Harry_Madeley Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Hi there everyone just thought I would say hello to you all! Im 18 years old and have been shooting 2 months now! Followed in y fatehrs footsteps can rememeber as a youngster going off to clay shoots with him always being fascinated by the different guns and characters you would get at the shoots! Inquisitiveness eventually took over and I wanted to follow in his footsteps and start up shooting! (Slowly persuading him to get back into it, just waiting on his license) I have been coached and am currently just attending a few monthly clay shoots in my area (Shropshire and Worcestershire) But it isnt enough I really want to do more and as I live in the countryside the sight of hundreds of pigeons in a field really gives me a buzz! I have never ever tried pigeon shooting and wouldnt know where to start so if anyone could help me out it would be much appreciated! I really want to try decoying as soon as possible but I know nothing of how to go about it or create a succesful set up in a field! I would like to think I am gun safe and although I have been shooting such a small amount of time safety was my main focus with me having hours of lessons just on gun safety before I even got to fire a cartridge! I really wanted to know how is the best way to get into it and being a beginner if there is any possible way to go out decoying and learn all the tricks of the trade? Watching youtube videos has helped educate me a small but but I feel there is no better way for me to learn than to go out into the field and practise it all! Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and hope to be hearing from some of you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Welcome to PW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Malik Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Welcome! Search the forum and do your home work. There is plenty of information on here to help you get started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Madeley Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pegasus bridge Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Welcome to the forum Harry, get involved in the forum and I'm sure someone local to you will help you out. Have you got anywhere you can shoot already ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Decoy Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 You have came to the right place! Welcome to pigeon watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbob Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hi and welcome from Suffolk.... .great first post..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboodydaddy Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 welcome from doncaster buddy enjoy your stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE_B Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hi Harry, to PW! Enjoy your visits . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hello and Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hi Harry & welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claycrasher Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Sound like a well grounded individual, welcome Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 welcome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Madeley Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Welcome to the forum Harry, get involved in the forum and I'm sure someone local to you will help you out. Have you got anywhere you can shoot already ? Currently no where to go decoying, like I said i live in the country and the constant taunt of fields with pigeons on them drives me mad but just difficult to find which farmer to contact or to just tunr up on their land and introduce myself! Currently just shoot at a local clay set up but thats about it! I also try to look for clay shoots in my area as felll entering competitions is the best way to learn but apart from the odd couple nothing really seems to spring up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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