steveyg Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Treated myself to a paid days shooting today, rape stubble was on offer and was set up for 11am. The wind was perfect and the first hour was really good sport I had forgotton how magical it is watching a bird totally commit to a decoy pattern... I know a lot of people on the forum are not in favour for paying for pigeon shooting however I thoroughly enjoyed the day. Finished on 27 and had a cracking double however on the hour drive back home I started doing the maths...£3.70 apigeon,, I think I would probably have been better off spending the money on diesel and allocating the time to door knocking..... Then again had a great day in the country side and timed my departure perfectly..two mins in the truck and the heavens opened big time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugarford Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 You enjoyed the day thats the main thing Steve.Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Nothing wrong with that, paying or not. Keep up your interest and enthusiasm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Some people are not fortunate in having 100s of acres of permission. You paid for a day, you enjoyed it, thats all that matters, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 If you haven't got the acreage available to you, or the time to look for it, or do any recon, then buying a day is the answer. I know lots of people that do it and consider it no different than buying a days game shooting, or a day on the Broads, or somewhere similar, with a fishing guide. You enjoyed it and thats all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Its a cracking day out and I'd gladly pay it. Better than a day at a theme park or such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 At the risk of getting lynched , thats far better value than a day on the pheasants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 YHPM 👍👍 YHPM 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 YHPM YHPM Top bloke..speak soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 was that with Beasley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 That sounds like a nice day out.some of we pay a lot lot more than that to shoot pheasant but dont think about how much each bird cost you just enjoy your sport. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 was that with Beasley? No,I have left a message for him to call me back though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Hi Good day out When you worked out the cost did you build in your kill to cartridge ratio Can't work it out properly with out that info All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 No,I have left a message for him to call me back though this time of year he gets v busy..lots of french/belgisans come over.but boy does he have some land/pigeon shooting at harvest time....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Hi Good day out When you worked out the cost did you build in your kill to cartridge ratio Can't work it out properly with out that info All the best Of just checked and I used 57 carts which I am very pleased with.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 just checked and I used 57 carts which I am very pleased with.. 2 to1 Very good So you had 57 opportunity for your money not 27 birds this has just halved the cost per bird Or at 3 to 1 put it up by a third Just a thought All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Some people are not fortunate in having 100s of acres of permission. You paid for a day, you enjoyed it, thats all that matters, +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilts#Dave Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 £100 isn't bad for a day out and 27 birds really, was that all the hide/kit setup for you as well? Though It really frustrates me how 'guides' turn up in the summer with all and sundry on the stubbles and cherry pick all the best shooting when you've been struggling on all year carrying kit for miles etc, I can also see why people want to pay for the shooting when they haven't or any of their own. Your day out sounds perfect for someone who hasn't got access to their own shooting and very affordable for a day out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted August 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 It was a DIY day,I believe its £200 to use their kit/hide etc. Could have had 32 but I am a little rusty..however still pleased with shot v kill ratio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 long as you are happy thats all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdab Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Hi Steve not sure whether you can reveal names on here could you inbox his details wouldn't mind a day on one of his permissions being local Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted August 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Hi Steve not sure whether you can reveal names on here could you inbox his details wouldn't mind a day on one of his permissions being local pm sent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 A good day out is enjoying yourself and sounds like a good one to me. Its not the numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuy Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Im lucky to have 10,000s of acres to shoot over but at particular times we dont have the numbers that other parts of the country have, and I have in the past paid for shooting pigeon (£150) and found it good value when you consider reconnaissance needed to provide a decent day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Im lucky to have 10,000s of acres to shoot over but at particular times we dont have the numbers that other parts of the country have, and I have in the past paid for shooting pigeon (£150) and found it good value when you consider reconnaissance needed to provide a decent day. Your right I think people underestimate costs. I have many farms to shoot over but still have a bill of circa £400 for Christmas drinks and endless recce,.Whilst I don't charge I do ask fr a £20 contribution to meet my costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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