Kes Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Evening all, We have a variety of opinions on our shoot about how to beat. Our older members see beating as a relatively quiet movement through the undergrwoth, accompanied by a quiet gentle tapping. This, they say, moves the birds slowly without too much disturbance to the flushing point. The 'noisy brigade', once given the 'off', proceed by making a great deal more noise, thrashing the undergrowth and uttering cries of aye, aye , aye. Some are armed with clackers -two bits of wood attached to a third which enits a sharp loud rattling noise when shaken. These lads always let out a great shout as a bird is flushed, to alert the guns. Both 'types' of beaters have their dogs which are effective. Anyone have a definitive answer to the way to present the greatest number of birds? Thus we can all live in harmony again and enjoy our collective day??? Many thanks for your perspective in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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