semiautolee Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) what would you do for bags like these??? take a look HERE at the duck bags Edited November 9, 2011 by semiautolee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Doesn't make me drool A red letter day is one thing, something to dream of, but that pic is mass slaughter and whilst it might be neccesary crop protection, personally it wouldn't float my boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Wonder if you could use the top right picture to persuade your FEO you need a 10 shot FAC Shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Wonder if you could use the top right picture to persuade your FEO you need a 10 shot FAC Shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 4,200 birds divided by 7 shooters = 600 birds each. Would a shoulder take that sort of punishment and still work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) 4,200 birds divided by 7 shooters = 600 birds each. Would a shoulder take that sort of punishment and still work? Looking at the 2nd picture I'd imagine that each shot would drop a few birds at a time, I bet they haven't even shot 300 carts each for that bag. Not for me :( Edited November 9, 2011 by Wildfowler12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Doesn't make me drool A red letter day is one thing, something to dream of, but that pic is mass slaughter and whilst it might be neccesary crop protection, personally it wouldn't float my boat I am with you it does nothing for me and I would think the actual shooting is more like being tortured than a enjoyable day out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Makes me want to vomit actually. Sensless slaughter. Edited November 9, 2011 by dazza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 show's how a few simple pictures, show's the difference between pest controllers and sportsman, in my eyes, if a paying customer wanted it done, I'd get on with it but for a days shooting, Id get fed up after the first 500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 if its argentina they won,t even raise an eyebrow to a few doves like that, not when the record for a day is over 15,000 to one man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 i bet the first hour or two is awesome fun,but after the novelty had worn off and the pain set in i think i'd get sick of it. it obviously needs doing though so good luck too em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 I like to choose my pigeon, follow it in and then drop it. If I can do that a few dozen times a day and remember some of the really good shots I'm a very happy lad. Mass cull like this? - nay thanks - just not my thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thats not sporting shooting :no: Thats an exercise in "controlling numbers" if that sort of shooting floats your boat :o crack on, not for me im afraid :no: BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishermanpaddy Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Looks like they need to be packing a few AA-12's instead of o/u's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 A colleague and friend went Dove shooting to Cordoba a couple of seasons back and 2 of them shot over 2000 doves in one morning.! At the end of the first day they were apparently throwing stones at them as it was more sporting ! It was apparently almost impossible to taget a bird and with heavy laods and open chokes just blindly fired into the whirrling masses bringing down several birds per cartridge. Their 14 day shooting Holiday was curtailed after day 3 and not being short of a few bob they Detoured to Brazil for the remaining 9 days and led on the beach at Copacabanna watching other birds go by. I'll stick to the 20 or 30 n a cold day, Flask of Chicken soup, Hot Bath and evening in the Pub thanks.. Thtas a real day out shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Doesn't make me drool A red letter day is one thing, something to dream of, but that pic is mass slaughter and whilst it might be neccesary crop protection, personally it wouldn't float my boat im with you on this ,totally OTT alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 If these pics draw these kinds of responses from us, just imagine the repulsion they would raise in ordinary folk. I can't say it doesn't appeal to me at all, I'd love a hol in one of these destinations where I could shoot 400-500 in a day, but heaped in mini mounds like that . Like Fisherman Mike said, a few hard won over decoys is something else altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Id be bored senseless :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 A colleague and friend went Dove shooting to Cordoba a couple of seasons back and 2 of them shot over 2000 doves in one morning.! At the end of the first day they were apparently throwing stones at them as it was more sporting ! It was apparently almost impossible to taget a bird and with heavy laods and open chokes just blindly fired into the whirrling masses bringing down several birds per cartridge. Their 14 day shooting Holiday was curtailed after day 3 and not being short of a few bob they Detoured to Brazil for the remaining 9 days and led on the beach at Copacabanna watching other birds go by. I'll stick to the 20 or 30 n a cold day, Flask of Chicken soup, Hot Bath and evening in the Pub thanks.. Thtas a real day out shooting. You havnt seen the none feathered birds in Cordoba, been there a few times (not shooting) and they are stunning, so you can keep your flask of soup I would be out there watching the birds go by.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 It's good to see that I am in the presence of true sportsman, I heartily agree that this while perhaps necessary isn't what sport is. A good friend a good dog and a few dozen birds would to me represent an interesting afternoon. The soup and pub sounds good too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Connally Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) A few of my friends shoot in South America every year. I have had more than a few opportunities to go with them. I just can't see that much killing, even in the name of pest control. They used to make a show of collecting large numbers of dead doves to give to the locals for their dinner. It was all for show. The birds are all either left in the field or dumped somewhere. I don't have a problem with others shooting pests but I don't shoot anything anymore that I'm not going to eat. I'm past killing living things for target practice. I realize that in many instances it might be helpful, but.....it's not for me anymore. There is plenty of game where I live and it's all very tasty. Here's a pic of a Ruffed Grouse shot in the mountains of Virginia. Best tasting bird you will ever eat. Edited November 9, 2011 by Mike Connally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouser Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 do you aim or just point the gun in the general direction and just pull the trigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 A few of my friends shoot in South America every year. I have had more than a few opportunities to go with them. I just can't see that much killing, even in the name of pest control. They used to make a show of collecting large numbers of dead doves to give to the locals for their dinner. It was all for show. The birds are all either left in the field or dumped somewhere. I don't have a problem with others shooting pests but I don't shoot anything anymore that I'm not going to eat. I'm past killing living things for target practice. I realize that in many instances it might be helpful, but.....it's not for me anymore. There is plenty of game where I live and it's all very tasty. Here's a pic of a Ruffed Grouse shot in the mountains of Virginia. Best tasting bird you will ever eat. I've just googled them, fine looking birds they are too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smog On Tyne Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Even I couldnt fail to get double figures!! No sport in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Thats not sporting shooting :no: Thats an exercise in "controlling numbers" if that sort of shooting floats your boat :o crack on, not for me im afraid :no: BB Erm, 'controlling numbers' aka crop protection, is the legal reason you can shoot pigeons in this country, 'good sport' is not, and if thats the only reason you're shooting pigeons you are technically in breach of the terms of the General Licence. As i have no idea why so many birds were shot i can't really comment on the pictures. If they have a (very) serious problem with pigeons regarding crops or public health then i have no problem whatsoever with how many they've killed, it would be hypocritical to think otherwise. If however the birds have been specifically bred for this kind of mass slaughter, then it's pretty disgusting. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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