semiauto1984 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 i have permission to shoot quiet a few farms in my area but most of these farms only have green fields or crops in early autumn. Since the close of the game shooting season iv gota real itchy trigger finger and love to give the pigeons a go.iv acquired some decoys and camo netting. iv seen pigeons on these farms because there not far from a wooded area. Any tips on shooting pigeons on green fields. cheers rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
point and shoot Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Pigeons will decoy onto grass. They are very fond of clover. Try to spot your flight lines and give it a go. Could work very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiauto1984 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Pigeons will decoy onto grass. They are very fond of clover. Try to spot your flight lines and give it a go. Could work very well! Thanks will give it a try in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzrat Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Since its warmed up a bit and the grass has started to put a bit of growth on they have been going nuts for the clover, probably getting bored with bitter old rape and want something sweeter for a change. Mind you with all the shiny spinny things, scarecrows and gas gun on the rape I have they're probably a bit peed off with all the distractions at the dinner table Fuzrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Pigeons are quick to find the new shoots on clover and they are on the meadows in my area. With the windy weather the birds are also looking for some shelter, so any areas (preff adjacent to woodland/hedges/etc) in the lea of the wind are worth looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland's Finest! Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Were abouts in Ireland are you? If you dont actually see pigeons feeding on a certain field then its not likely you'll draw them in but then again maybe you might get a few to come in! Is there any way you could roost shoot them in the wood you talked about otherwise just get under the flightline there using going from the wodd to were ever you see them feeding, wait for a windy day you'll shoot far more on a windy day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiauto1984 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Were abouts in Ireland are you? If you dont actually see pigeons feeding on a certain field then its not likely you'll draw them in but then again maybe you might get a few to come in! Is there any way you could roost shoot them in the wood you talked about otherwise just get under the flightline there using going from the wodd to were ever you see them feeding, wait for a windy day you'll shoot far more on a windy day. west limerick.what time would you set up for roost shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland's Finest! Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 west limerick.what time would you set up for roost shooting? I personally havent done that much roost shooting so maybe other users could inform you better but I'd imagine about an hour and half before it gets dark. Just stand beside a tree with a face veil on, keep your movement down to a minimum and you should bag a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireshot Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 While driving home tonight spotted about 200 pigeons on grass it was just a great big grey patch wish It was my shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEINVISIBLESCARECROW Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Is there a flight line or sitty tree on your patch ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 i have permission to shoot quiet a few farms in my area but most of these farms only have green fields or crops in early autumn. Since the close of the game shooting season iv gota real itchy trigger finger and love to give the pigeons a go.iv acquired some decoys and camo netting. iv seen pigeons on these farms because there not far from a wooded area. Any tips on shooting pigeons on green fields. cheers rob Yeah...dont do it...strictly interpreting the General Licence its illegal. PW members, dont come back at me with all FM is an this Anti ****....If there are no crops to protect you will be shooting birds in contravention of the Wildlife and Countryside act 2006. To which the Wood Pigeon is afforded the same protection as any other Wild Bird Species. If the Farmer has a crop of clover he harvests (doubt it) or grows it for fodder then thats a different matter. But to lure pigeons to and shoot them on pasture alone is not right IMO... Light the blue touch paper and stand back...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITCHF Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Yeah...dont do it...strictly interpreting the General Licence its illegal. PW members, dont come back at me with all FM is an this Anti ****....If there are no crops to protect you will be shooting birds in contravention of the Wildlife and Countryside act 2006. To which the Wood Pigeon is afforded the same protection as any other Wild Bird Species. If the Farmer has a crop of clover he harvests (doubt it) or grows it for fodder then thats a different matter. But to lure pigeons to and shoot them on pasture alone is not right IMO... Light the blue touch paper and stand back...... Fair comment, gives some balance to the repsonse's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwoodandy Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Yeah...dont do it...strictly interpreting the General Licence its illegal. PW members, dont come back at me with all FM is an this Anti ****....If there are no crops to protect you will be shooting birds in contravention of the Wildlife and Countryside act 2006. To which the Wood Pigeon is afforded the same protection as any other Wild Bird Species. If the Farmer has a crop of clover he harvests (doubt it) or grows it for fodder then thats a different matter. But to lure pigeons to and shoot them on pasture alone is not right IMO... Light the blue touch paper and stand back...... Soooo, playing devils advocate how would that be applied to roost shooting? Taking the licence to it's literal meaning, would be that as one cannot see the pigeons feeding on a crop how can you justify shooting them, as you do not know with any amount of certainty that said pigeons have been damaging crops... Not being confrontational - just offering up a thought ATB Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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