Spitzer Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi all, An opportunity to join a rough shoot near Chester We are a friendly, rough shoot with 2 adjacent farms on the slopes of the Dee estuary, near Chester. Access is very easy, as we are minutes away from the North Wales Expressway. We have woodlands and copses, 2 pheasant pens, crops, and duck ponds. There is pigeon/crow decoying, both weekends and weekdays (just book on)and duck flighting in season. We rear and release some pheasants from poults using the two pens, and work to improve the woodland (for shooting) . October to December we have stand and beat days for pheasant on alternate Saturdays and some Wednesdays. January walked up game and wildfowl shooting. Membership is limited, but we currently have places available. £350 per year plus a one off joining fee of £30. To find out more, please send me a message or email shootenquiries@aol.com Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misser Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 hi - might be interested in joining as don't have much in the way of roughshooting, if possible any chance of a bit more info please...thanks atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodog Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi, email sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Could I please have some more info PM'd . Looks good ground - how much do you have ? Many thanks, Kes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitzer Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Rough shoot near Chester A brief outline of our DIY shoot, which I have run since 2004. Members: I limit numbers to 10 members with equal opportunity to shoot on the land. I have one vacancy at the moment. Farms: The land slopes down towards the Dee estuary and comprises two farms, a mixture of grazing, crops, ponds and woodland. The woodlands, copses and ponds have been fenced off as part of environmental improvements of the land and the cover is improving each year. The shoot members carry out improvement work each year; thinning trees making rides in the woods, improving ponds and so on. Each member receives a map, clearly showing the shoot boundaries. Access is very easy, as we are minutes away from the North Wales Expressway and not far from Chester. Pheasants: We raise pheasants from poults, July to September, and members can help with checking, feeding and predator control. We use static feeders with wheat from September which are positioned around the shoot. Shooting: The shooting is “open” to members for pigeon, crow and other vermin shooting. Just ring or text to let me know when you want to go out and again to tell me what the bag was at the end of your visit. When the farmer reports having trouble with woodpigeons, I text members to let them know. We have set organised shoot days October, November and December when we meet and shoot as two teams, alternating between standing and beating. As well as pheasants and ducks, the bag can include woodcock, pigeon, crows, rabbits, foxes and occasionally geese. The bag is shared between the members at the end of the shoot. Members can also stay for evening flight at our ponds. January is “open” for walked up game, wildfowl and vermin shooting on Saturdays and Wednesdays. (Duck flighting is limited to fortnightly to avoid overshooting). Dogs: Dogs are more than welcome and an asset! (There are sheep, cattle and horses, so god control is essential). Cost: £350 per year plus a one off joining fee in the first year of £30. We aim to have enjoyable days, shooting responsibly and in good company. If there is anything else you would like to know, or obviously if it sounds like what you are looking for, please get in touch. Cheers, Ken Shoot Captain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitzer Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) I have now filled the available place on the above rough shoot and membership is closed for this year. Thank you pigeon watch. I still have a full gun place available on my driven shoot near Mold (£780 p.a. plus joining fee £30) if anyone is interested. Send a pm and I will send you full details. Cheers Edited May 24, 2014 by Spitzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitzer Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Thanks to all for their interest. My vacancies filled for both shoots now and membership is closed for this year. Thank you again pigeon watch. Best Wishes and good shooting, Spitzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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