lap9387 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Hi all... I have 3 fields I shoot that have loads of pigeons flying over and feeding on, but they never fly low enough or stick around long enough to get a shot off.. I want to start decoying but I have no idea how to go on, can anyone give me a simple guide to get me started? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 The BASC has some videos on their website as I recall but I can't remember whether they are more informative then instructive. Many others will say this I'm sure, but there must be people near you with the kit and experience to share, and no current permission....what about a bit of quid pro quo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superspark Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 There are many good videos on utube including a new one from BACS which will give you some good advice. To be short and to the point you have to lure them in with decoys, be well hidden and for the best results be under their flight line. Spend a few hours spread accross different times of the day to find this info out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I always advise new shooters to invite a experienced pigeon shooter along . You will learn more in a day than by reading any book , if you edit your profile to show your location I am sure there will be someone local to you that will gladly help out. What crops are on the fields your shooting ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap9387 Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Im in newcastle fenboy... they have beans on this year... then theres a load of pigeons roost in the trees by a grass field too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi all... I have 3 fields I shoot that have loads of pigeons flying over and feeding on, but they never fly low enough or stick around long enough to get a shot off.. I want to start decoying but I have no idea how to go on, can anyone give me a simple guide to get me started? Thanks in advance If they keep flying over, sooner or later they will be low enough to shoot. Then again, you said they have been feeding on the fields, so they must be low enough. If the fields are beans then you might not have much joy there until harvest. You can always try sticking some decoys out and see how you get on. As has already been said, there are plenty of instructional videos to get you started - some are better than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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