Fisherman Mike Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 (edited) I suppose it could be classed as pest control but I go Pigeon Shooting primarily because I enjoy it a s a recreational sporting passtime and secondly to fill up the freezer. I always eat or dispose of to a Butcher or Hotelier what I shoot, and these reasons are why I dont worry too much about having to shoot huge numbers of Pigeon each trip. Many of us I am sure are not happy unless we have blasted every living grey bird out of the sky for miles around, but not me. Which is why I was disgusted to come across over 80 odd dead pigeons stuffed in a hedge separating one of the fields I shoot from one I dont. Perhaps I could understand if it was a pea cop or early rape where the pigeons are doing a lot of damage.... but to shoot so many birds over a spent stubble field where they are actually helping the farmer by cleaning up seed which would normally sprout is just sheer bloody waste ! I cant see the point... Tossers ! FM. That is i cant see the point in leaving them to waste Edited August 15, 2005 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMY Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Totally agree!!!! How long does it take to breast a bird, seconds, it's bloody laziness, I don't care if it's "Pest control" .ank.rs!!! This is meat and drink to the Antis 'n Treehuggers. They should try pauching & skinning 100 rabbits after a nights lamping,...now that is hard work!!!! Hammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Unfortunetly it happens. When I find some which is not often or many, I dispose of them in the farms incinerator. I hope you did the same FM. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon master Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 FM, I’ll second that, we are all guilty of leaving some in high crops but to go and shoot them and dump them is the wrong message to the younger guns who are taking up the sport and ammo for the antis. I couldn’t do it; I have spent 20 to 30 minutes looking for pricked birds just so I know they don’t sit there in pain so to leave them in these numbers is a disgrace. OK to leave a few if you’re baiting for a fox I guess but why not just give them to a local butcher or country pub for meals. My two pence worth. The PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_whitson Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Absolutely. I can't fathom this sort of behaviour, but it goes on all the time. I know a bloke who shoots regularly, mostly rabbits and pigeons, but rooks too in season. He never eats anything he shoots - he can't even be ***** to bring 'em back for me. I've asked him; he just shrugs. Some people are only in it for the shooting and the dog work, not the eating. Whatever floats your boat, I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Personally I never shoot for the pot. However, I am always displeased if I can't find a good home for my quarry. To leave so much to waste is simply..(___________________) fill in the blanks you know what im thinking. Pest control is pest control but in no way would I ever leave 80 birds in a hedge. I don't care how many fox's are about they would never get through that lot leaving them to simply fester away. I'm sure the farmer wouldn't be too impressed to learn of their actions. Regards, Axe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I never shoot more than I know I can get rid of. In the past I have stopped shooting the rabbits on a "good day" and sat up with one gutted waiting for the magpies. Still shooting, but not letting anything go to waste. There is one shoot that we have that we leave the rabbits so the woman can feed the foxes. Felt a little bad doing that but it is her property and if thats what she wants.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Rainin White Feathers Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 thats one sure way of ruining the shooting for others on the land, i know a farmer who doesnt allow shooting on his land for the exact reason you have posted! Empty shells everywhere, bales moved and used to make hide (not left back), litter everywhere (lunch box leftovers), and pigeons left on field not even picked up! Gives everyone a bad name, pricks like that dont deserve a gun! :< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 If you go out and shoot 100 crows, what do you do with them ? Or 10 magpies ? Or 20 rats ? Or 10 squirrels ? 2 foxes ? Etc., They are all (probably) edible. I agree that shot wildlife shouldn't be just thrown under a hedge, or left on the field and people should be more discreet. I have buried and burned many things, that I did not want to eat. But , I haven't met any vermin shooters that stop shooting, when they have enough for the pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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