ajsnelling Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hello all My last post was regarding being new to shotgun shooting (always used air guns) Since then I've managed to gain permission on a really good/big rapeseed oil field with a tree patch dead centre. Plenty of cover! The only thing is there were no pigeons feeding on it. I set my hide up right beneath a flight path which meant I got 4 pigeons which I was well happy with. They were all full up with peas! They didn't seem to bother about my decoys (12 flocked half shells and 2 floaters) just flew right over my head. Any tips to get them a bit more interested? Also very quickly. What's the law regarding a friend who has a licence using my other shotgun if he is with me? He doesn't own one for himself Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) Peas? Very unlikely. They may have been Ivy berries. Edited January 17, 2016 by JDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) Hello all My last post was regarding being new to shotgun shooting (always used air guns) Since then I've managed to gain permission on a really good/big rapeseed oil field with a tree patch dead centre. Plenty of cover! The only thing is there were no pigeons feeding on it. I set my hide up right beneath a flight path which meant I got 4 pigeons which I was well happy with. They were all full up with peas! They didn't seem to bother about my decoys (12 flocked half shells and 2 floaters) just flew right over my head. Any tips to get them a bit more interested? Also very quickly. What's the law regarding a friend who has a licence using my other shotgun if he is with me? He doesn't own one for himself Thanks Go and find the only pea field in the land and you will shoot a ton 😁 Edited January 17, 2016 by Dr D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsnelling Posted January 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Peas? Very unlikely. They may have been Ivy berries.Ah ok I see. I'm still learning haha thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 As long as you don't leave him alone with it, your friend can shoot your other shotgun, since you will be next to him in the hide supervising. Might be an idea for him (and you, if you haven't already, for that matter) to get shooting insurance, such as that offered by BASC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 As long as you don't leave him alone with it, your friend can shoot your other shotgun, since you will be next to him in the hide supervising. Might be an idea for him (and you, if you haven't already, for that matter) to get shooting insurance, such as that offered by BASC. is this on a permission?I would 100% seek permission from the land owner to take another gun with you....important for them to know who is on their land with guns.......not least for their own protection/insurance purposes.atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) As long as you don't leave him alone with it, your friend can shoot your other shotgun, since you will be next to him in the hide supervising. Might be an idea for him (and you, if you haven't already, for that matter) to get shooting insurance, such as that offered by BASC. He said his friend has a licence but no gun , so he is able to lend him one and his friend can shoot where he likes alone (subject to permission ), I think a gun may only be lent for 72 hrs though. Edited January 18, 2016 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Up to 72 hours, no need to enter on to certificate, over 72 hours will need to be entered on to certificate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 He said his friend has a licence but no gun , so he is able to lend him one and his friend can shoot where he likes alone (subject to permission ), I think a gun may only be lent for 72 hrs though. Ah yes, my bad, I misread it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsnelling Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Thank you for clearing this up for me. I had read about the 72 hour rule before but wasn't 100% happy to risk it incase I'd got it wrong. Going back out tomorrow for a few hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 You will need to watch the field regularly to see when the birds start showing interest in the rape. In my area they have only started feeding on rape in the last few days, its probable that the hard frosts, drop in temperature and lack of pickings on the old stubbles, is having an effect. As others have said, make sure the landowner agrees with your friend shooting, don't assume anything. Permissions are lost easier than they are gained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 He said his friend has a licence but no gun , so he is able to lend him one and his friend can shoot where he likes alone (subject to permission ), I think a gun may only be lent for 72 hrs though. All correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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