shoughton Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 My pigeon shooting has been pretty rubbish - on my main shoot I hardly even see any pigeons. I've managed ones and twos and even totally blanked as the birds just aren't there to decoy. I recently acquired some new shooting on some land only about 5 miles away from my main shoot. When I first walked it I put up hundreds and hundreds of pigeons feeding on wheat stubble and harvested peas (now shooting again). So this was where they were all hiding. The farmer told me where all the flight lines were and had even set up a pallet hide for me in the pea field. I went along Sunday and had some great shooting - the birds were frequent and fully committing to my decoys - landing perfectly in the killing zone almost every time. In a couple of hours I managed 10 birds for 12 cartridges - which is the best day I've ever had. Lots of people on here are lucky enough to regularly shoot large bags - but I genuinely haven't had the opportunity in the 2 years I've had my SGC. It was simply fantastic to experience some good pigeon shooting and confirmed my belief that it's probably my favourite shooting. I've paid for driven days last season and shot duck, pheasant and partridge - but this 2 hours on the pigeons was outstanding! It was just a shame that my wife wasn't too well and I didn't want to leave her too long. But she's fine now and I can't wait to get back! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 My pigeon shooting has been pretty rubbish - on my main shoot I hardly even see any pigeons. I've managed ones and twos and even totally blanked as the birds just aren't there to decoy. I recently acquired some new shooting on some land only about 5 miles away from my main shoot. When I first walked it I put up hundreds and hundreds of pigeons feeding on wheat stubble and harvested peas (now shooting again). So this was where they were all hiding. The farmer told me where all the flight lines were and had even set up a pallet hide for me in the pea field. I went along Sunday and had some great shooting - the birds were frequent and fully committing to my decoys - landing perfectly in the killing zone almost every time. In a couple of hours I managed 10 birds for 12 cartridges - which is the best day I've ever had. Lots of people on here are lucky enough to regularly shoot large bags - but I genuinely haven't had the opportunity in the 2 years I've had my SGC. It was simply fantastic to experience some good pigeon shooting and confirmed my belief that it's probably my favourite shooting. I've paid for driven days last season and shot duck, pheasant and partridge - but this 2 hours on the pigeons was outstanding! It was just a shame that my wife wasn't too well and I didn't want to leave her too long. But she's fine now and I can't wait to get back! Steve happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 My pigeon shooting has been pretty rubbish - on my main shoot I hardly even see any pigeons. I've managed ones and twos and even totally blanked as the birds just aren't there to decoy. I recently acquired some new shooting on some land only about 5 miles away from my main shoot. When I first walked it I put up hundreds and hundreds of pigeons feeding on wheat stubble and harvested peas (now shooting again). So this was where they were all hiding. The farmer told me where all the flight lines were and had even set up a pallet hide for me in the pea field. I went along Sunday and had some great shooting - the birds were frequent and fully committing to my decoys - landing perfectly in the killing zone almost every time. In a couple of hours I managed 10 birds for 12 cartridges - which is the best day I've ever had. Lots of people on here are lucky enough to regularly shoot large bags - but I genuinely haven't had the opportunity in the 2 years I've had my SGC. It was simply fantastic to experience some good pigeon shooting and confirmed my belief that it's probably my favourite shooting. I've paid for driven days last season and shot duck, pheasant and partridge - but this 2 hours on the pigeons was outstanding! It was just a shame that my wife wasn't too well and I didn't want to leave her too long. But she's fine now and I can't wait to get back! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 sometimes its the quality of the day that counts, and not always the quantity of the bag. good to see you enjoyed your day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Well done, its not the kill numbers that count, i haven't more than 22 in one day. Only the other day i had 2 pigeons and 1 rabbit but it was a lovely 2 hours in the field. Quality not quantity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 pleased for you have fun, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
left & right Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 My pigeon shooting has been pretty rubbish - on my main shoot I hardly even see any pigeons. I've managed ones and twos and even totally blanked as the birds just aren't there to decoy. I recently acquired some new shooting on some land only about 5 miles away from my main shoot. When I first walked it I put up hundreds and hundreds of pigeons feeding on wheat stubble and harvested peas (now shooting again). So this was where they were all hiding. The farmer told me where all the flight lines were and had even set up a pallet hide for me in the pea field. I went along Sunday and had some great shooting - the birds were frequent and fully committing to my decoys - landing perfectly in the killing zone almost every time. In a couple of hours I managed 10 birds for 12 cartridges - which is the best day I've ever had. Lots of people on here are lucky enough to regularly shoot large bags - but I genuinely haven't had the opportunity in the 2 years I've had my SGC. It was simply fantastic to experience some good pigeon shooting and confirmed my belief that it's probably my favourite shooting. I've paid for driven days last season and shot duck, pheasant and partridge - but this 2 hours on the pigeons was outstanding! It was just a shame that my wife wasn't too well and I didn't want to leave her too long. But she's fine now and I can't wait to get back! Steve Not wrong there mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellebarto Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I can completely relate to that! Big bags arent everything! Good prospects for future shooting there by the sounds of it! How did you have your decoys set up and did you use a spinner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
got_the_eye_in Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I can completely relate to that! Big bags arent everything! Good prospects for future shooting there by the sounds of it! How did you have your decoys set up and did you use a spinner? Dont you use a spinner for fishing not shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I can completely relate to that! Big bags arent everything! Good prospects for future shooting there by the sounds of it! How did you have your decoys set up and did you use a spinner? I was using just 8 real bird decoys (in cradles) from previous days - they had had their breasts removed but nobody seemed to notice! They were 25 yards away in a standard horseshoe shape enhanced with 4 or 5 flocked shell decoys. No magnets or spinners - still in construction - but I didn't need them anyway on that day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 My pigeon shooting has been pretty rubbish - on my main shoot I hardly even see any pigeons. I've managed ones and twos and even totally blanked as the birds just aren't there to decoy. I recently acquired some new shooting on some land only about 5 miles away from my main shoot. When I first walked it I put up hundreds and hundreds of pigeons feeding on wheat stubble and harvested peas (now shooting again). So this was where they were all hiding. The farmer told me where all the flight lines were and had even set up a pallet hide for me in the pea field. I went along Sunday and had some great shooting - the birds were frequent and fully committing to my decoys - landing perfectly in the killing zone almost every time. In a couple of hours I managed 10 birds for 12 cartridges - which is the best day I've ever had. Lots of people on here are lucky enough to regularly shoot large bags - but I genuinely haven't had the opportunity in the 2 years I've had my SGC. It was simply fantastic to experience some good pigeon shooting and confirmed my belief that it's probably my favourite shooting. I've paid for driven days last season and shot duck, pheasant and partridge - but this 2 hours on the pigeons was outstanding! It was just a shame that my wife wasn't too well and I didn't want to leave her too long. But she's fine now and I can't wait to get back! Steve every day i go out is a gr8 day and i dont do big bags i just enjoy the shoot and fresh air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Thanks for all the replies. Out again this afternoon. Finishing work at 12 and hope to be sitting in the hide by 1pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Seemed a little quiet at first - but still managed 12 birds for 20 cartridges, in 3 hours. Most enjoyable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Seemed a little quiet at first - but still managed 12 birds for 20 cartridges, in 3 hours. Most enjoyable! well done 3 hours shooting is always better than work atb dolphin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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