JDog Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I had a call from one of my farming friends on Tuesday evening telling me that if I wanted to shoot his rape stubble I would have to do it tomorrow (Wednesday) as he would be ploughing it on Thursday. Cajoling was not necessary to get me there this afternoon. There were a lot on when I got there but I know full well that the flight lines around this field are along and behind a belt of trees and birds do not always show themselves over the field. Some are also heading into the distance and cannot readily be stopped. I knew from this that decoying would not be easy. First things first I had to bag off one end of the field which i could not shoot for various reasons. I used my great grandmother the Dowager's bloomers for this purpose and you can see them in one of the pictures. They were very effective and not one bird attempted to land anywhere near them in the two hours I was in the field. Birds crossing the belt to my left (downwind) decoyed reasonably well, but those crossing to my right (upwind) carried on across the field into the distance. The ones I shot coming from the left all fell into 'the hole' near the rotary. I had two hours in the hide and shot and picked 38. I enjoyed this afternoon more than I enjoyed last Saturday when I shot quite a few more. Of the 38 I shot 25 were young birds. I have no worries about shooting young birds at this time of year as they will soon be old birds and eating the winter rape. Besides I enjoy roasting young ones more than old ones and one of the chefs who I supply knows the value of a nice tender young bird in his kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 as always...great write and pics. good session Jdog.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Nice write up and thanks for posting pictures too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actionpigeons Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Good do Jdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 BLOOMING HELL. looks like you had another good shoot out jdog.me my self have enjoyed some nice steady 40 bird days more than them silly 200 plus ones,well done again,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 good day in my books jdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Well done JD good write up and pics love the nickers atb Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon mad Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Nice one sounds a good day !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Well done, good day and good write up. It's thoughtful when the farmers have the decency to give you the option of shooting. It's a bit rough making the family go commando!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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