pbutd Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Had to make a trip to stock up on cartridges this afternoon & it was only another 7 or 8 miles to drop into a roost wood that I haven't shot since this time last year.That time I had taken my mate Dave but I knew he had to visit his poorly Mother today.A year ago we had stood in this wood from 3 to 4.30 pm & only saw two pigeons land at the far end of the wood.Tally for that outing was zero. So today I was not too optimistic;I filled both pockets with shells & set off with the dogs to walk 1/2 mile to the spot.It was cold with a very light wind but there was a small flock of birds in the distance which rose out of some distant oak trees & headed straight to the wood I intended to shoot.A good omen? On entering the wood there were droppings & feathers all over the place& birds lifting off further down. Settled into my chosen position & my first fag on the go & nothing moving.Ten minutes later a flock of 50+ drifted over ,banked into the wind & I had my first birds. From then on until I ran out of cartridges at about 4.15 the action was pretty steady.At that time there was little point in running back to the truck for more squibs so had a pick up.24 picked. I had not brought a game bag so there was a dilemma, two journeys or improvise. I can carry 8 birds in my left hand & 5 in my right & two in my pockets.In the end I took my shooting jacket off, tied the sleeves together, loaded the pigeons into it & over my shoulder.Fortunately I had taken my gun down in a slip which went over the other shoulder.Made it back in one journey. I don't think I shall tell Dave but rest it for 3 weeks & ask him over there then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 A good afternoon`s sport ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Excellent sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Great sport, but two schoolboy errors made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clodhopper Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Lovely bit of afternoon sport. I am looking forward to the end of the game season when we can hopefully find a few in the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIDENSEEK Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Can't beat roosting or flighting when they play ball. Good bit of shooting and you've left a few for your mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Good one. Envious of your good fortune. How many cartridges will you carry next time?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Fantastic sport if you can find it, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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