Highbird70 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 (edited) Hi all, After the very succefull 2 days that we had in North Wales, shooting woodcock-snipe, I'm organizing another 2 days for the end of the season. The dates are: 16 January 2013 17 January 2013 Everything will be organized the same way like the last 2 days that we had, £100 per day, mid morning refreshment and pub lunch included. Its a a good day out and reasonably cheap day per gun, compared to other places that organize woodcock shooting, the day normally its planned as follow: meet at 9am, to be on shooting land by 9.30am, number of guns allowed its normally 6 per day, we take turns in walking, normally 2 walk with the dogs and the others stand in points that keeper says its the best. Refreshments half way thruw the morning and lunch included in the price. Bags: that is difficult to say, this year we shot 18 woodcocks 3 snipes 8 pheasants in a day, missing loads of birds , as you know these birds are not relesed, they migrate from russia norway and so on, this year on the second day was the best shooting we ever had, missed several that went up with the dogs and I think the guns where getting used to the way the birds were flying, if there is not many wild birds normally the game keeper decided to take us on his grounds where they keep pheasants/partridges. Personally I think that 1 woodcock its worth ten phesants because of the difficulty in shooting them. The Challenge its the Snipe, its the most difficult bird to shoot, its unbelivable how fast it can fly and the way that it fly, the first time that I shot one...after many many attempts...I was well chuffed and keepers and beaters made it feel special. I personally think that for £100 per day its very good, especially if you check the current prices on this site, theres a bloke asking £350 per gun for a 100 birds driven shooting and that is average...but you shoot on pheasants and I don't find them a good sport at all. How many cartdriges to take...I normally take 2 boxes of very good n6 loads for woodcock and the pheasants and some black gold n7 for the snipe If you want to have a chat about it you can phone me on 07795280779 Please PM as soon as you can, I have already booked 3 guns in. Edited December 16, 2012 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Sounds like two excellent days 'hunting'. Shame I am not free at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Scolopax...because I know you going back on the Rig, I'm willing to move the dates back 1 day, so that you can shoot with us, let me know asap. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkeymark Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) Hi All, Little update, as we stand these are the bookings: 16 January 2013: "Scolopax" 2 guns "Lee Stroud" 3 guns -------- 5 guns total 17 January 2013 " Wayne" 1 gun " Jamie " 1 gun " Mark " 1 gun " Ron " 1 gun "John" 1 gun --------- 5 gun total If a single gun would like to join, please PM ASAP, only 1 gun left Thanks Mark Edited December 17, 2012 by Highbird70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant1 Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 where in north wales are you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 Sound brilliant mate, sadly I have work commitmients so can't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted December 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Sound brilliant mate, sadly I have work commitmients so can't make it. We need to sort out this bad habit of yours...working!!!!!, I call you later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 We need to sort out this bad habit of yours...working!!!!!, I call you later I know, always getting in the way of shooting and fishing lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hi all, Update for the shooting days.. 16 January 2013 Lee Stroud 3 guns Scolopax 2 guns (waiting for confermation) 17 January 2013 Jamie 1 gun Wayne 1 gun Mark 1 gun John 1 gun A place still available for a single gun...if anyone would like to join a good day shooting and good company. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hi all, A quick bump for last space available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyffyllog Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hi Mark, Count me in for both days please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double four Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 I had a terrific day with the lads over in wales, it was a bit dissapointing that Mark was let down at the very last min some guns but thats their loss. Plenty of sporting birds to go at and we all had plenty of shooting, i shot testing snipe woodcock and pheasant through out the day and it was certainly worth the trip from yorkshire. Our host Mark and the keeper looked after us well the company was great, the carvery at a local pub was just what the doctor ordered and if i got chance to go again nxt season i would jump at it. df Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Great day, between 10 and 30 snipe in every bog along with a handful of woodcock. Short of guns so a lot got away on unguarded flanks. Had to Miss a drive as we were late starting due to waiting for lee + 2, where was he ? Where was his +2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee-stroud Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I had a terrific day with the lads over in wales, it was a bit dissapointing that Mark was let down at the very last min some guns but thats their loss. Plenty of sporting birds to go at and we all had plenty of shooting, i shot testing snipe woodcock and pheasant through out the day and it was certainly worth the trip from yorkshire. Our host Mark and the keeper looked after us well the company was great, the carvery at a local pub was just what the doctor ordered and if i got chance to go again nxt season i would jump at it. df Was not let down car broke down 5 mins from meeting mark so yes was a loss but not by choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyffyllog Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Excellent two days out, plenty of shooting, great company, well organised.....can I come again PLEASE !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I had a terrific day with the lads over in wales, it was a bit dissapointing that Mark was let down at the very last min some guns but thats their loss. Plenty of sporting birds to go at and we all had plenty of shooting, i shot testing snipe woodcock and pheasant through out the day and it was certainly worth the trip from yorkshire. Our host Mark and the keeper looked after us well the company was great, the carvery at a local pub was just what the doctor ordered and if i got chance to go again nxt season i would jump at it. df Ty Double Four, it was a great pleasure and great company to have you on the day, very happy that you enjoyed Great day, between 10 and 30 snipe in every bog along with a handful of woodcock. Short of guns so a lot got away on unguarded flanks. Had to Miss a drive as we were late starting due to waiting for lee + 2, where was he ? Where was his +2? Mr. Scolopax, again it was great shooting toghether for the day....just don't tell how many I missed....lol Was not let down car broke down 5 mins from meeting mark so yes was a loss but not by choice! Mr. Lee- Stround, lets say that you were unfortunate, but you should have been in front of my house at 5.15 am, and you were not, I phoned at 5.25 am....you said not far away filling up the car...I'll be 10 min late...fair enough, I phoned you back at 5.45 am...you told me..I'm 5 min away....at 6.03 I had enough of waiting for you and left...knewing that at that point I was going to be very late and couldn't meet the guests, then you phoned me at 6.05am telling me that you broked down 5 minutes away from my house, I understand that your car can break down....BUT....if you would have been on time I could have picked you up or sorted sommething out. I'm not having a go at you Lee, but can you see what is wrong here? I buy the days from the estate and I don't make any profit...I just want people like minded shooting woodcock and snipe with me at a reasonable cost, because of you been late, I couldn't do certain old style traditions...that I like to do with the guest...meet and greet and been 3 guns less...makes the shooting a little more tricky. Then the financial aspect....you asked very politely for your deposit back, that unfortunally can't be done....but I didn't ask you for the £150 that we lost because you and your friends couldn't come and pay for the day. I will put it down as unfortunate and in the experience bag Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I have heard from others that you had a great time. Don't worry about the ones that didn't turn up - their loss not yours. I will gladly make up your loss on the day if I can join you next December with two friends on the same shoots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 OK.....the bags for the 2 days: 1st Day: I'm not going to mention names....we know that someone with some excellent shooting skills and a true gentleman, on the day spanked our bums by not missing anything with that magnificient gun of his 8 Woodcocks, 7 Snipes, 6 Pheasant 2nd Day: Again no name mentioning...lol, but we managed to catch up ...lol 12 Woodcocks, 3 Snipes, 7 Pheasants Some very good bags, especially for the type of shooting and very challenging and sporting birds..... NO Scolopax....you can't still not say about the miss.....lol. I would like to thank you all, for making the days really enjoyable, great company and memorable Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 OK.....the bags for the 2 days: 1st Day: I'm not going to mention names....we know that someone with some excellent shooting skills and a true gentleman, on the day spanked our bums by not missing anything with that magnificient gun of his 8 Woodcocks, 7 Snipes, 6 Pheasant 2nd Day: Again no name mentioning...lol, but we managed to catch up ...lol 12 Woodcocks, 3 Snipes, 7 Pheasants Some very good bags, especially for the type of shooting and very challenging and sporting birds..... NO Scolopax....you can't still not say about the miss.....lol. I would like to thank you all, for making the days really enjoyable, great company and memorable Mark sounds like you had a fantastic time chap..... if it's on next season give me a shout i'll willingly pay up front and i only in wirral regards john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 sounds like you had a fantastic time chap..... if it's on next season give me a shout i'll willingly pay up front and i only in wirral regards john Absolutely John, will be a pleasure to have you shooting with us, I know you are a passionate hunter. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee-stroud Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 As said it was the car I have no other reason to lie I had 2 other pw members with me! Plus getting up at half 4 Plus paying deposits I was gutted at missing the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Please put me down for any available places next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrod Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Please put me down for any available places next year And me, I can pick you up as I would be passing you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 And me, I can pick you up as I would be passing you! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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