JDog Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I met up with a friend today to see if we could find some pigeons to decoy. Our two best local estates were both out due to the fox hounds likely presence so we travelled far and wide but we never did see any we could shoot. We saw lots of pigeons but they were on smashed up cover crops which we could not get on. The pub was one option which I declined in favour of a log fire and Channel 4 racing until 3:30 when we had agreed to meet to see if any pigeons were roosting in a small mixed spinney. We arrived at the wood at 4pm in bright sunshine and no wind but pigeons were already coming in. Naturally with no wind they were very high and we both wasted cartridges on 60m birds with little success. At 5pm on the dot the wind got up and the pigeons came in lower and we started to build a decent bag. At 5:30 we had a really squally snow shower which drove the temperature down, froze our fingers but which meant any remaining pigeons were tree top height heading into the shower and were relatively easy to shoot compared to the ones when we first arrived. When we packed up we were both very wet, the dogs were wet and cold, our kit was soaked but we had picked 38 pigeons which made it all worthwhile. As I write this the dogs have been fed and are in front of the fire but my cap, jacket, gun and gun slip and cartridge bag all need to be dealt with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Well done , I am shocked your cap is smaller than the wheelbarrow ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Well done Junior PC, best fill your boots before the move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 It came good in the end JD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy bingo Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 well done mate a very good bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Great result JDog, can't beat the Barbour wax in those conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud 20 Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 good night shooting, time for a pint now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADLY PLUMBER Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Well done Jdog a good result in the end. It paid off putting up with the weather and worked in your favour in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Well done JDog , none of our normal roosts are occupied this year for some reason , may be the lack of acorns. Roost shooting is a great end of the day exercise . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 must of been windy it's blow your shooting vehicle over. well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Welldone, looks like a good bag - good on you for getting a soaking and carrying on :-). Dog looks nice and toasty in the jacket :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Well done , I am shocked your cap is smaller than the wheelbarrow ! I thought that was the dogs blanket Nice one Jdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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