ShootingEgg Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Looking at doing some decoying tomorrow, but am unsure if i should change tact.. The field i have been decoying has an old stone barn in the middle of it. Great for cover and the netting just goes across the entrance. My thought is that due to having woods either side of the field, the birds arent coming in on the decoys as much as id like, and was thinking of maybe setting up an in field hide under the flight path, hoping they might drop close enough for me to shoot. What would people suggest??(unfortunately i dont have the shooting rights for the woods so no waiting for roosting) Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode.boden Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 hi if it was me I would get in hedge row as long as u are shooting into your perm should not be a problem and try decoying them critters in before and after they hit the woods anyway be safe and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Bode, my main issue is that the field is L shaped, bottom of field has gardens on it so no lead area there, and theres only say 5-6 hundred yards width with fur and loral woods either side. As soon as you shoot they sit... Its a tricky one but one i have had good days at. Guess its all about getting it right... Might try the magnet out i got from a1 decoys, but im still only 50/50 on if that really helps or hinders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode.boden Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 as you said a bit tricky this one try your magnet got nothing to loose bit more movement on field might help to me it's all about haveing fun and doing your bit to help farmer it's not all about big bags off birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode.boden Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 don't forget to let us no how you get on hope your barrels get to hot to handle injoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Very true about the day being fun.. Obviously a few in the bag is always welcome. And now its a case of what to use. 12g 20g or 410. Tempted to use my s/s 20. Good old dtne... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode.boden Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 never had 20 bore but they seem to be very popular now lots of shooters using them even on pheasant shoots and yes it is nice to have a few in bag my mate loves pigeon to eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Pigeon, stout bacon and mushroom. Woth root veg casseroled is a damn good meal. And best to crown the bird.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Regardless of where the best cover for the hide is you should always set up as close to the flightline as possible , by not doing so you spoil your chances considerably . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Regardless of where the best cover for the hide is you should always set up as close to the flightline as possible , by not doing so you spoil your chances considerably . The small barn is on the flight line on one wood edge, but as i say one shot and they sit in the tree waving at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 The small barn is on the flight line on one wood edge, but as i say one shot and they sit in the tree waving at me. Sounds like a bit of a waste of time to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Sounds like a bit of a waste of time to me. Think i need to get the roost shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside1000 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 You will find their behaviour changes as we get into spring and early summer, once the larger groups split up they tend to do a lot more flying around looking for feeding spots, you should get more luck then, I hate this time of year, they spend more time in the trees than feeding, and when they do move they don't seem to follow any real pattern, just moving with the group sometimes settling to feed but often just drifting around , also they seem to get out early and find a favourite feeding spot, if they are not disturbed they will stay on or near it all day, annoying when its not on your permission. on some of the midland areas there are many more bird so more chance of seeing good numbers but for us out on the Norfolk coast, Its a different story, on a good day you might see 200, but they may be just passing and do not return,last time out I put up over 100 on arrival, but ended having only 4 shots in 4 hours, despite having a full decoy pattern out with magnet flappers and floaters. roll on summer, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Well i thought i would do the old find labd owner and ask politely. And it worked... Next saturday i will be stood in the wood waiting for them pesky pigeons to drop in on the ivy etc. Then bang bang i hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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