stefnc Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I have recently been shooting under a large oak tree, shooting at the pigeons as they either try to land in the tree, or just while they fly past as there seems to be a lot flying around they just seem to be a bit too high, plus my shoioting isnt the best! the field I shoot in, is one of these conservation fields, never to have been ploughed etc so is just plain grass-wild flowers etc. now if I was to put a pigeon magnet out and a few decoys, would this bring the birds lower, if not making them land in the field? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I have recently been shooting under a large oak tree, shooting at the pigeons as they either try to land in the tree, or just while they fly past as there seems to be a lot flying around they just seem to be a bit too high, plus my shoioting isnt the best!the field I shoot in, is one of these conservation fields, never to have been ploughed etc so is just plain grass-wild flowers etc. now if I was to put a pigeon magnet out and a few decoys, would this bring the birds lower, if not making them land in the field? I regulary decoy over grass, if you have a good strong flight line you should be fine, place decoys in a wide horsehoe pattern about 20/25 yards across stretching back 35/45 yards from the hide, with a bouncer to one side/ or a magnet. This should encourage the birds to come in a little lower. Ensure you are using the canopy of the tree to help break up your outline also position your hide using the natural shade of the tree. Good luck and good shooting bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Its always worth a try, I would not go to the bother of a magnet, a dozen shell decoys and a good hide( or just get nice and snug in the hedge) gloves and a snood ta hide yr face. Pigeons gorge themselves on acorns this time of year, seeing a few birds on the ground will give them confidence to get closer,even land. Personally I would set up 50yds up the hedge from the tree, as there are still alot of leaves on the trees you won't see over head or birds coming in from behind. Remember, the birds approaching like to settle into the wind. I have had some cracking days on clover with just half a dozen shell decoys chucked in my bag and only gone home because I have run out of cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefnc Posted October 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 cheers guys, good advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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