Tollerman Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 My own club The Gunners Pigeon Shooting Club ( based in Essex) was founded in 1954. One of the original members, now in his eighties and our president ,still shoots.In those early days you turned up at the local NFU office and were given a map and a chit.The chit was taken to the police station and exchanged for a slab of cartridgesand off you went.Not much chance of those days coming back but then we don't have the post war food shortages either.Anyone know of an older club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemosear Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Hi, what's the way to get some permission in the Essex area, shot lots of driven game and clays. Really keen too crack on into some woodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 My own club The Gunners Pigeon Shooting Club ( based in Essex) was founded in 1954. One of the original members, now in his eighties and our president ,still shoots.In those early days you turned up at the local NFU office and were given a map and a chit.The chit was taken to the police station and exchanged for a slab of cartridgesand off you went.Not much chance of those days coming back but then we don't have the post war food shortages either.Anyone know of an older club? I can remember also, when people turned up at the local NFU Office and exchanged pigeon feet for cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 at one time most of the shoots ran on "farm cartridges"......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollerman Posted August 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Well Nemosear if you regularly view this forum you will know that the usual response to how do I get into pigeon shooting is "knock on a few doors".However in this crowded county of ours it's almost impossible as every inch of land is shot by someone.There are a few clubs about but sadly getting fewer as the years go by and farms change hands and the shooting rights sold off.You could try beating on a shoot and get to know the keeper as that often leads to a bit of pigeon shooting.If you live in the country try asking in the local village pub.We are lucky to have numerous wildfowling clubs in Essex and most ( Canvey, Colchester and Blackwater to name a few) offer good pigeon shooting.Its out there you just need to make the effort. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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