Rossco89 Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Who keeps a shooting diary? What sort of things do you record in each entry? Do you use an actual diary or just a notebook? Interested in peoples habits after reading Private Thoughts from a Small Shoot by Lawrence Catlow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) I dont keep a shooting diary as such, but at our club we have to fill in a attendance diary with what guns were used, this is done so if the Police want attendance records it's all there. Edited July 2, 2017 by Newbie to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I used to keep records of quarry for the day weather, where. Then when starting with dog I would write how he got on, if nothing else its interesting when you puck it up years later. Mice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 We run an excel sheet as a diary to track scores,winnings and where we are on which day(Clays) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco89 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I used to keep records of quarry for the day weather, where. Then when starting with dog I would write how he got on, if nothing else its interesting when you puck it up years later. Mice! Yep, I like this idea and going to give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I have kept a diary for over 10 years. I wish I had started sooner. I record all quarry species shot, where, when and why. Other detail may include the weather, how my dogs performed or anything amusing or interesting that happened. Looking back entries from years ago is good fun. It is surprising how many things you forget that happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussexboy Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I keep a journal. Just a plain page notebook really. I note down location, date, weather, general comments, how the dog behaved (or didn't as the case maybe), total bag, my bag for how many shots etc. Sometimes add in a few pictures. It is a nice record to look back into from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco89 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I keep a journal. Just a plain page notebook really. I note down location, date, weather, general comments, how the dog behaved (or didn't as the case maybe), total bag, my bag for how many shots etc. Sometimes add in a few pictures. It is a nice record to look back into from time to time. That great thanks for the ideas of what to include Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I have kept a diary for over 10 years. I wish I had started sooner. I record all quarry species shot, where, when and why. Other detail may include the weather, how my dogs performed or anything amusing or interesting that happened. Looking back entries from years ago is good fun. It is surprising how many things you forget that happened. Does it include things like "missed a 30 yard pink and then fell into a muddy creek"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 been doing it since 2005, what i shoot and how many and what farms i shoot them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussexboy Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Does it include things like "missed a 30 yard pink and then fell into a muddy creek"? If I went fowling then yes it probably would.......no pictures though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I was kindly given a copy of the late John Humphreys 'The Country Sportsman's Record Book and Journal' by John himself in 2001 when he showed me round his beloved Hunter's Fen and Lord's Ground Shoot. It is beautifully illustrated by John Paley and in it I religeously record every outing, including time, date, place, weather conditions and any interesting observations of the day. The bag is recorded but is only incidental to the day's events. Like Motty, I wish I had started sooner. However, when reading through it, every day can be instantly recalled vividly and is a good reminder of days spent in the field. I think that most people would benefit from keeping a diary as a reference to previous outing's successes and possible failures. I would certainly recommend the above mentioned journal which Angela Humphreys has now had reissued. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 That's what started me doing it I was given a basc shooting diary as a Christmas present, used normal diary's since but a proper shooting journal is nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco89 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 I think I will start with a hardback notebook, maybe stick a proper journal on the Christmas list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 I was given an Eley diary in 1984, and I've kept a Fishing/shooting/countryside diary since. I too have John Humphreys book, which I started in 2011. I enjoy writing things down and its for my pleasure and nobody else's so there. Keep a dairy its good fun. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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