joefolkes Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Hello, Been hanging around for a while now but rudely haven’t said hello as of yet, but read plenty of posts and taken allot of advice onboard. Have shot for some time now, but back in Dec 08 got a FAC and SGC, with a Ruger 10/22 and a Rizzini O/U 12g with a recent upgrade to a Lanber O/U 12g. In the Warwickshire area and just been shooting around a farm and luckily enough to have a couple of invites to driven game shoots, and also had ago at pigeon decoying, which brings me to my question. Me and my brother bought a pigeon decoying day on eBay in Norfolk with decoys/hide setup and advice, games keeper was great and we both had a challenging/good day. I've been looking for other paid days like this but they seem to be in short supply, am I just looking in the wrong place or is this sort of thing uncommon? Ideally looking for somewhere in Warwickshire. I understand that most people find permission, get the kit and the shoot, but this way (for the time been) seems an easier option. I find these forums invaluable, and thanks for any further advice on the above. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyB Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 there was a post on here the other day about days in oxford not a million miles away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin g Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Have a look in the gainig permision and shooting oppertunities section joe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fancyacuppa Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Hello matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-shot Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Welcome to PW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joefolkes Posted December 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Thanks for those, guess I'll keep a look out on the shooting opportunities. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Welcome to the site and good luck with finding somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer_pigeon Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 welcome to PW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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besty57 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Hello, Been hanging around for a while now but rudely haven't said hello as of yet, but read plenty of posts and taken allot of advice onboard. Have shot for some time now, but back in Dec 08 got a FAC and SGC, with a Ruger 10/22 and a Rizzini O/U 12g with a recent upgrade to a Lanber O/U 12g. In the Warwickshire area and just been shooting around a farm and luckily enough to have a couple of invites to driven game shoots, and also had ago at pigeon decoying, which brings me to my question. Me and my brother bought a pigeon decoying day on eBay in Norfolk with decoys/hide setup and advice, games keeper was great and we both had a challenging/good day. I've been looking for other paid days like this but they seem to be in short supply, am I just looking in the wrong place or is this sort of thing uncommon? Ideally looking for somewhere in Warwickshire. I understand that most people find permission, get the kit and the shoot, but this way (for the time been) seems an easier option. I find these forums invaluable, and thanks for any further advice on the above. Joe hi joe.i purchased a day in norfolk from fleabay,havnt been yet,was your day any good i am thinking bout going jan or feb.cheers alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joefolkes Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Alan, We were very pleased with the day, estate itself it about 3000 acres used for game shooting, there are lots and lots of pigeons there, just a case of getting them to come down to the coys. Gamekeeper moved use both 3 times to get the best out of the day, and couldn't have done any more than he did, between us we were upto about 20, but i feel we were unlucky with the birds (and missed a few). At least you can go knowing there are birds there, I certainly would go back more often if it were closer. For me starting off with no equipment/experience, it was worth going just to see how he set it up the coys and his knowledge. Enjoy - Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 thanks for that mate,never been decoying b4 so looking forward to it keep looking on eay ,theres normaly 3-4 advertising on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robalex Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Welcome to PW Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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