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kippylawkid
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Sometimes it's like other areas and we are sparse for pigeons but It's one of those times of the year when pigeons are in abundance on my patch and I am spoilt for choice. I had intended shooting the stubble where I had a good day last Saturday but a call from the keeper on our syndicate put me onto a block of bean stubbles. I left it another day as the 20mph west wind was forecast to be perfect for the fields and so it proved. I started out at 11am with 20 dead bird carcases on cradles, a whirly and 2 flappers as the organic stubble was very dense with weeds and I needed to make the pattern stand out in such a large block of stubble. They came quietly to start but the fields are normally "afternoon" fields and between 2 and 4pm it was constant traffic. I shot moderately compared to my recent trips but the birds were testers in the strong wind. (That's what I think any way!) Stan worked hard again and we picked 140. Cracking days sport with hopefully another day to be had next week. If I'd shot the day before on a calm day I don't think I'd have made half that.

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In the last two weeks or so I haven't seen as many pigeons as you have shot in one day , I am hopping they are are devouring the glut of acorns rather than me doing a good job in keeping the numbers down .

Excellent bag and I love the expression on your dogs face , one very happy dog and no doubt a very happy master .

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14 hours ago, motty said:

Well done, Kid. I'm pretty jealous!

No need Motty, it's all cycles. We are usually a month or so behind you boys down south for harvest. I was the green eyed monster during July and August when you and Muncher were slaying them! 

3 hours ago, pigeon controller said:

Well done, did you thank the Keeper for the Intel. Great result.

He's a good pal of mine and lets me have run of the 3 farms our syndicate is located on. It's a massive perk for me as I know I can let fields build up without worrying another shooter gets there first. So yes, he does get repaid in pints of beer!

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2 hours ago, kippylawkid said:

No need Motty, it's all cycles. We are usually a month or so behind you boys down south for harvest. I was the green eyed monster during July and August when you and Muncher were slaying them! 

He's a good pal of mine and lets me have run of the 3 farms our syndicate is located on. It's a massive perk for me as I know I can let fields build up without worrying another shooter gets there first. So yes, he does get repaid in pints of beer!

You are right, its just that I can't see many opportunities for me on the horizon. I may have finished my main pigeon shooting for this year.

Good luck for you on your next outing!

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