Leicpigeon1990 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Got my first day walked up pheasant shooting tomorrow, going with a customer from work. Shot pigeon, crows etc from a hide and walking hedge rows but never game while walking. Anyone got any top tips? or just do the same as I normally would. needless to say I'm really looking forwards to it. Thanks in advance Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Just relax and enjoy it and dont shoot low birds,I think there is nothing better than walking up hedgerows with the dogs and not knowing what is going to turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy130 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Just relax and enjoy it and dont shoot low birds,I think there is nothing better than walking up hedgerows with the dogs and not knowing what is going to turn up. Most of what you find walked up game shooting is low going away birds, so as long as the shot is safe take it! Dont let them get too far ahead before shooting them as there isn't much of a kill zone at the back end of a Pheasant so shooting it early will give better penetration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 They can sit tight until the last minute then burst out; give your self a second or two so your pattern will work for you. Of the many walked up birds I have shot they very rarely go straight away from you, that little bit of angle is nice as most of our shooting is with some form of lead even just a tiny bit. Don’t shoot low but don’t hold back as there will be some one ready to kill it. Enjoy the day....... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decoy1979 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Just enjoy the day, listen to instructions in terms of who is to walk where, when etc and confirm what quarry are permitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linny Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Most of what you find walked up game shooting is low going away birds, so as long as the shot is safe take it! Dont let them get too far ahead before shooting them as there isn't much of a kill zone at the back end of a Pheasant so shooting it early will give better penetration. just enjoy your self :good:back end will give better penetration. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Safety is first priority, make sure you know the shot is not going into hedgerows etc if there is any chance someone could be the other side. Enjoy the day is second priority and if you are working a dog make sure it stays within 10 yards of you and not putting up birds too far off you to shoot. You will find they are pretty quick off the mark as it is already. Have a great time and stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Safety is first priority, make sure you know the shot is not going into hedgerows etc if there is any chance someone could be the other side. Enjoy the day is second priority and if you are working a dog make sure it stays within 10 yards of you and not putting up birds too far off you to shoot. You will find they are pretty quick off the mark as it is already. Have a great time and stay safe. Excellent advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 We always do this every year. Just keeping chatting to your mate so you know where he is and enjoy . Last month we had 3 pheasant within 200 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicpigeon1990 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Thanks for all the responses. i really enjoyed myself today and managed to get myself my first ever pheasant and a brace. Could not reload fast enough and they are hard to shoot as they soon get up and go away from you fast. Hope to do it again soon. Here is a picture of my first ever pheasant and first brace. Thanks again chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Well done. Nice picture as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Well done pal, glad you enjoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Well done glad you had a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks for all the responses. i really enjoyed myself today and managed to get myself my first ever pheasant and a brace. Could not reload fast enough and they are hard to shoot as they soon get up and go away from you fast. Hope to do it again soon. Here is a picture of my first ever pheasant and first brace. Thanks again chris Well done, so how did you go about it, did they just get up under your feet? Did they 1/4 a way ? TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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