rcooke25552 Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) My uncle spoke to me yesterday saying that his land is getting hammered by pigeons and I can have a pop at them to get some wings for my dog training. Well it's forecasted rain all nd an I have never decoyed pigeons in my life so what's the best approach in th rain? Regards Edited July 17, 2011 by rcooke25552 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 well a lot of people say pigeons dont like getting there feet muddy but ive often seen loads of pigeons feeding in rain just not very nice sitting in hide waiting for them unless you can get under a tree and put a tarpalin above you to try keep rain off you a bit..or find where they are sitting up and shoot them there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) I use a fishing umbrella with an old net draped over it and my normal hide built around the front. All my gear is stored behind me out of the rain, and if it starts lashing it down I can move back under the brolly. I have decoyed pigeons in light drizzle but they dont seem to play ball when its raining hard The only way to find out, is to get out and have a go Edited July 16, 2011 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 I have decoyed pigeons in light drizzle but they dont seem to play ball when its raining hard Forget it if it's hammering down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasher Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 I was meant to be out today but its hammering down so I will give it a miss, they dont seem to play ball in this weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 The birds have to feed sometime and often on a rainy day there will be dry spells, or the rain will ease back a bit (usually late afternoon). You either have to be ready to dash out in the breaks, or just go and sit it out. It will help if you can find a sheltered area in the lea of a wood, or tree line, the birds will take advantage of places like that. Real downpours set in for the day are to be avoided, but the softer/misty drizzle rain isn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Go for it ive shot pigeons when its been throwing it down and like has been said get any clear spells and you could be in for some hot sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucolic Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 I use a fishing umbrella with an old net draped over it and my normal hide built around the front. All my gear is stored behind me out of the rain, and if it starts lashing it down I can move back under the brolly. I have decoyed pigeons in light drizzle but they dont seem to play ball when its raining hard The only way to find out, is to get out and have a go This is good advice, I often shoot in the rain get some hits and misses, get out there and take a chance mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcooke25552 Posted July 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Te rain has stopped. Going to get the gun now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LikeitLARGE Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 There is a massive diffrents in seeing birds feeding hammering a field in the pouring rain if there undisturbed . Once you add the combination of heavy rain and being shot at it changes the whole outlook. It not impossable or unheared of just not that common for a good bag to be shot in constant rain. Then again if there switch on hungray and the crop desirabilty of the crop is strong very little will put them off. Good luck Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcooke25552 Posted July 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Rains holding off. I'm sat between 2 flight line with decoys out but can't get then to commit. I've shot 7 flying on the lines but nothing has showed any intrest on the decoys. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Rains holding off. I'm sat between 2 flight line with decoys out but can't get then to commit. I've shot 7 flying on the lines but nothing has showed any intrest on the decoys. Any ideas? Dead birds on a rotary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Dead birds on a rotary I've found them much easier to put on the arms than live ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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