pigeon street Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 what do you do when roost shoot? do you stand under a likly tree where you can see pigeons have been the night before? or do you stand on the edge of the wood and get them as they fly in? if im standing on the edge of the wood it will be the side the wind is coming from, if im in the wood i'll stand a bit down wind in a more shelterd spot. do you do anything different? if so what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 On a day like today I'd go to the downwind side of the wood. On a windless day they could roost anywhere, but have their favourite spots. Conifers in mixed woodland are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon street Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Conifers are good, especialy on cold wind days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Conifers are good, especialy on cold wind days Agreed. Also leave em, until they are the size of dinner plates before you shoot. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 In good wind like this its like trying to down exorcet missiles ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Look for signs of feathers and pigeon poo on the floor as a sign of where they might roost for the night. If i'm with a few others split up and keep 'em moving. Try and wait until they are "under carriage down" before shooting at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 pick up what you shoot asap as its easy to lose your bearings and make sure your shot was a clean kill or dispatch quickly ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockers Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 definitely think you should aim for the side of the wood which downwind if possible. I think it can take a few trips to work out the best spots. I have been twice this month and each time ended up moving when I saw birds flighting in. with a decent wind they are hard to hit and a lot harder than driven pheasants (in season) and cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlennox Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Use a realtree face veil as this is the biggest area of skin colour that the pigeons will see, and stay as still as possible until you're ready to take the shot if you're not in a hide. I do a lot of roost shooting lying on a small incline in a wood and sitting up at the last minute to take the shot. It works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwoodandy Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Find a part of the wood where you can see woody activity and Keep very still! I roost shoot from midday onwards and see a lot of birds flying in from crops for a rest. And wear a face veil - no matter how ludicrous you think it is - keep your wits about you, many is the time i've been watching an area for 10 mins only to turn around and find 3 or 4 woodies right behind, and directly above me! Hearing protection works against you as well as you cannot hear their wings when they come in (unless you have the desireable electronic type which i don't!) All that said roost shooting is my favourite form of sport as it really tests your fieldcraft and presents some very challenging shots, also be aware of the affect that branches will have on your pattern and always locate and despatch pricked birds. Oh, and be prepared for a stiff neck and wrap up warm as it can be *****kin freezin in some woods! ATB Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripey999 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Oh, and be prepared for a stiff neck and wrap up warm as it can be *****kin freezin in some woods! ATB Andy Ha ha, we were joking last night in the woods wondering if we could get compensation from the farmer for the stiff necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly321 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 i always go for coniferers or trees with a lot of ivy growing on it ,guarenteed to get a result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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