Mike Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 Just a quick bit of advice - I have the chance to shoot in a wood in Feb, I am used to shooting over crops. The wood is currently full to bursting, and I will be shooting with 4 other people in the wood. Any advice with regards decoying? Would I risk putting pigeons off with decoys? What advice for do's and dont's when shooting with other people within a relatively small area.. Look forward to replies. Great forum.. keep it going.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 I roost shoot in a ride now and again, If you cant see the bird and it lands, wait for a minute, and stalk around a bit till you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdowns hunter Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 Roost shooting is great Just make sure that the 4 guns are spread out to keep all of the wood covered if there are clearings in the wood so that you can get a decent shot between the trees try them out if the wood is quite dense then stand at the warm side ( away from the wind) as that is where the birds are likely to land Try and catch them as they fly in from the surrounding field they usually come in against the wind but not always If the wood is as good as you say then decoys will not be required once the light has started to go you can stand in the open and they wont see you Have a good shoot HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 HH has just about covered it, but safety is your biggest consideration with 5 Guns in the wood. I would stress that it is important to place your Guns carefully and everyone to know, where each other is. Agree a signal to stop shooting (whistle ?) and where you are going to meet up afterwards (Saves hunting around for each other in the dark). Also, for safety sake, have a "No Ground Game rule". You won,t need decoys, but a face net, or something similar will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOODIES WORST NIGHTMARE Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 YOUVE HAD SOME EXCELLENT ADVICE SO FAR, ALL I WOULD ADD IS TO MAKE SURE AT LEAST ONE OF YOU HAS A GOOD DOG, AND TO LEAVE THE PICKING UP TILL THE END IF YOU CAN WHEN IT IS POSSIBLE TO CONCENTRATE ON THE DOG AS OPPOSED TO SHOOTING.....IF ITS AS GOOD AS YOU SAY, HOPE FOR SOME WIND AND THAT OTHERS ARE OUT AND ABOUT IN THE SURROUNDING WOODS.....IT WILL KEEP THEM MOVING. BEST OF LUCK, W.W.N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzer Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 A good windy over cast night will work in your favor......try not to shoot at birds that are out of range! Ive seen blokes shooting at birds wich are far to high so many times....they shoot 100 carts for a hand full of birds......stay safe!!! All the best Buzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermin Dropper Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 I think they have just about covered it, I usually take a good head lamp to find your way back easier in the dark, and to help with any picking up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOODIES WORST NIGHTMARE Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 BUZZER IS RIGHT, SOME OF THE WORST KILLS TO CARTRIDGE RATIOS I HAVE EVER SEEN HAVE BEEN FROM ROOST SHOOTS, BEFORE YOU START, DO TAKE A LOOK AT THE HEIGHT OF THE TREES THEY WILL BE LANDING INTO, THINK ABOUT THAT AS THEY FLY OVERHEAD ! AS THE LIGHT FADES IT CAN GET DECEIVING, ONCE AGAIN GOOD LUCK (WE WILL BE ASKING HOW YOU GOT ON !! ) W.W.F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tody27 Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 it is a good idea to wear shooting specs if your with other ppl. The shot fall out can blind u if u r looking straight up, in your case at the pigeons coming to roost. With other people you dont no where there shot is falling either. tody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F150 Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 I appreciate that there is nothing like good wood shooting. But may I suggest you intercept the birds on a good flightline to the wood rather than shoot the wood. Firstly this will preserve the roost, overshooting will move them some where else. Secondly, intercepting birds is far easy and will for the majority of times produce bigger bags than shooting the wood itself. Wait for a 35mph+ wind, be light and move with the birds, as you will be dictated by wind direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 A good windy over cast night will work in your favor......try not to shoot at birds that are out of range! Ive seen blokes shooting at birds wich are far to high so many times....they shoot 100 carts for a hand full of birds......stay safe!!! All the best Buzz I did hit a stonking pigeon on a driven day. It was about 40-50yds up. First barrel. Infront of the keeper Then I shot a L+R on the same drive, my dad never did live it down. What with all the jokes like "If shooting's genetic, your wife must be good," Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddeer 40 Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 most important, the use of good camouflage, I use Walls advantage timber for wood, cover your face & hands and do not move until the last moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 Thank you all for your advice.. Will be put to good use.. I will let you know how I get on.. Anyone got a good pigeon receipe?? Thanks again!! m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Go to the recipes forum and you will find a lot of good recipes. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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