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I think I've lost the art of decoying. As far as I can remember I've only had one outing all season where the pigeon have decoyed. I've tried all sorts of patterns, rotary doesn't work, Silosocks had poor effect, best luck was with half shells and flapper, but even then I can't seem to pull them in.i was on a large field of wheat stubble today, hundreds when I arrived, had a great spot in the middle of the field using a broken bale, the hide was good, no birds flared off, but they just weren't interested, kept pitching a few hundred yards away on another part of the field. I was between a well frequented cops and a long hedge of good size tall bushes and trees, with good feeding area and flight paths all around. They stayed and gave the odd shot or two for half an hour or so, then gradually disappeared. Any that came back totally ignored the deeks. Its been very similar all season and to add insult to injury, I've been shooting very poorly.
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I’ve neither tried decoying but I was wondering if woodies will come down to decoys, even if there’s nothing planted yet?
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Hi not taken someone out for a bit.ive got about 1000 acres of rape this year birds just starting to hit in some areas. Going to let the numbers grow then ill start to take some people out so bear with me. Dave
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Hello all. I'm new to pigeon Watch and just trying to navigate through the site on this phone... 🤦🏼♂️ Here's a little about me. My name is Adam, 33, married, I have a dog, no kids, I work in the a Dementia specialist care home. I love the country, dogs, camping, shooting, motorcycles, metal detecting, photography & my truck! I have been shooting for about a year, and would really like to get into Decoying! I have had the idea of starting decoying since just after I started shooting, but finding my own permissions have been challenging, as I'm sure your all aware. Since this lockdown I have spent more time than I am willing to calculate watching the Fieldsports & Shooting Channel, watching the likes of Andy Crow, George Digweed, Geoff Garrod take on the pigeon population. Id like to give something back to my local(ish) farmers and help them with the pest problem, and crop protection. I live in Bedfordshire, and have lived here my whole life. My wife and I enjoy travelling up and down England camping, we both love the outdoors. I have been metal detecting for a few years with my local club, and enjoy researching the stuff I find. I have been doing photography for more than a decade, as a hobby, but I have done weddings for friends and family, and birthday parties, but my ultimate enjoyment is photographing wildlife and the countryside. I look forward to chatting with you all, and hopefully be able to contribute to this forum, and my community.
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Hello all. I'm hoping to be able to find someone I can go decoying with. I'll start with a short'ish intro as I'm new here. My name is Adam, 33, married, I have a dog, no kids, I work in the a Dementia specialist care home. I love the country, dogs, camping, shooting, motorcycles, metal detecting, photography & my truck! I have been shooting for about a year, and would really like to get into Decoying! I have had the idea of starting decoying since just after I started shooting, but finding my own permissions have been challenging as I'm sure your all aware. I have been offered to tag along with a chap, but our work/free time schedules haven't lined up as yet, so I'm hoping to broaden my chances by reaching out here. Since this lockdown I have spent more time than I am willing to calculate watching the Fieldsports & Shooting Channel, watching the likes of Andy Crow, George Digweed, Geoff Garrod take on the pigeon population. Id like to give something back to my local(ish) farmers and help them with the pest problem, and crop protection. I live in Bedfordshire, and am happy to travel to surrounding counties and further if need be. If there is anyone willing to take on a very eager, very helpful, punctual, trustworthy individual, I'd be delighted to lend a helping hand - when this lockdown is over... Please, feel free to ask any questions. -
Hi guys, Hope everyone is ok. I hope you guys dont mind me asking,but. Is there anyone on the forum in the Dorset, Wiltshire area that will need a hand with pigeon control after this lockdown is lifted. If there is, then I would be more than happy to help. please inbox me. Cheers guy's shooter1966
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For the 1st time, sugar beet is going to be grown on one of my permissions. Should I become excited? If so, at what stage of the growing cycle? Will they go for it when drilled. sprouting, harvested or not at all?? I have no idea on what to hope for, except there was some last year on the next farm, as I see chunks of beet on the surface after harvest, with no interest being shown. I hadn't spotted it at drilling time so don't know if it was attacked then. Should I buy a few flats of ammo??? Cheers, Kitchrat
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Hi guys I’m new to Pigeonwatch! I have read the forum plenty of times for tips and trusted opinions on our beloved sport. It’s been big help over the years!! I need some help with my recently purchased "aa decoys Rotary". I want to change the speed setting up a notch, I know it has a higher setting but don’t know how to change it up. Has anyone got any advice on this at all if so I would greatly appreciate your knowledge! And advice. Cheers guys Rory.
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Its that time of year again. 1 gun for Saturday 27/07/19 meet for 7am shot untill 1ish . Must have own gear and insurance. 😀 Dave.
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Out shooting pigeons over pea's
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Hi guys just wondering where do people locate their magnets and flappers in a horseshoe pattern. If using both together and using them separately. Cheers Rory. -
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This was last Sunday, my shooting was still off but we got a pretty good bag. In Hindsight we definitely should have had the decoys and magnet ten yards closer.
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It poured down with rain as we were about to set-up, and then after that it was quiet for an hour or so. Towards lunchtime the Crows started coming in. Hope you enjoy the footage
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1 Gun for sunday on the Drill must have own gear and insurance will meet for 7 am shoot untill about 1 pm se how it goes will pop out tomorrow to see whats about . Dave
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Tried out the fresh pea drilling this weekend found the birds were not keen to decoy and shot most flying over the pattern. Not sure why the birds won't decoy as they usually will this time of year ? Picked up 20 and pricked a few more Hope to get a few more when they start to sprout..... Not a big bag but nice to get out and be in the fresh spring air ! Had a few Deer creep up on me too.....
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Caveat: new to pigeon shooting so please bear in mind - no advice will be too basic My permission is a smallish cattle farm with some woods and mainly pasture. I have identified a flightline across the fields and set a hide and decoys as per the general advice (pattern, wind direction etc) but nothing. I assume that this is because of two possible reasons: 1) They would not generally feed on these fields so it would be unnatural for them to come down irrespective of the decoys. I have read that some people have had some success decoying on pasture......?? 2) The flightline seems to run from their roosting location, a small wood, out and in, so am wondering if the hide / kill zone is too near their roost?? When I walk through the fields along the hedgerows I always put up a fair few pigeons flying away and fast - have had a few shots coming up through them and firing as i go through the target as I would with a clay going away from me, but no luck - any tips on lead, swing, aim point etc?? There are of course a good amount of pigeons flying the flightline, but I am not Mr Digweed! The maize field has been cut last week so will try and get over tmrw and see how that develops, but siting the hide will be challenging as the maize field is bordered by a road one side and a golf course on the other. This is the only permission I have at the moment and although lucky to have any, I want to exploit it the best I can - any and all advice would be welcome.
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Hi, Myself and a friend are looking for some pigeon shooting in the Surrey and surrounding areas. We are both very experienced shots and have been shooting for 10+ years. We hold shotgun and firearms licenses along with BASC insurance. We also have trained gun dogs for pickups and we always leave land as it was before we arrived. We are happy enough to pay for this privilege so if you have any suitable land please get in touch. Many thanks, Simon
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I have space for one gun tomorrow 12/01/14 Must have sgc and insurance and decoys.The shooting is near Maidstone
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Felling a little excited........ Ringers originals sock decoys a week away...... check our website for more pictures and details... Thanks guys and merry Christmas... http://www.ringersoriginals.com/home/4581457417?preview=Y
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I have done a bit of decoying before but only ever with static decoys. Now the opportunity has come up that i will be able to do some more especially over winter on oil seed rape etc. I am looking to buy either a flapper or a rotary decoy as with so much 'food' around for the pigeon, I expect I will need movement to bring them in. Could you please help me with this decision. Giving reasons for each and where you can buy good ones that don't cost an arm and a leg....... Any other advice on shooting pigeons over oil seed rape in winter would also be very helpful!!! Many thanks -
Woodpigeon syndicate East Lincolnshire Due to large amounts of crop damage last year. Limited places available for a woodpigeon syndicate in East Lincolnshire. You may shoot syndicate land as many times as you wish. All members will be issued with field maps etc... Shooting over winter and spring drillings, late stubbles etc. Also approximately 2750 acres of winter rape. Total mixed cropping 6500 acres. Four syndicate roost shooting dates also included. Members can also control crows during this period. Advice on decoying bigger bags on winter rape will be given if required. Interested guns must have insurance and a shotgun certificate. Young guns are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Six months shooting and four roost shoots £195. Oct 1st - March 31st For further information please pm me.
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Hello all, I have a friendly family farm on the outskirts of Leicester, for the last year or so I have been renting out our shepherds hut to pigeon shooters. If anyone is interested then let me know. The concept is flexible, but what works well is for the shooters to arrive in the afternoon before the shoot day, so I can show you around the farm and point out some good spots. We can then use the quad to stash the decoying equipment into the hedge next to the chosen spot. Then after a couple of pints in the dog and gun you get a good nights sleep in the shepherds hut, get up ridiculously early, and wander over to your spot, and try your luck. I will be around, but the idea is I largely give you the lay of the land and leave you to it. The hut has a double bed and a camp bed, so it easily sleeps two. I think I can stick my neck out and say that everyone who has been has had a great time, if anyone on here has been it would be great to hear from you. I have all the decoy equipment if you need to borrow it. You just need to bring your gun, license and insurance. the price is £50 per person for a night in the hut and a days shooting. Check out my website www.thepigeonhut.com it is very new, and a work in progress, but it will give you an idea. Many thanks Will
