wannabe_keeper Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 We had our first shoot day yesterday and everything went as well as i had hoped. The weather wasn't quite on out side and we had one or two heavy showers throughout the day accompanied by persistent drizzle. However we slogged on and my team of beaters and picker ups did me proud. The guns shot well and had 99 shots for 36 birds. Cheap shooting at just £16.66 a bird! We would have managed a 40+ bag had the weather been on our side as quite a few birds were determined not to fly in the rain. We also lost a few on drives as it was the first time we have ever had the shoot on the land so a big learning curve but i certainly now know what to improve for next time. Stops and flagmen need tweaking slightly as do one or two of the flushing points but all in all a great day. All the guns were over the moon with how to day went and already people asking me if i have any dates still available! . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 good on ya pal,hope you have a good season,i to am starting a shoot this year and so far its ok,but as you said its all a learning curve and week by week we all learn from our mistakes,good pictures as well...atb simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokein Crows Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 It's a pity about about the rain but have to say absolutely fantastic photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Nice pics, glad you all had a good day despite the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Great start to the season for you , great pic's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pesky pigeon Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Well done hope the rest of the season goes as well,good pics as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badly Worn Toy Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Great pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy bingo Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 well done mate it sounds and looks like you had a great day it will only get better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Looks like you had enough beaters... Good luck for the rest of the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe_keeper Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thank you everyone... roll on day 2!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchsan51 Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Well done you !! :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scutt Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 good day it's small shoots like this that get my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 It looks as though everyone enjoyed themselves which is the important bit. There was a good mix of young and old, boys and girls and experience and otherwise. This is not a criticism, but next year why don't you put back the first shoot until the leaves are off the trees? The birds will fly better when they can get up above the trees rather than having to fly through them. You may see the difference on your third or fourth shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe_keeper Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I understand your point but to be honest the birds didnt struggle to get through the tree's it was just that quite a few didnt even try probably partly due to the weather! I've always been advised to cut flushing points in most drives and with a little bit more cutting in one drive i should be able to perfect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 looks fantastic henry cant wait to join you.rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddywack12 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 good day it's small shoots like this that get my vote Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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