shootfive Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Hi folks, thought I should introduce myself. I have a small permission to hunt pigeons and occasional rabbits in Lincolnshire. I'm a relatively new shooter and I currently have a Weihrauch HW77 air rifle. I've been reading dozens of topics recently to get advice on decoying (to air rifle) and also home made decoys (I will start on this route I think as I'm slightly potless at the moment with my first child incoming, unless some second hand ones come up for sale) and thought it'd be rude not to check in. So, hello! I'll get back to looking at the Craft section for DIY Decoys and hope to acquire some knowledge from the more experienced shooters and hopefully to join in myself. Thanks, Jamie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Reeve Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Welcome to the Watch, Good luck with the new baby! (you`ll need it! lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootfive Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Cheers! Slightly daunting but I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pippin pup Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hello Jamie, Welcome to pigeon watch. Where abouts in Lincolnshire are you based? Good luck with the Baby!. Regards Pippin Pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Welcome to PW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootfive Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Thanks for the welcomes everyone Hello Jamie, Welcome to pigeon watch. Where abouts in Lincolnshire are you based? Good luck with the Baby!. Regards Pippin Pup I'm in Grantham, so probably 25miles from you in Lincoln; though my permission is about 10 miles south of here down the A1 - two farm yards, with mostly ferals to be dealt with for the farm manager but there is a small clump of trees between two fields (rape) and about 30 yards from some barns right below a flight-line - each time I go to bash the ferals I've been keeping an eye out for woodies and think if I set up out of sight with a few decoys it might be a good place to clobber a few. I've never eaten pigeon before, that part is new to me (mostly because I've been bagging ferals as I mention), though I have the breasts of the last woodie I shot currently in the fridge, I'm deliberating how to prepare it at the moment. I did learn one thing though - my knife isn't as sharp as I thought it was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linny Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 hi and welcome i like the bit about your knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Welcome Jamie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootfive Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) hi and welcome i like the bit about your knife I didn't! It did the job (nearly new Opinel No 8) but the first time I'd used it on something I'd shot and it wasn't as sharp as I'd like. Will have to give it a quick fettling before the next one is prepared for the pot. //edited for spelling Edited May 2, 2011 by shootfive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushjob Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I've never eaten pigeon before, that part is new to me (mostly because I've been bagging ferals as I mention), though I have the breasts of the last woodie I shot currently in the fridge, I'm deliberating how to prepare it at the moment. Marinade in sweet chilli sauce overnight, then slap on the barbie. Serve with fresh homemade coleslaw, lettuce tomato & spring onions and a glass of sider. Yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootfive Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 That does sound pretty bloody good! They're in the fridge just in a sandwich bag, but I'm considering a barbie tonight (if the wind dies down...) when the better half is home - reckon I can forego the marinade? Or get away with 2 hours-ish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushjob Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Yep, 2 hours will do nicely.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootfive Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Fantastic. I'm off to coat the breasts in chilli sauce and load the barbie. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hi Jamie. Welcome to PW. Enjoy your stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewj Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 no more shooting for you fella for a lest 10 years lol welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootfive Posted May 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Welcomes appreciated guys - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Welcome mate, let us know how the barbie went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason airarms tx Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 hiya jamie ,welcome to the watch chap.ive three boys myself so if you need any advice plz feel free to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootfive Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 The bbq was called off due to bad weather (v. windy), but the pigeon breasts were lovely - more practice cooking them needed though, think I gave them too long on each side. Hoping to have some more shortly though, I'm building up some modest decoying kit through freebies and second hand bits - so hopefully a few more woodies will be coming my way soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste eibar Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Welcome to the watch. good luck with the baby, iv'e got two girl's 3 and 8 hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abadshot Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Welcome Jamie, have fun with the sleep deprevation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootfive Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thanks for the 'good luck' messages, guys. I think I may need it, though I am feeling surprisingly confident. Calm before the storm, perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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