paulr5604 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I am going decoying for the first time on spring drillings on saturday i have read the setting up decoy threads so i am happy with those. Apart from just enjoying the day does anyone have any other tips that might improve my chances of getting the best bag possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Go to the pigeons as they wont always come to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr5604 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I will be having a good walk around to find the field with the most pigeons in first. Do crows come into pigeon decoys or do i need crow decoys aswell cos the farmer wants a few crows shooting aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I was always told to be selective in your shots ie don't just start blasting at any You have a good chance of either just scaring them of or just pricking them apart from that just enjoy the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr5604 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I was always told to be selective in your shots ie don't just start blasting at any You have a good chance of either just scaring them of or just pricking them apart from that just enjoy the day cheers. I will try and wait til they actually come into the decoys or try to at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu nesling Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 stick to 35 yards and dont be afraid to change the pattern if the birds flare or refuse to come in. have fun and enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Be vigilant and try to spot birds as soon as possible so you are ready for them, once spotted stay as still as you can, and only get up as you are about to take your shot. Woodies have great eye sight and will see you moving around from very far away. And remember, whenever you are about to pour a coffee, have a ciggie in your hand, eating a sandwich or taking a Jimmy riddle, they always come in then Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 also dont be too far from the decoys, 20 -25 yards is ideal for a beginer shooter, get the birds close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr5604 Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thats what i thought going to set decoys about 20 yards out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitty tree Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 hello fella. dont set your pattern to close . the pattern you throw at 20 yds could be to tight . hope this helps regards peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr5604 Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Does that mean i should put them further out so that it is easier to shoot the pigeons cos i will have more room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitty tree Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 hello mate. all depends on what chokes you have in your gun . and the size of shot.you could also try patterning your gun just put a piece of ply at whatever range you want to shoot at. and see what type of pattern you get.ps if you have a multi choke try different ones.regards peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr5604 Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 My baikal is choked at 1/2 and full (fixed). think i will set decoys between 25 and 30 yards from hide if struggling will alter as many people on hear have said not to be scared of changing things round if things aren't working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bothbarrels Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I will be having a good walk around to find the field with the most pigeons in first. Do crows come into pigeon decoys or do i need crow decoys aswell cos the farmer wants a few crows shooting aswell Putting out a few crow/jackdaw, and maybe magpie decoys on the edge of your pattern certainly helps, it can pull in the corvids, as well as give the pigeon a bit more confidence to come in. if you look at a field of pigeon feeding, you will almost certainly see other species close by feeding. Everyone has thier own ideas, and set up's.( and wer'e all right! lol) study the flight lines before you even think about shooting, try and set up under it, or as close as possible. a crow/rook caller may even help. there's so many tactics you can use, don't be afraid to experiment with patterns, and be prepaired to move to another part of the field if the flight line changes,as they say an hr in the right place is better than four in the wrong one!! have fun mate1 BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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