Stretch Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Alrite guys, can you more experienced lads tell me the ideal conditions for pigeon shooting. I took the day off work yesterday to try to lower the population of pigeons :-) BUT, after 4 1/2 hours sitting in the field i shot a grand total of........... 0!!! Did shoot appallingly but only had 4 opportunities. The weather was overcast from the start which turned to rain towards the end. It's not the first time it's been like that, do the damn things only come out to play when the weather is good?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 weather has an effect - ideally you want some wind and overcast - but more importantly you want to be where they are feeding, if they aren't feeding where you want to shoot, the weather makes no odds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted April 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I know they are'nt feed on the crop on my permision, is it oil seed Rape?? (it's growing tall now and has yellow flowers). But usually they do pass over often enough to keep me interested. There was little or no wind yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 yeah that's OSR - if they are feeding on it, they'll be in areas where it has grown badly and isn't very tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 (edited) I know they are'nt feed on the crop on my permision, is it oil seed Rape?? (it's growing tall now and has yellow flowers). But usually they do pass over often enough to keep me interested. There was little or no wind yesterday. Look for flat area's or tractor runs - you may find them there amongst the taller Rape and sometimes on the very edge of the field where its a little thin Les Edited April 30, 2010 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Its me experience pigeons don't like heavy or persistant rain, but will happily field in between the outbursts. I prefer dull, windy days, but have had big bags over stubbles on bright sunny days, without a breath of wind. As has been said, find where the birds are feeding and then take what opportunities you can, almost regardless of the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted May 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Thanks guys. I've been over there again today for an hour, absolutely nothing. The other gunners in the area sounded like they were getting abit of action, they just seem to be avoiding my land. The farmer i shoot for has just gave me somemore land to try thats growing beans, he said they don't really hit the beans but there seems to be alot more activity around there, i went for a walk around and saw more birds over there in 20 mins than i have on my other permission in the past 3 shoots. Think i'll try that for a while cus i'm getting really frustrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 I have shot 100+ bags in almost all types of weather conditions, barring heavy rain or snow. The most important factor of pigeon shooting is weather birds are feeding where you are shooting or there are decent flightlines. Some people only go shooting when it's blowing a gale - though i think it is much more difficult in those conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Thanks guys. I've been over there again today for an hour, absolutely nothing. The other gunners in the area sounded like they were getting abit of action, they just seem to be avoiding my land. The farmer i shoot for has just gave me somemore land to try thats growing beans, he said they don't really hit the beans but there seems to be alot more activity around there, i went for a walk around and saw more birds over there in 20 mins than i have on my other permission in the past 3 shoots. Think i'll try that for a while cus i'm getting really frustrated. We've had beans in for months and I've never seen a pigeon on them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 We've had beans in for months and I've never seen a pigeon on them yet. That is because the only time there is anything for the pigeon to eat on bean fields is during sowing(if it is badly sown) or at harvest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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