Looking for shooting in Derbyshire!!!

[JD140]

Hello,

 

I'm new to the forum and (as the title suggests) am looking to get back into pigeon shooting in the Derbyshire area. Whilst I kept my guns I haven't done any serious shooting for 15 years, prior to that I was in a couple of pheasant syndicates, a partridge shoot and did some rough and clay shooting. Unfortunately I have lost contact with the people i used to shoot with and was wondering if any of you could help me with the following?

 

1) I live just outside Matlock, can anyone suggest any society's, syndicates or clubs to get me back into things?

 

2) I have all the decoys, poles, nets etc but was thinking of buying a rotary magnet, can anyone suggest a good make?

 

Looking forward to any replies.

[steveshoots]

A1 Decoys do a terrific magnet I have got 2 of them and when decoying use both at the same time in the same pattern sometimes its terrific sometimes it will not work . When that happens take them in and use 2 pigeon flappers of which A1 have turbo flappers and I honestly think they are better than magnets. All the best on getting going again and I hope this helps.

Best of luck Steve.

[JD140]

Thanks for the reply, may order a couple of Turbo Flappers then and not bother with the rotary. Do you have any advice on where to pick up pigeon shooting? A guy I met earlier recommended Leicestershire Wild Fowling Association, as apparently they have land all over and lots of pigeon shooting, however, looking at their website it looks as though they've packed in. So any other suggestions would be very welcome???

[TIGHTCHOKE]

Either get out and knock on farmers doors or join a pheasant shoot and beat.

 

Best ways to get shooting!