Elby Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Got some fields just been drilled about a week in Bucks (Milton Keynes end) with oats. There are many pigeons on there. £60 per gun per day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kev- Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Are all the pigeons flying around on the backs of pheasants pal? :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Always find it a shame when people are being charged to shoot pigeons, not saying its wrong or right, just bugs me, and yes I understand it is the only way some may get some shooting Hope it works out ok for somebody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 :o :blink: i hope this includes a deer stalk and a 4 course meal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrutchy Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 :o :blink: i hope this includes a deer stalk and a 4 course meal Lol.£60 for a day with a gide full setup etc is ok but if its for a DIY day then £20 tops sounds about right.atb with your offer mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elby Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Are all the pigeons flying around on the backs of pheasants pal? :look: I'll let you know when they are and then it'll be £300 a day.........Pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
here iam Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Its £135 a day with a certain agent?and i have seen it at £80 £90 a day with others so heis not so bad. Give the guy a break at least he is offering some shooting to people who have none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elby Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Its £135 a day with a certain agent?and i have seen it at £80 £90 a day with others so heis not so bad. Give the guy a break at least he is offering some shooting to people who have none Thankyou. What people don't realise also is that i pay about £20k a year for my land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kev- Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thankyou. What people don't realise also is that i pay about £20k a year for my land Whos the fool then because the farmer lets me shoot vermin for free, your probably paying 20k because you have the game rights. In my eyes i am doing the farmer a favour by getting rid of vermin that are damaging his crop and costing him money, and he is doing me a BIG BIG favour by letting me do something on his land that i enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elby Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Whos the fool then because the farmer lets me shoot vermin for free, your probably paying 20k because you have the game rights. In my eyes i am doing the farmer a favour by getting rid of vermin that are damaging his crop and costing him money, and he is doing me a BIG BIG favour by letting me do something on his land that i enjoy. Yes Kev I'm fool, last time I looked at my bank balance and property portfolio I thought to myself only an idiot could have all this. Tell ya what mate if you don't want to pay for shooting then why not just stfu and mind your own business. Makes you come across as a jealous little man with **** all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab1964 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) Understanding that paying to shoot vermin sounds crazy to some of us, and that some of us are willing to pay for whatever reason - why pay 60 quid for a day when for 125 quid you can join NPPC (http://www.nppc.co.uk/Membership.html) for a year and shoot anytime you like. Two pounds a week is worth it for me NOT to have to knock on farmers doors. And 60 quid for ONE unguided day sounds nuts! Edited April 6, 2011 by ab1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 this is going to be another heated topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) I am not a friend of Elby, and have never met him although he is quite close to where I live. On a regular basis Elby offer's many types of shooting, I have never seen a thread complaining on what has been offered and achieved, on the contrary all I have ever read has been very complimentary. My point is why when the offers come up do people complain about the cost, if you do not want to pay keep your hand in your pocket and leave it to others to decide. Lots of people do not have the opportunity to shoot as they do not have the permissions, others have so much in the way of permissions they cannot shoot it efficiently, but do not offer the chance to other shooters. Elby is, for £60.00 offering something to others, watch for the complintary threads that will soon be coming up from those that have taken up this opportunity/offer. I have asked on numerous occasions for PW members around the country to take newbie shooters out with them to show what our glorious sport is all about, I get very few positive replies. So stop knocking Elby, He is putting something back into our sport and pastime. Edited April 6, 2011 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elby Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Understanding that paying to shoot vermin sounds crazy to some of us, and that some of us are willing to pay for whatever reason - why pay 60 quid for a day when for 125 quid you can join NPPC (http://www.nppc.co.uk/Membership.html) for a year and shoot anytime you like. Two pounds a week is worth it for me NOT to have to knock on farmers doors. And 60 quid for ONE unguided day sounds nuts! Get many days like this with NPPC? And who said it was "unguided" I only advertise when I've got plenty about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 although i am lucky enough not to have to pay for shooting i have seen some previous posts from elby with plenty of pigeons and geese and if he was closer i would certainly take his offer up and i think the days are guided atb dolphin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 good bag elby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 As I have posted before, I am new to this lark and I will be more than happy to pay for knowledge, experience and advice. Everyone says how important it is to have lessons when you first start. So what's the difference between lessons on clays with a good coach & paying an experienced field shooter?? I pay between £75 & £85 for an hours shooting lesson, so £60 to have a full day being shown the ropes on a field seems a bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kev- Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Yes Kev I'm fool, last time I looked at my bank balance and property portfolio I thought to myself only an idiot could have all this. Tell ya what mate if you don't want to pay for shooting then why not just stfu and mind your own business. Makes you come across as a jealous little man with **** all. I didnt say i wouldnt pay to shoot, I am a member of a clay club and pay to shoot there because the traps dont fly out of the trees and set them selves up. If i wanted to go on driven shoot i would expect to pay through the nose because of the cost, time and effort thats gone into it. Those birds havent just flown out of the nearest wood have they? Its people who buy up Vermin shooting rights like you that are putting the sport of pigeon shooting out of reach of a lot of young lads who are trying to get into shooting. Get back to counting your money if thats what makes you happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elby Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 good bag elby Thanks, I'd love to say that happens on every outing You'll never find someone that will work harder to make it happen though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elby Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I didnt say i wouldnt pay to shoot, I am a member of a clay club and pay to shoot there because the traps dont fly out of the trees and set them selves up. If i wanted to go on driven shoot i would expect to pay through the nose because of the cost, time and effort thats gone into it. Those birds havent just flown out of the nearest wood have they? Its people who buy up Vermin shooting rights like you that are putting the sport of pigeon shooting out of reach of a lot of young lads who are trying to get into shooting. Get back to counting your money if thats what makes you happy You think no effort goes into pigeon shooting? I do a fortune in diesel each week doing reccy's Maybe I'm putting shooting within the reaches of people, I don't charge £120+ like others round this way. I've worked hard for 30 years gaining my permissions, I tend to buy shooting rights where possible because it ensures that when I get to the field every Tom, **** or Kev aint there already. I've spent up to £14.5k on a days Pheasant shooting for 6 of us and would still rather shoot pigeon. You have permission so where's your adds offering free shooting? I'll count my money, you put yours where ya mouth is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 _-kev- You have only been on the forum for a few weeks, I do not think you have quite grasped the friendly culture and comradeship that we try and engender here. Maybe you could be a little more forgiving, and perhaps show your nicer side by offering to take a newbie out on your permissions. That is the real PW spirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 You think no effort goes into pigeon shooting? I do a fortune in diesel each week doing reccy's Maybe I'm putting shooting within the reaches of people, I don't charge £120+ like others round this way. I've worked hard for 30 years gaining my permissions, I tend to buy shooting rights where possible because it ensures that when I get to the field every Tom, **** or Kev aint there already. I've spent up to £14.5k on a days Pheasant shooting for 6 of us and would still rather shoot pigeon. You have permission so where's your adds offering free shooting? I'll count my money, you put yours where ya mouth is. your not putting yourself across to well with your i,m the king of sherwood attitude and all you peasants should go away attitude while i count my money. £60 for a days pigeon shooting ok in my eyes,payed for it meself when our perms don,t throw any chances up during winter and spring,charge what you want people will pay if they want to shoot..and keep there money in there pockets if not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kev- Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 You think no effort goes into pigeon shooting? I do a fortune in diesel each week doing reccy's Maybe I'm putting shooting within the reaches of people, I don't charge £120+ like others round this way. I've worked hard for 30 years gaining my permissions, I tend to buy shooting rights where possible because it ensures that when I get to the field every Tom, **** or Kev aint there already. I've spent up to £14.5k on a days Pheasant shooting for 6 of us and would still rather shoot pigeon. You have permission so where's your adds offering free shooting? I'll count my money, you put yours where ya mouth is. I know effort goes into pigeon shooting, we all have to do reccys and unless i have missed a technolgical break through no ones car runs on fresh air yet. Unlike you i can't offer to take any one shooting because i dont own shooting rights to the land but on the flip side because of this any one can go and knock on the farmers door like i did, and if you respect his rules he will let you shoot. Been today and as i was leaving 2 other lads where just setting up, i told them them how its been shooting, where they are coming in from and the best time of day to get them to decoy and didnt charge em out for it. Oh well at least i wont get them paper cuts on my fingers flicking through my property portfolio. But i bet the farmers happy there will be less pigoens eating his crop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks, I'd love to say that happens on every outing You'll never find someone that will work harder to make it happen though. im not saying anything mate, i no how much hard work it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elby Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 your not putting yourself across to well with your i,m the king of sherwood attitude and all you peasants should go away attitude while i count my money.£60 for a days pigeon shooting ok in my eyes,payed for it meself when our perms don,t throw any chances up during winter and spring,charge what you want people will pay if they want to shoot..and keep there money in there pockets if not That's not my attitude at all, maybe you should have read Kev's ealier post calling me a "fool" And you're right people will pay it if they want to and those that don't want to could just keep stum instead of ripping into me for offering something some may want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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