328 pigeon, another brilliant day

[Elby]

135 shot by Cam

75 shot by Dad

118 shot by Tayler

And the lot together

[Cranfield]

Well done, we are going to start getting posts about a shortage of pigeons in your area.

[Essex Keeper]

omg and i was happy with my few nice work tho

Edited September 25, 2010 by m2tyj

[diggerl85]

thats some day well done

[yickdaz]

that is some going definatley no shortage round your area

[Cam-S94]

Well, what can I say. Last Saturday evening after we'd shot 104 woodies, 6 ferals, 6 crows and our first canada's I was absolutely made up and said that it would be a very long time before we bettered it. Then today, 288 woodies, 33 ferals, 4 carrion crows, 2 jackdaws and a rook between us - OMG. Shot 122 woodies, 11 ferals, a crow and my first jackdaw to myself today. Also, I reckon we lost another possible 30. Dad had the best kills to cartridges ratio with 1.5:1, I had 2:1 and Tayler had 2:1 which was all good seeing as we were tail shooting as well. We both shot 20 bores and dad shot a 12 bore with 3/4 and full choke as he loves to shoot long stuff and is bloody good at it as well.

Thank you so so much Les, what a day. Been totally spoilt. See you soon, cheers Cameron.

 

P.S. 390 woodies, 39 ferals, 13 crows and 2 geese off of 1 field in a week.

Edited September 25, 2010 by Cam-S94

[yickdaz]

Well, what can I say. Last Saturday evening after we'd shot 104 woodies, 6 ferals, 6 crows I was absolutely made up and said that it would be a very long time before we bettered it. Then today, 288 woodies, 33 ferals, 4 carrion crows, 2 jackdaws and a rook between us - OMG. Shot 122 woodies, 11 ferals, a crow and my first jackdaw to myself today. Also, I reckon we lost another possible 30. Dad had the best kills to cartridges ratio with 1.5:1, I had 2:1 and Tayler had 2:1 which was all good seeing as we were tail shooting as well. We both shot 20 bores and dad shot a 12 bore with 3/4 and full choke as he loves to shoot long stuff and is bloody good at it as well.

Thank you so so much Les, what a day. Been totally spoilt. See you soon, cheers Cameron.

 

P.S. 390 woodies, 39 ferals, 13 crows and 2 geese off of 1 field in a week.

that is some tally off one field are there any other stubbles in the area? if not that would explain why they are concentrated in that particular spot

[Cam-S94]

that is some tally off one field are there any other stubbles in the area? if not that would explain why they are concentrated in that particular spot

The field we shot over was one of the last ones in the area. When we arrived at 8am we pushed about 700 off of the field. However, on the way there, the pigeons were everywhere, on drillings and disced stubble despite a lot of rain yesterday which made the ground very sticky.

[Shropshire_Lad]

Fantastic guy's! So glad my shots here in Shropshire kept them on the move for you

 

atvb Paul

[davecooper1]

Brilliant shooting lads, well done

[DoubleTap]

Once again, thanks for another outstanding day on the woodies.

Wont beat that in a long time if not ever.

Dad says that I look like I've been on the Stella but its from firing all the carts

 

Thanks, another day to remember

 

See you soon on the drilling.... after I get some more cartridges

[yickdaz]

The field we shot over was one of the last ones in the area. When we arrived at 8am we pushed about 700 off of the field. However, on the way there, the pigeons were everywhere, on drillings and disced stubble despite a lot of rain yesterday which made the ground very sticky.

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its the same round us good numbers of birds but a lot of stubbles;breaking them up so we are making 40 bags;where a 100+bag is possible

[Bluebarrels]

cracking bag boys BB

[bakerboy]

135 shot by Cam

75 shot by Dad

118 shot by Tayler

And the lot together

Fantastis, well done you must all be very pleased.

bakerboy

[Fisherman Mike]

that is some tally off one field are there any other stubbles in the area? if not that would explain why they are concentrated in that particular spot

 

 

I expect that woodland in the background has something to do with it..

[Treestalker]

I expect that woodland in the background has something to do with it..

 

And a large town on the other side provided a steady supply of scabbys. (Ferals)

 

I found the birds to be quite decoy-shy and very few woodies actually committed and came in, despite me changing the pattern several times and using all dead birds.

The pattern did work by pulling birds off two flightlines to have a look but the rotary was an absolute no-no. I set it up and both flightlines dramatically shifted away from it.

 

Many thanks to Sir Les (Elby) for putting us on the pigeons yet again. He expertly placed all three of us under decent flightlines that were like pigeon motorways with two-way traffic. Awesome...................................The best pigeon guide in the area.

[Elby]

I expect that woodland in the background has something to do with it..

Is that why they are called Wood pigeons?

Thanks Guys, always a pleasure

Edited September 25, 2010 by Elby

[Elby]

Picked another 8 this morning that were shot yesterday.

[pete k]

im not jelous..........much

[carrion crow]

Well done lads, a brilliant day.

[carrion crow]

And a large town on the other side provided a steady supply of scabbys. (Ferals)

 

I found the birds to be quite decoy-shy and very few woodies actually committed and came in, despite me changing the pattern several times and using all dead birds.

The pattern did work by pulling birds off two flightlines to have a look but the rotary was an absolute no-no. I set it up and both flightlines dramatically shifted away from it.

 

Many thanks to Sir Les (Elby) for putting us on the pigeons yet again. He expertly placed all three of us under decent flightlines that were like pigeon motorways with two-way traffic. Awesome...................................The best pigeon guide in the area.

 

How many decoys did you use including shot birds? the pigeons round here spook if I use to many decoys I have been using 7-10 only, find they come close enough for a look but spook if to many out

[wyatt]

Very jelous(sp?)! Flight lines seem to be the best way to hit them, took out a few yesterday till the line changed. Looks a lovely place to shoot.

[Treestalker]

How many decoys did you use including shot birds? the pigeons round here spook if I use to many decoys I have been using 7-10 only, find they come close enough for a look but spook if to many out

 

You could well be spot on. I had a dozen out and know what you mean. I had birds flaring over the pattern and went to have a look suspecting a bird belly-up but it was just a large number of shot birds around the pattern.

 

My youngest son DoubleTap was 500 yards away with 8 birds (mainly flocked shells!) in his pattern and the birds poured in for him.

 

My 2 flightlines were leaving the field over me into the sun yet DoubleTap was getting the return flight in the centre of the field with the sun behind them.

 

Oh the joys of pigeon shooting..............too many ifs and buts.

[Cookiemonsterandmerlin.]

Cracking bag itS rare to have three such equal bags off one field in the same day.

 

Keep going OTH

Edited September 26, 2010 by Over the hill

[woody swacker]

135 shot by Cam

75 shot by Dad

118 shot by Tayler

And the lot together

youve done well there lads i,ve had some big bags in recent years up to 406 being my personal best but apart from 2 tons this year i,ve got no where near! keep trimming em up!!