fieldwanderer Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Info first I guess; This is a relatively new permission to me About 50 acres of stubble, then a hedge with trees at one end then about 20 acres of rape that was sown (drilled?) about 8weeks ago. Plenty of pigeons and crows on the stubble I've not had a decent look at the rape but I suspect the pigeons are probably mostly on that and a few have spread onto the stubble. So, the obvious plan would be to pitch up under the trees, facing the rape BUT there's a gas gun there I've not had a chance to ask for permission to turn it off and I'm hoping to go in the morning So, I was thinking I could "use" the gas gun to my advantage - much like having your buddy set up at the other end of the field to keep the birds moving. This is something I've not had to consider before, so, how would you deal with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvid wings Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 call in to the farm and ask ,as it's a new permission ,the farmer might just think you are being very respectful . you can't be expected to sit by a gas gun all day ,and yes if you decide to shoot away from the banger you can use it to your advantage ,as the birds by now should be used to the noise ,so when you shoot they should not go to far away ,shoot the fields where the birds are feeding on ,NOT the fields it's easy for you to get on ,hope you have a good days sport pest control . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 the guy's a tricky one to get hold of, he doesn't work on his own farm (some tax loophole I expect). I guess the question was / is; what's the best way to get some shooting in, in that field, and leave the gas gun alone? It was a non starter anyway - there was a driven shoot setting up when I arrived so I went down the road to a couple more of his fields which were empty of anything living as far as I could see and I don't blame them! It's very exposed there and the wind, rain and cold just made it thoroughly miserable even standing by the car peering over the gate. So, on to a different permission and I was over the moon to see a reasonable flock in a fairly sheltered spot - until a damn great hawk swooped at them and sent them elsewhere! I had a walk 'round anyway, partly to get some much needed fresh air and partly because Daisy (the dog) honestly looked like she'd cry if I drove away from another field! We both got soaked, only dropped one pigeon and went home for bacon sarnies! Fingers crossed the weather's better tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffield shooter Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 One is better than none mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 If your on the field shooting then there should be no problem turning the gas gun off as long as you put it on again when you leave . Just turn the gas off at the bottle , do not take the clips off the battery as this would mess the timer on the gun up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simjakcal Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 (edited) If your on the field shooting then there should be no problem turning the gas gun off as long as you put it on again when you leave . Just turn the gas off at the bottle , do not take the clips off the battery as this would mess the timer on the gun up. i can see your point about messing up the timmer,,,yet ,our farmer tells us to disconect the negative connection on the battery if we are going to shoot a field he has one on,,,all the electrics for the gas gun are in a plastic box with a clear top on them,,maybe theres a photo cell built into it all ? never really taken much notice ! ill ask next time i see him... Edited December 29, 2012 by simjakcal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 If your on the field shooting then there should be no problem turning the gas gun off as long as you put it on again when you leave . Just turn the gas off at the bottle , do not take the clips off the battery as this would mess the timer on the gun up. Normally, I'd do just that but we've only had this permission for a couple of months and I'm still treading carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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