flycoy

When I joined PW 8 years ago I would enjoy reading the posts about pigeon shooting days and tips. Maybe i didnt see the negativity then or perhaps it wasnt there. The lack of knowledge from the bashers of what Basc does for shooting, young shots, ladies shooting, stalking, wildfowling etc, astounds me! The same few names knock whatever appears on here and its not the Forum I joined. i appreciate the support from others for an organisation i am very proud to be part of but this forum is no longer enjoyable and time is better spent chasing pigeon or getting a newbie into shooting for that reason I am bowing out of the forum, wish you all the best, stay safe and well Flycoy

well said !! next time your at the game fair have a look at the shotgun coaching line, all the coaches on there doing scores of lessons a day, all work for free. 3 days hard graft to get new people into shooting! that's just one department

It's refreshing to see some support for BASC on here I had given up commenting and contributing , although i have written some accounts of good days pigeon shooting and never put them on. The stand at the BSS was very busy with staff and volunteers given weekend time to help existing and new members with all sorts of questions, i am very proud to be part of it. which ever organisation you choose, there is no doubt we all need help keeping our shooting alive. Times they are a changing

if your a Basc member use the panel of GPs its a good service, lots of people at the shooting show asking about it . A lot of GP surgeries wont do it now

Archie was brilliant! John Batley learnt a lot from him, went to a talk by John years ago at Moreton Morrall college. Place was packed, he said that he only ever started with 3 dead birds as decoys. that's all you need! a guy at the back put his hand up and asked "How do you get the three?"

I was there from Wednesday, busy show, loads of people about. all good feedback from the ones I asked. The weather helped, bit of trouble at night but otherwise a great event

I will be there for 3 days down at the shooting line, was a good show last year, need to keep these shows going. good way to get together with like minded people. great atmosphere around the different areas

Hi all I have been asked if I can get 100 pigeon for a scout event in a couple of weeks time, they want to learn to dress and cook them. I have a fair few in the freezer but probably looking for another 50 ish. the organizers will pick them up, so if anybody has some spare it would be appreciated. they have offered to pay but, I wont charge for mine as its for the kids. so if anybody has any within maybe 30 miles of Coventry would be appreciated can PM me if it helps thanks Flycoy

Hi All very interesting post thanks, always a discussion to be had, I have been lucky to have the chance of coaching a lot of youngest over the past few years. Most have Parents or Grandparents starting them off, as a result of the etiquette on shoot days where they have beaten from an early age, they come to me as very well mannered, respectful and often smartly dressed youngsters. They are so keen and learn very quickly, a lot turning into good shots on their own merit, with a little guidance from me. I will bump into them at game fairs and they will come up to me and say hello, telling me how well they have been doing or that they have shot their first goose! At last years Game Fair a 18yr old came upto me, i hadnt seen for a few years to tell me he had been to game keepers Collège and now had a job and digs on a big shoot, thanking me for all the help I had given him. good job i had shooting glasses on so he couldn't see the tears in my eyes!! The shooting fraternity is a good start for youngsters, giving them a good grasp of safety, respect for the countryside and to respect other people. How many other pastimes would do that.? With your guidance as grandparents or parents they will hopefully be the ones to keep our beloved shooting going, i have a couple of grandchildren now too young to start yet but looking forward to taking them out if they want to go. Keep taking them out and keep safe

Hi all this may of been discussed many times before. anybody know a game dealer in the midlands area that will take woodies fresh or frozen please. thanks. Flycoy

Well, wish you all the best, feelings, likes and dislikes change as we age. as long as your happy with the stall you set, thats all that really matters. might have to do that DIY though !! take care and thanks for the advice you have given, stay safe Flycoy

Been there today, looking very well laid out, gonna be a good show I think

Evening All, we have a lot of it by us , acres and acres. its sown and covered with a biodegradable polythene, by the time it breaks through its too big for the crows to pull up. I think our local farmer is growing it for animal feed so its cut late in the summer and they use a tractor with two spinning disc blades on the front which throws it everywhere. Its then picked up and clamped into bails. we wont get any pigeon interest until its cut then they and crows etc will hammer the field until its all cleared up. if any strips are being left for game cover, you can get a good mid field hide in the edge of it and be unseen. make sure your out of it before the machine comes back!!!😄

good post thanks yep quarry ID is important, a few Ravens by me too

Seems you all know each other might be a good idea when it suits you to bring the kids along on the same day, they can have some fun and we could have an unhealthy breakfast then get the kids shooting with each other. Flycoy.