naddan28 Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Right guys, I haven't been shooting for ages mainly due to exams but partly due to me not feeling comfortable with my marksmanship. I have practiced somewhat, decreased the range I was trying to shoot over and in under 2 weeks will have all my uni exams out of the way. So some shooting is in order! I have 2 permissions, one which is completely open fields with no cover and (in feb) had cabbages & sprouts with some pheasant cover at the top. The other I have never shot over which if i remember, was cabbages & sprouts again, but a bit more natural cover and trees. Now whenever I used to shoot the first, I always noticed a flightline for both rooks and pigeons which runs across the centre of the field. So my plan is to purchase some rook decoys and throw down some bread hopefully drawing them in, with me hidden under a camo net at a known range which my scope will be pre zeroed. Second plan, is to use the good old nest with broken egg trick alongside a maggie decoy to draw in any maggies. Finally, when I was there in jan I was walking around the field and saw a rabbit bolt from the edge of the field into the orchard. Now we have no warren's on my shoot I know that for a fact so would a lone rabbit stray from the orchards into the field? I am hoping that on a quiet day we might catch the odd one although if farm work is busy then doubt they will be out. I am going to chat with the farmer as I know he has a fox problem (uses 12G to get the *******) and see whether baiting a known area would be a good idea, then he (or me if I get my SGC) can catch them on the off chance or ambush them. So lads the big question, is there any major holes in my plans? I am really inexperienced so would love for you to spot any obv errors before I go out shooting! I am going to ask whether they're any particular area's he has had problems recently or wants me to focus on. Thanks in advance, Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Sounds good in theory. Just learn from any mistakes or if they don't come in then don't be afraid to change tactics. Just make sure you are well camoflauged. Some corvids are wary of any new structures so a green lump (you) appearing in a field overnight might get them worrying. It is best to construct a hide a few days before hand and let them settle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Sounds good in theory. Just learn from any mistakes or if they don't come in then don't be afraid to change tactics.Just make sure you are well camoflauged. Some corvids are wary of any new structures so a green lump (you) appearing in a field overnight might get them worrying. It is best to construct a hide a few days before hand and let them settle. Thanks, snakebite what do you guys use for a hide? I was considering getting a piegon hide/blind but that won't cover me up from above and I cant swing like you can with a shotgun. Thanks again, Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykayaker Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Have a go & try it out, u dont know if u dont try Just dont forget ur Gun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 is the below any use as a hide to layup in with the air rifle (its a british army Basha (DMP Camo 95) http://www.outdoorsman.co.uk/contents/medi...basha150095.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theskyfox Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Just a tip...take a flask of your favourite beverage (Tea/Soup) and get yourself some good ol'e camo netting. Ebay is good and cheap for this...! Otherwise the plan sounds fine, ull get better as you do it more and more. also if you've got any DPM jackets or clothing then wear it - it helps. -Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Just a tip...take a flask of your favourite beverage (Tea/Soup) and get yourself some good ol'e camo netting. Ebay is good and cheap for this...! Otherwise the plan sounds fine, ull get better as you do it more and more. also if you've got any DPM jackets or clothing then wear it - it helps. -Andrew Yeah I have Camo 95 trousers and jacket, just wanted something to lay up under so couldn't be seen! Thanks, Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I was toying with the idea of getting a pop up hide or "Dog house". It is like the pop up tents the kids have only in realtree. Quick easy and light to carry. Google or look on ebay for ideas of what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 So my plan is to purchase some rook decoys and throw down some bread hopefully drawing them in, On the BASC website it says that they do not advocate the baiting of fields when shooting pigeon or crows. Just a thought does anyone else do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 So my plan is to purchase some rook decoys and throw down some bread hopefully drawing them in, On the BASC website it says that they do not advocate the baiting of fields when shooting pigeon or crows. Just a thought does anyone else do this just as well I am going after Rooks then isnt it At the end of the day my view is, when the problem exists you are going to go for the most effective method to solve it. Should that involve baiting, I may well do. Although will see how the decoys work alone first but if needs be.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 On the BASC website it says that they do not advocate the baiting of fields when shooting pigeon or crows. Where does it say this? Not calling your bluff but I have never heard this before. When carrying out pest control as opposed to "sport" isn't it o.k. to bait the field? Might be worth starting another thread if there is enough intrest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted May 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 On the BASC website it says that they do not advocate the baiting of fields when shooting pigeon or crows. Where does it say this? Not calling your bluff but I have never heard this before. When carrying out pest control as opposed to "sport" isn't it o.k. to bait the field? Might be worth starting another thread if there is enough intrest. yep, the pope doesnt advocate condoms but does that mean your not gonna use contraceptive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 We will have to meet up one day Nad. We can show each other how **** we are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 its under codes of practice .. then pigeon shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Are we talking shotguns only or does it include air rifles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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