Fat bloke Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Evening all. New to this game and was wondering roughly how long it will take me to have some sort of clue as to what I'm doing right/ wrong. Been out a couple of times, got them to commit nicely to the deeks first time, lesser so the second. Both times amazed myself how I managed to miss some of them! I don't think they could of been easier shots if they had placed their beaks over the barrels and hit the trigger with their wings! Still, most important I am loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Persevere and keep interested. I've been doing it for over forty years and I still have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Persevere and keep interested. I've been doing it for over forty years and I still have no idea. And me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza9t9 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I have been doing pigeon decoying for about 4 months now, i have learnt everything from reading this forum and an old Archie coats book. Stick with it and have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 The more you get out and do it the more you'll learn , especially by mistakes Try and get chatting with some of the experienced people of this forum , Iv been lucky enough to have been invited over to others perms and for me this is the best way to learn by watching others and see how they go about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 If you have to ask............. Seriously, if it was easy you would get bored and perhaps give up! I think there is no one solution, just different tricks to apply until it works on that day. ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filzee Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 As all above have said just keep going at it. For the first couple of years i never managed to get birds to commit and then suddenly it got better. It didn't get better by luck it was going out regularly trying different things, reconnaissance, and not being too lazy to move if the birds ain't where you are. Good luck at it mate. Where in the country are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 The more you get out and do it the more you'll learn , especially by mistakes Try and get chatting with some of the experienced people of this forum , Iv been lucky enough to have been invited over to others perms and for me this is the best way to learn by watching others and see how they go about it And then you went and fell off the scaffolding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Just get out there and do it and remember what works, then try it again and if it does not do not be scared to change . Also when you are taken to any part of the countryside. Watch the pigeons and see how they react to different conditions. Put pigeons the wrong way to wind not all in straight lines like soldiers on parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I have been doing pigeon decoying for about 4 months now, i have learnt everything from reading this forum and an old Archie coats book. Stick with it and have fun Perhaps I could employ you to give PC, Simon6ppc, Fenboy, Agaman, Motty, Yickdaz, Dead Eye Alan, Cocknee and myself, plus all of the other regular decoyers on this forum, some guidance if you have...'learnt everything'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 +1 any tips welcome I've been trying 25 yrs to get into a pigeons head but its just too small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat bloke Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks for all your encouragement gents. In answer to filzee, I'm from north Norfolk . A wonderful part of the world. Last time out sat there and watched 2 sparrow hawks attack the decoys, to me that was worth putting up with my **** shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Perhaps I could employ you to give PC, Simon6ppc, Fenboy, Agaman, Motty, Yickdaz, Dead Eye Alan, Cocknee and myself, plus all of the other regular decoyers on this forum, some guidance if you have...'learnt everything'. He didn't say he knew everything but that everything he did know he learnt from this forum. What's the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) Thanks for all your encouragement gents. In answer to filzee, I'm from north Norfolk . A wonderful part of the world. Last time out sat there and watched 2 sparrow hawks attack the decoys, to me that was worth putting up with my **** shooting! last year I had 2 cock pheasants having a right punch up 6ft away from the hide it lasted about 5 minutes , very entertaining but fortunately for them it was closed season :( Edited October 2, 2013 by delburt0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 last year I had 2 cock pheasants having a right punch up 6ft away from the hide it lasted about 5 minutes , very entertaining but fortunately for them it was closed season :( Surely you wouldn't have shot them on the ground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 He didn't say he knew everything but that everything he did know he learnt from this forum. What's the problem? No problem. It's called humour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat bloke Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Shame about the pheasants, the sparrow hawks tasted lovely. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchill Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Just get out there and do it and remember what works, then try it again and if it does not do not be scared to change . Also when you are taken to any part of the countryside. Watch the pigeons and see how they react to different conditions. Put pigeons the wrong way to wind not all in straight lines like soldiers on parade. +1 Its not an exact science, these are wild birds. Shooting Pigeons is not like a round of Skeet, and thats the challenge that keeps me doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) Surely you wouldn't have shot them on the ground! no I always stand, shout pull and give them a chance , even on the pigeons Edited October 2, 2013 by delburt0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indio Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 As others have said, just keep at it. I'm sure many of the old hands would say that even when you know what you're doing and what you want to happen it doesn't always work as nobody told the pigeons what your plans were ! The attraction of pigeon shooting is that it's never the same from one day or week to the next. It's not like pheasant shooting for example where birds are "driven" towards your position (peg). Your adversary in a pigeon is a worthy opponent in so much as they are sharp eyed / very acrobatic / never do the expected and will get inside your head when you try and work them out. Just try to remember your basics for the hide ; shape/shadow/shine/silhouette/sound and MOVEMENT. ( I don't think you need to worry about smell !) good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePestControllers Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 As everyone says the more you go the better you get or the better you get at missing them one tip that as not been mentioned (i don't think) is try getting a lesson from a professional instructor because he will show you how to mount your gun properly and make sure your gun fits you which is a big help but most of all he will instil you with lots of confidence. But i can honestly say that the one thing i have learned is that if the pigeons are just not coming in then move and try something different. most people NOT ALL will set the decoys up and thats it no matter what. but if its not working some people will change the decoy pattern or move to another part of the field or if they are lucky enough move to another field. i know i have and i am sure allot of pigeon shooters on here have had the experience of setting out decoys and birds come in lovely and just as they are about to get in range the birds for no apparent reason turn away in disgust you always get the odd one that does this but if lots are doing it then look at your pattern or hide and see it you can spot something that looks out of place like a decoy sitting to high or fallen over or laid on its back but the key is to change it to get the birds coming in smoother. Cheers Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 As others have said, just keep at it. I'm sure many of the old hands would say that even when you know what you're doing and what you want to happen it doesn't always work as nobody told the pigeons what your plans were ! The attraction of pigeon shooting is that it's never the same from one day or week to the next. It's not like pheasant shooting for example where birds are "driven" towards your position (peg). Your adversary in a pigeon is a worthy opponent in so much as they are sharp eyed / very acrobatic / never do the expected and will get inside your head when you try and work them out. Just try to remember your basics for the hide ; shape/shadow/shine/silhouette/sound and MOVEMENT. ( I don't think you need to worry about smell !) good luck Sound? Honestly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster1971 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 hi buddy i am by no means an expert and i have had 7 years of trying but if you want any help at all i am in north east suffolk if thats any where near you atb monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocknee Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Persevere and keep interested. I've been doing it for over forty years and I still have no idea. +1 you have to learn to think like a pigeon and its not easy but great fun trying.If you spend as much time watching their habits, how they feed where they feed, what they are feeding on, where they are coming from and at what time as you do shooting them you will soon learn the best crops & times of day and best spots to shoot them from. Having said all that it can still go wrong for the most experienced of shooters for all sorts of reasons if you enjoy it what does it matter if you shoot 20 or 300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat bloke Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 You are all too kind with your words of advise & encouragement . Monster, I would love for you to give me shove in the right direction mate. Just let me know and I will pop down and amuse you with my ability to miss the unmissable. Had a couple of lessons with the local shooting instructor , not sure exactly what he said because I had ear defenders on but it was like ' gluless runt' or something similar. Anyway ,like I said THANK YOU all. True country gents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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