JR1960 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 i know i was only joking....i reckon a a shot a 10 yards with tight chokes would be more concentrated if the target was still-as if shooting a pattern board whereas if it were flying you would loose some of your spread and also as its flying you have more chance of missing. Yeah i know, I wasn't being funny, just trying to see where you draw the line and why. Your choice, doesn't matter to me, although from experience if my old farmer saw me leave a pigeon sitting in a tree i'd get my **** kicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw100 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yeah i know, I wasn't being funny, just trying to see where you draw the line and why. Your choice, doesn't matter to me, although from experience if my old farmer saw me leave a pigeon sitting in a tree i'd get my **** kicked. \ sorry mr serious having a bad day are you? like your choice doesn't matter to me at least we agree on something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR1960 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 \ sorry mr serious having a bad day are you? like your choice doesn't matter to me at least we agree on something! What?? Maybe if you read what I wrote you wouldn't have a problem!! There's a comma in there chap! All i meant was, you do you thing, i'll do mine. I thought we were having a discussion?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 i have done.... and I'm in a position where the farmers won't get no one else so in that way I'm lucky. i think you can still be sporting whilst pest controlling but thats just me like I've said I'm in fortunate enough position to be able to pest control efficiently and keep the farmers happy. I remember a few years back a small holding owner asked me and my mate to sort some rabbits out as they were digging holes and one of his horses broke its leg and his hay field was decimated...we near enough wiped out the whole population of rabbits in two outings...he was grateful but on the other hand a little upset as there was NO rabbits left. so i don't think all farmers are the same. That's fair enough, and since you are in that fortunate position then principles can come into play, and why not; I think you will agree that the farmer being happy is priority, and if he/she is happy to let you have discretion then all the better. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw100 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 What?? Maybe if you read what I wrote you wouldn't have a problem!! There's a comma in there chap! All i meant was, you do you thing, i'll do mine. I thought we were having a discussion?? sorry mate i completely misread it my fault! i hold my hands up! That's fair enough, and since you are in that fortunate position then principles can come into play, and why not; I think you will agree that the farmer being happy is priority, and if he/she is happy to let you have discretion then all the better. :good: yes i do agree the farmers wellbeing is vital! yep like i said I'm a lucky man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 ...we near enough wiped out the whole population of rabbits in two outings...he was grateful but on the other hand a little upset as there was NO rabbits left. so i don't think all farmers are the same. Blimey, you've got some odd Farmer friends, all of mine would be absolutely over the moon if every single rabbit was removed from their farms, permanently. As for not shooting a pigeon because it happens to be sitting in a tree, well, none of my farmers would be able to understand the logic behind that one.. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw100 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Blimey, you've got some odd Farmer friends, all of mine would be absolutely over the moon if every single rabbit was removed from their farms, permanently. As for not shooting a pigeon because it happens to be sitting in a tree, well, none of my farmers would be able to understand the logic behind that one.. Cat. i didn't say farmer i said small holding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR1960 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 sorry mate i completely misread it my fault! i hold my hands up! Fair enough, I get in enough **** on here as it is for the things I DO write! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Ok, you've got some odd small holding friends. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickt Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I would everytime, I eat any woodies I shoot and if one lands that I dont see then it provides a good opportunity to bang it round the head region then there is no spoiled meat. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) I personally will shoot them no matter how they present, be it flying, sitting, walking even sha**ing (2 for 1 normally) i dont care How ever, when i have the shotgun i never ever come across them sat in trees ATB Edited February 3, 2012 by M.I.A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Personally no I would not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 On the rare occasion that it happens i wouldn't think twice. Dead pigeon is a dead pigeon whatever it was doing when you shot it. The way my roost shooting has been going it might even double the bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Yes for me, only problem is a sitting birds is harder to kill in my opinion, seen the branches shredded around a sitter and the lamblasted thing flies away. Blackpowder Edited February 3, 2012 by Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 i know they are my words because i wrote them mate! -because i have more respect for pigeons than i do crows and magpies which kill other songbirds,game birds,steal eggs etc etc. on game shoots these birds do more damage than pigeons(if you don't include crop damage). Everyone knows crows and magpies are harder quarry to control than pigeons also,and a missed chance at a crow/magpie is a lot worse than letting one wood pigeon escape IN MY EYES.like i said i respect your views and they are right...i'm just fortunate enough to not have to shoot all pigeons that land in trees,to satisfy all the farmers that we vermin control for...when roost shooting you don't wait for them to land before you shoot them do you? That's Essex logic is it? Sporting shots have a fair chance of only causing injury IN MY EYES... See how I played with words there to make some shooting morals seem more honourable than other types of shooting? Pest control is taking down pests - thats it. Sport shooting might best be done with clays if it's value is seeing or showing how good you can fire some lead shot into the bodies of moving live quarry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 your there to kill pigeons, sitting or flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch66 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 It dont matter where they are, if they`re in range they`re history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 If theres a few land shoot one in the tree then another as it flys off !! :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Eye Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Doesn't bother me if it's flying, sitting or holding a white flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 if there flying, i shoot and miss more than i hit, land in trees drop on the spot ever time ,vermin wot ever it does, my farmer wants them so i dont have a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 A pigeon is a pigeon, it doesn't matter if it in a tree, up a lamp post, going for a stroll with it's loved one on the ground, or roosting in an underground car park, if the shot is safe it gets it. You can debate all day about Woodies and Ferals, the answer is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee-kinsman Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yep I'll shoot them in the tree's even put decoys in a tree to get them in the tree. I prefer to hit them in the tree to be honest because I hit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I never shoot Pigeons sat in the trees, I get a lot of branches though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 erm i don't remember saying i was bothered ,i just said i personally don't do it i shoot them as they take out...it i can. I pest control over thousands of acres and I've never actually had a farmer moan about pigeons- because we control them and we don't have to shoot them in the trees simple. I don't think I'm doing the wrong hobby mate. you have to agree it is a bit of a cheap shot though...and i don't shoot minuscule bunnies no bigger than my fist either but if you do thats your choice! well said fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewj Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 with air rfile seems ok but isnt it just like a duck on the water .? at the end of the day everyone has different morals and views some would say they would say the could sleep straight in bed and then again others would say that theyd need to order a z shaped mattress personally i wouldn't mind taking a pigeon from a tree on occasion but i wouldnt make it a regular thing unless it was the only possible way to remove "pest species" and it was on the land owners/ farmers request sorry if this has been said but but i cant be botherd to reed through 4 pages lewj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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