docholiday Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Managed to get out on the rape this afternoon, numbers seem to be building up with this cold weather, had 27 in two hours between 2 and 4 pm, bit cold but cracking to be out. doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Well done been a tad rubbish down here so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefy Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaran Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Well Done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw100 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Well done mate yep this cold weather is making them turn to the rape hard...we are out Saturday to give them another bash as the farmer has been on the blower should be good!.seems as though this cold weathers finally destroying the last of the acorns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les gedge Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 hi doc yes the pigeons are starting to group we saw plenty this morning but they were sky high so they were travelling away from us.so we ended up on the crows still had some good shooting.les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 nice rape bag i,m also seeing plenty on rape now around here started to go on it few weeks ago in small numbers to start but building up nicely on it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Well done Doc. It's good to hear more and more reports that birds are coming back to the fields, it's been a terrible few months and I can wait to get out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Well done Doc. It's good to hear more and more reports that birds are coming back to the fields, it's been a terrible few months and I can wait to get out again. You know where is free this weekend if you want to have go. No idea on numbers, and no time to go and have a look, it will have to be pot luck , but you are welcome to try. Let me know and I will get it organised. Terry Edited February 2, 2012 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 You know where is free this weekend if you want to have go. No idea on numbers, and no time to go and have a look, it will have to be pot luck , but you are welcome to try. Let me know and I will get it organised. Terry I may well do that Terry, I'll let you know tomorrow. Thanks Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I saw around 500 today on a rape field. I lifted them and as usual they never came back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0850 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Yup I've seen a fair few on the rape this week on the A64 towards Leeds. Seems the hard frosts are doing the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Nice shooting, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 No idea on numbers, and no time to go and have a look, it will have to be pot luck , but you are welcome to try. Terry Tut tut, a recipe for a disaster if ever there was one, you've got to recce the day before to see where the birds are feeding. Also looks like you might get snowed off, as it's forecast for Saturday night, but good luck anyway. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Tut tut, a recipe for a disaster if ever there was one, you've got to recce the day before to see where the birds are feeding. Also looks like you might get snowed off, as it's forecast for Saturday night, but good luck anyway. Cat. Cat, do you think I should refuse to go unless he recce's for me today? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Well done :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Gould Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 good going doc nice gun aswell what decoys and pattern was you using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Saw my first 'big' flock of about 250/300 yesterday, going in to roost, late afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Tut tut, a recipe for a disaster if ever there was one, you've got to recce the day before to see where the birds are feeding. Also looks like you might get snowed off, as it's forecast for Saturday night, but good luck anyway. Cat. better than being sat at home.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 good going doc nice gun aswell what decoys and pattern was you using ? Just plastic half shells about 15 in a horseshoe in front of the hide, Have sold my Landrover and waiting for new one so had to carry my gear across the field so went light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Well shot Doc Saw the first flocks over here on Friday, about 1000 birds in one area on a rape field and about 250 else were on another rape field. Seems they have exhausted the nuts and berries at last, coupled with this cold snap is bunching them up nicely Not had the chance of a recce either, but Im tempted to get out tomorrow myself and have a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I am going out on Monday if possible, they should be hungry if we get a bit of snow.. happy times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james macnee Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Well shot Doc Saw the first flocks over here on Friday, about 1000 birds in one area on a rape field and about 250 else were on another rape field. Seems they have exhausted the nuts and berries at last, coupled with this cold snap is bunching them up nicely Not had the chance of a recce either, but Im tempted to get out tomorrow myself and have a go Did you manage to get out today Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Did you manage to get out today Chris? Yes mate, only shot for a few hours, too many ferrels about. Shot on the edge of a cover crop/ rape field, nothing was on the rape. Provided some good training for the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james macnee Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Yes mate, only shot for a few hours, too many ferrels about. Shot on the edge of a cover crop/ rape field, nothing was on the rape. Provided some good training for the dog I went for about 2hrs. When I got there I lifted quite a few off the rape. I think I was the next farm over, unless it was some else. There was some big flocks about so I'll have another go this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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