black hat Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 hi all i think i've got the jist of setting out deeks but my question is after a unwhiting breast on wings has been landed should i break cover strieght away to position it as an extra deek in my lay out or leave it hoping it wont spook others. and what is the best time to go out am ,pm late pm ect im out this week end so your helpfull hints would be greatfully recieved wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete k Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 leave the pigeon where it fell unless its upside down and for you to find out what is the best time to go out you will need to sit there all day and observe what happens and repeat this alot until you get a picture of what happens in your area . pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Shoot-leave until the next one comes in and if it too comes in OK.If not LEAVE it,wait for a few more birds and watch what they do.In fact wait til there`s a lull and then go out and set the dead ùns up. At this time of year who knows what time?but I would suggest earlier the better. Could you please help us out by filling in your details,click on "my controls"-then go to and click on"edit personal information"then we know where you come from and will be better able to help you. Welcome to PW by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 as above but when out of the hide go like a racing snake and get back in the hide as soon as poss cheers kirky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 As a rule of thumb I wouldn`t get out of the hide, provided you are well hidden, until a bird jinks or panics. This may indicate a bird on it`s back or in an unnatural position. Wait for a lull in the shooting, but take your gun with you! As with pouring out a cuppa, or having a pee, this will be the time when they start to drop in again. In rape, a bird you thought was down may get up and fly, so keep your gun handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 Good advice,Invector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 i find its definately best to be there before daybreak,setting up this way always works well for me. this way the birds see nothing put out or moving about ,up here they hit the fields asoon as it break light,I leave all failing birds unless one is upside down and birds start to jink away then you have to sort it ,but my dog does that so it doesnt disturb them to much anyway.good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 If the bird is not dead, I normally go and dispatch it straight away. Otherwise, I leave them down if the landing spot in my pattern is clear. Whenthings are quiet I pick them up and place them in the pattern. Invector has a good point about keeping your gun with you at all times. Sometimes after shooting one down, other pigeons which were on nearby trees might come to your pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Like breakin' wind...it's not done when you've got company :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black hat Posted February 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 THANK GUYS THAT WILL HELP ALOT MY PROFILE IS AMENDED HENRY D IF YOU WONT TO BROUSE WAYNE :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 hi all i think i've got the jist of setting out deeksbut should i break cover strieght away to position it as an extra deek in my lay out or leave it hoping it wont spook others. and what is the best time to go out am ,pm late pm ect im out this week end so your helpfull hints would be greatfully recieved wayne " my question is after a unwhiting breast on wings has been landed" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 "Unsuspecting b®east on....." Give him a break guys :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black hat Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 thank u henry d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F150 Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Always take your gun with you when picking birds. The number of times when I left the hide and go to pick a bird (particularly headshots) it suddenly springs and flys. Apart from that, on red letter days, I had to join my lab to retrieve birds. On several occasions I have actually laid down in or next to my deeks as I did not have time to get back to the hide and shot birds landing adjacent to me. Great! F150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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