Redbournbury 60 Bird Sporting Clay Shoot (Herts) Saturday 29/09/18 Starts 12:30

[Redm0002]

GET SOME MUCH NEEDED PRACTICE IN READINESS FOR THE NEW GAME SEASON.

On Saturday 15th September 2018 we had another bright, sunny day, although the wind was a bit gusty at times. 

Only 20 guns turned up to shoot, some of the regulars were seen at the classic car meet up on Harpenden Common, you know who you are!. 

Not everyone turns up for the 12:30 start now, so the groups are more spread out and there is less queuing.

The lack of rain is also keeping the ford low, not that there are usually many issues with it if it gets higher. But some people need reassuring. 

NEXT SHOOT 29/09/18  STARTS 12:30

The shoots will  continue to be held every 2nd Saturday right through the year. New shooters will receive a mug listing the shoot dates for 2018 (if there are still any left).

£16 for a 60 bird Sporting Clay shoot. £13 for a second round. SGC required.

NOTE: Fibre wad cartridges only, max shot size 7. Cartridges are available for £5:00 / box of 25. Can be bought in bulk (£50/250)(£200/1000) if stocks allow.

Shoot starts at 12:30, currently last ticket is 15:00. (Last ticket time extends to 16:00 with the daylight hours increased through Spring/Summer).

Safety Equipment must be worn: Hat, Safety Glasses, Ear Defenders.

Semi-automatic Shotguns: If not carried in a slip, a breech flag MUST be used. Only 2 cartridges are to be loaded when the gun is in use.

Safety Tape: Tape is used to mark off all areas where shooters MUST not cross. To do so could result in them being hit by other shooters.

The shoot is held over 6 Stands offering a variety of targets, using Standard, Midi, Rabbit and Battue clays and are shaped by the features of the scenic ground. No two shoots are the same.

The site is on a flood plane, so can be wet and muddy underfoot, walking/hunting/welly boots are advised.

Tea and coffee is included on the ticket. Full English Breakfast Bowls, Bacon rolls, Doughnuts, Chocolate and Soft Drinks are available for purchase.

Ample parking.

WC.

The site is best approached from the Harpenden to St Albans Road (A1081) via Beesonend Lane.

Follow the Brown Fishery and Black and White Shoot signs down the lane for 1 mile. At the ford turn right and continue along the lane to the site. The short length of ford to drive through is only inches deep. The fishermen that come to the site never have any problems. 

13/14 days the site functions as a day ticket fishery for Trout (Lake 1 and R.Ver) and Mixed Coarse Fishery (Lake 2).

Want to try fly fishing for trout or coarse fishing for carp, tench, chub, bream, perch, roach and rudd? Taster sessions can be arranged. Lake and Chalk Stream Trout fishing for £15!!! Brown Trout to 4lb in the river (catch and release only). Note: The Brown Trout River Season is now open.

See the newly updated Redbournbury Fishery and Sporting Clay website and our Facebook page.

[Wymondley]

Cracking shoot on the 15th!

Some deceptively difficult birds, some looked easy but weren't, well that's my excuse for my worst score there so far.

Highly  recommended  if  you're local and not  yet shot here.

I'm away the 29th,  be back for the 13th.

 

 

 

[browndog]

What a great little shoot you have, I was down on 29th Sept, car park was full but met up with a mate and had a great round of clays. The banter from the other groups as we walked around was excellent, the sun was shining and the weather was outstanding. Thanks for a couple hours of entertainment, always nice to get a free cup of tea as well.

[Redm0002]

Wymondley, as ever many thanks for your comments.

Browndog, your comments are very much appreciated. Unfortunately I had to be elsewhere on the day after setting up Stands 1-3 on Friday. I am glad the shoot met with your approval. Hope to see you next time. If not, don't forget us. We are there every second Saturday right through the year. As well as the tea, there are cups with the shoot dates printed on them available, also for free.

Best regards

Martin