camokid Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 The title of the section is "Sporting Pictures". A lot of folks feel that shooting birds on the ground is not particularly sporting. After all, pheasants are not classed as pests or vermin. I suppose an augment could be made for pigeons, crows etc under general licence terms. I am however assuming that you did shoot it on the ground? Tricky getting a safe backstop with a rifle otherwise? so what is a sporting way to shoot a pheasant??? is it to stand still and get some lad to flush that bird over my head and fire a few hundred balls at it. then dont even have the sportsmanship to pick it up take note of its stunning feathers pluck it eat it??? each to there own but i guess im not a sports man and dont class what i do as a sport its my way of life a natural hunting feeling.. i put more effort into stalking that cock than most deer i shoot. i really wanted to get him and make a cracking meal i spotted him at least 100 yards away along a hedge row every time he lowered his head to feed i got a few steps closer after 10 minuets i was around 30 yards from him it was a single shot into his chest and dropped him like a sack of spuds .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 after 10 minuets i was around 30 yards from him it was a single shot into his chest and dropped him like a sack of spuds .. What..you didn't head shoot him...amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 come on jeff you no how much they move there heads around..... especially wen there trying to get out my fen traps lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 `Each to his own and all that`, then why say something? It makes no odds if rough or driven, vehemently sticking to wingshooting to avoid criticism from one's peers is no defence. As I have said before, if anyone wishes to judge my actions please be sure they themselves can not likewise be judged! Cambsman, I am not witch hunting you. This is the closest yet I have got a discussion going on this! My apologies to the OP. U. Underdog. I quite appreciate your points. I also enjoy a good debate on the interesting topic of "sporting". I care not whether people shoot on the ground or in the air o long as it is safe and they are doing it with a good heart. Certain responses seem to be assuming that I only do driven shooting and have no appreciation for my quarry. Simply not true. I am first and foremost a hunter, I eat all I shoot and am not interested in massive bags etc etc. Very happy to engage in a sensible and civilised debate on this fascinating subject but not interested in unfocused unpleasantness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 come on jeff you no how much they move there heads around..... especially wen there trying to get out my fen traps lol wanna expecting that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Underdog. I quite appreciate your points. I also enjoy a good debate on the interesting topic of "sporting". I care not whether people shoot on the ground or in the air o long as it is safe and they are doing it with a good heart. Certain responses seem to be assuming that I only do driven shooting and have no appreciation for my quarry. Simply not true. I am first and foremost a hunter, I eat all I shoot and am not interested in massive bags etc etc. Very happy to engage in a sensible and civilised debate on this fascinating subject but not interested in unfocused unpleasantness. Sorry sir, dont want to offend at all. I think you summed it up perfectly...`as long as it is safe and they are doing it with a good heart`. Tomorrow I will be plucking a pheasant and drawing its guts. I owe it to the bird! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 No offence taken. Thank you for your gracious response. I was out for a mooch today as the weather was glorious here in Cambs land. Had a great few hours. Saw lots of wildlife. Didn't fire a shot. I think you get my drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 iv been out since 4 its cold wet and windy i also didn't take a shot but i also didn't see a sausage lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Bet you still enjoyed it though eh? Can't beat getting out and about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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