ShootingEgg

Very true about the day being fun.. Obviously a few in the bag is always welcome. And now its a case of what to use. 12g 20g or 410. Tempted to use my s/s 20. Good old dtne...

Bode, my main issue is that the field is L shaped, bottom of field has gardens on it so no lead area there, and theres only say 5-6 hundred yards width with fur and loral woods either side. As soon as you shoot they sit... Its a tricky one but one i have had good days at. Guess its all about getting it right... Might try the magnet out i got from a1 decoys, but im still only 50/50 on if that really helps or hinders

Thanks for all the advice.. The little man is growing fast... And so far not alot phases him(touch wood)

Looking at doing some decoying tomorrow, but am unsure if i should change tact.. The field i have been decoying has an old stone barn in the middle of it. Great for cover and the netting just goes across the entrance. My thought is that due to having woods either side of the field, the birds arent coming in on the decoys as much as id like, and was thinking of maybe setting up an in field hide under the flight path, hoping they might drop close enough for me to shoot. What would people suggest??(unfortunately i dont have the shooting rights for the woods so no waiting for roosting) Cheers Adam

If it is a committee I would have thought they would have a chairman/woman? In my opinion they would sign it on behalf of the committee?

As in mark etc? Or north? I find wrington good for roost shooting or for pigeons coming in on ivy in the woods.

Where do u shoot bumpy

Billy, at no point did i say i wanted to do it now. Christ im not that harsh. I just wondered at what age would be a good time to start. and then a way of building up to it gradually

Hi, am looking for land in north Somerset to use for pest control, be it decoying crows or pigeons, or out with the night site on the rabbits, fox and rats. Anyone needing unwanted visitors removed i would happily take this on. Adam

My bad, been a long day at work.. Apologies

Thanks for the quick replies, i have a cd with noises on it and that plays in the background whilst he is eating etc, i make sure i put my hand in bowl etc when eating and drop metal bowls also.

Hi, am looking for land in north Somerset to use for pest control, be it decoying crows or pigeons, or out with the night site on the rabbits, fox and rats. Anyone needing unwanted visitors removed i would happily take this on. Adam

I Have a 12 week old springer and will be training him up as a gundog, what are peoples thoughts on the best way to introduce the gun shots to the little guy and is there an age thats deemed suitable? Cheers Adam

I do a similar thing with my spaniel pup Dart, take him out and tell him to 'be quick' then whilst doing his thjng reinforce the two words.. Try not to say good boy / girl, they will associate that with toileting and u may find u say it when on the new carpet and he/she drops one. Also i dont use treats for.toilet trainin, just alot of praise and fuss when its done outside.

I have had pigeon powers, but with fibre wad, most of my shooting ground prefer no plastic. And I find them very good. I'm currently using Eley pigeons, same spec and equally as good at dropping birds, even decent size corvids drop when using them.

Your not wrong guys, only thing good round here is crow for decoy. I shot them for fun on a friends farm in Congresbury. Pigeon roost shooting on Wrington hill is good, but have to go to Mark to get a good days decoying pigeons.

Regarding clevedon wild fowler I believe if you get in, you must have a dog, and for the first season you have to go out with someone who is already a member. Also it's ££££ and like already mentioned nit easy to get in. I'm not far from cheddar - about 10 minutes out. Would be more than happy to help you out with some of the shooting.