kevinbird Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 This may sound like a stupid question to some but having never done it i would like to know. Do you still go out if it is snowing and if so how do you decoy . or do you stay in and keep warm :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 I know i might of seen it on here, but i have heard of sheets placed over the ground when heavy snow is forcasted, and then lifted to expose some nice fresh food for the woodies to feed on. Shot Pheasants in the snow just adds to the enjoyment of it all i suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kezzy Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Stay in the warm mate pigeons will not decoy in snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 (edited) I have always loved flitghting pigeons into or near a wood in the snow but deeking is generaly hope less . Cheers OTH Edited November 24, 2010 by Over the hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Stay in the warm mate pigeons will not decoy in snow They do ive had some good days decoying in the snow again movement is even more important they still have to feed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempy Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 I always hope for snow,,,, it makes them hungry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 i heard if there is tonnes of snow for a long time they are alll looking for feed and there is none , so they all jump at the chance of food, it doesnt work for just one day but last winter was good- i was told.. never went out last year. in the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch valley Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 A friend and me shot one of our best bags when it was snowing last year over rape 186 so well worth getting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 I love roost shooting in the snow, it seems to blind the pigeons so they can't see you stood at the edge of a wood so easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 (edited) Sprouts or a blanket over the rape if you no its coming Edit' also great for a lamp shy Charlie Edited November 24, 2010 by magman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbird Posted November 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 looks like its on with the thick socks then thanks for all the tips lads. kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Pigeon shooting in the snow is a waste of time IMO Exposed rape, high up on a hill may offer some sport but they seem to suffer from almost "snow blindness" and do not decoy well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 pigeons decoy very well in the snow...well they have when i have been out after them in the snow unless its a brutal blizzard! obviously they will find a field that they can easily access the food on and feast between snow showers its always been a good time for decoying for me but i do lay off when they become suicidal trying the get onto any bit of green after lots of snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan_J Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Bit of a strange one for me as I don't know where it would leave you in terms of justifying it under General License if anyone questioned you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Bit of a strange one for me as I don't know where it would leave you in terms of justifying it under General License if anyone questioned you? Still crop protection as any lttle bit of food crop showing they will eat . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan_J Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Fair enough but I still wouldn't be pulling a sheet over as someone suggested has been done above seems a bit overkill to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Fair enough but I still wouldn't be pulling a sheet over as someone suggested has been done above seems a bit overkill to me So you wouldn't shoot over chopped maize either then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan_J Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Totally different for me mate as the birds would be dropping in regardless to floored corn without any help whereas if your plonking a sheet over some rape to entice pigeons into the only bit of green in a sea of white thats just not for me but each to their own I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Firstly I have to say I haven't tried myself in the two and a half years I've been decoying.Bing II asked the same question last year and done as much finding out as I could. One thing I have learned is even when there is no snow, when it's cold with a bitter wind the birds will favour spots which are more sheltered from the wind. So any depressions in the ground where their heads are below the force of the wind, they like. Shielding from hedges and the like can have the same effect if they are acting as a wind stop. So I guess the same will apply in the snow. Someone also said that spreading a large green net in the snow with some decoys on and around it might entice them. The best tip I could give is that if you don't try you won't know. You can see from the answers already that it goes from one extreme to another regards success. Edited November 25, 2010 by Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 I'm with Pro-Tom, they've got to eat whatever the weather. And if only a few crops are showing above snow, then they may be the ones to get hammered so protecting them becomes even more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snozzer Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Stay in the warm mate pigeons will not decoy in snow As it is almost Pantomine season "Oh yes they will..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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