Richard.Hosgood Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Currently enjoying good shooting on crows and pigeons, but have no dog. When do I need to collect in the victims _ is there such thing as a good time to?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bolt94 Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 I would also be interested in this. Maybe someone could also advise on how to collect birds which fold into the crop without a dog? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard.Hosgood Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 FYI I am on cut corn, so can see the birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bolt94 Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Oh ok...sorry my bad! Think I shall start this in a new thread then to prevent you getting info you don't want. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 the only thing you can guarantee is that the moment you set down your gun the action begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunybasher1000 Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Currently enjoying good shooting on crows and pigeons, but have no dog. When do I need to collect in the victims _ is there such thing as a good time to?? i found it depends how long the crop is sometimes you need to mark and pick up straight away make sure there are none cumlng in.if you think the crop is short enough you can find them when you walk out in the field tidy up when you wont to.crows i tend to pick when i finished they dont go in the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Have a tidy up if the birds start flaring off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard.Hosgood Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Chrispti hit the nail on the head, I was noticing the crows hovering and looking more than commiting to coming in, hit one but not cleanly so went to dispatch (crikey they take some killing) and tided up whilst out there. All of 1 min back in the hide and they are coming back - happy days. (and why is birds take on chamelion type properties when on the deck?!?!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deiseboy Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 If there are a few crows lying on their back on the ground the other ones will know something is up and will be more wary. Top tip: Find a young lad who's mad to go shooting and get him to do all the fetching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Chrispti hit the nail on the head, I was noticing the crows hovering and looking more than commiting to coming in, hit one but not cleanly so went to dispatch (crikey they take some killing) and tided up whilst out there. All of 1 min back in the hide and they are coming back - happy days. (and why is birds take on chamelion type properties when on the deck?!?!) I don't mess about where crows are concerned, so I just shoot them again to finish them off - easiest and less painful for all. I don't use a dog for crow shooting: - even if they look pretty dead they can still turn round and have a peck towards their eyes Pigeons I'll just run out, pick them up and give them a twirl to finish them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Top tip: Find a young lad who's mad to go shooting and get him to do all the fetching Used to do this with nephew,but he's 18 now and tells me to get 'em myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard.Hosgood Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) I don't mess about where crows are concerned, so I just shoot them again to finish them off - easiest and less painful for all. I don't use a dog for crow shooting: - even if they look pretty dead they can still turn round and have a peck towards their eyes Pigeons I'll just run out, pick them up and give them a twirl to finish them off. Me too, but this one fell behind the line of laid cut corn so couldn't see it from the hide . And I give em a poke with the toe before picking! Edited July 23, 2012 by Richard.Hosgood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bolt94 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I see a lot of people mentioning that crows can be dangerous when shot? Could someone elaborate a bit more as I haven't found myself in any such situations as of yet regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 The simple answer is that less is more , try to go out as little as possible , which means if the pattern is getting a bit filled or there are a few on there backs or pricked birds etc . The other thing to consider is how many flies are about it does not take them long to get fly blown in this weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I see a lot of people mentioning that crows can be dangerous when shot? Could someone elaborate a bit more as I haven't found myself in any such situations as of yet regards only to your dog I never take mine crow shooting a wounded crow can easy damage a dogs eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bolt94 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Ah...now this makes sense!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Ah...now this makes sense!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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