Ferret664 Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Not sure if this is the right place to post this but when did everyone see their first woodcock this season ? I saw my first one this morning while walking my dogs. Normally see them a little earlier here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 here?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 I put up a post on the 9th in General shooting, about my first woodcock sighting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Seen a couple in the last two weeks, Midlands and Lincolnshire but they may be resident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 I saw 2 on our shoot on Saturday and shot 1 of them. Probably resident birds though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Almost positive the one i saw on the 9th was a migrant, as ive never seen any here in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollerman Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Two seen on the Essex shoot I was beating on yesterday . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 3 seen on our shoot in Somerset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Couple yesterday on our shoot on Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scutt Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 ONE THIS MORNING IN NORTHUMBERLAND COASTAL AREA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 We did 6 drives for Pheasant on Saturday in east Kent and only saw one. Probably a resident as I dont think the migrants have come in yet around here. He/she flitted off unshot as we have a rule of not shooting them till after 1st December and then only if the Gun wants it for his own consumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 one flew into our back room window on sunday afternoon and the youngest spaniel picked it up. It was released unharmed. Have NEVER seen a woodcock in the middle of Liverpool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliross Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Today in a wood near Gateshead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) flushed first one of the year with me spaniel yesterday ,Anglesey. Edited October 31, 2019 by Remimax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) I Saw one walking my dog in near Wigan yesterday morning. Edited November 1, 2019 by joejoe Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, joejoe said: I Saw one walking my dog in near Wigan yesterday morning. send it down my way,he can walk my dog😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 Saw about 6 on our shoot today 1 was added to the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 There lies the question are you a 'Shooter' or a 'Hat Raiser' ? I have to be careful as my wife is a woodcock preservationist and thinks they should not be shot, however if I place a nicely braised woodcock breast meat on her plate she will wuff it down without thought. Personally I believe if they look like a harvestable number about then no harm in taking a few. We used to have days walking the sides of hills around Builth Wellls many years ago with pointers and might finish with three or four brace for our efforts, great sport. Thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 I have shot (more than) my share over the years. I have never made a conscious decision not to shoot any more but I seem to let them go with more regularity these days. It really wouldn’t bother me if I never shot another. What I find annoying is the man who shoots one and then refuses it at the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 I know what you mean although that doesn't bother me as I will gladly tidy up any that are going at the hand out. If you shoot it you should eat it, simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 01/11/2019 at 17:00, andrewluke said: send it down my way,he can walk my dog😁 Brilliant!! I read that the same way you did! We saw at least 5 today on our shoot near Bristol, however we decided not to shoot at any as they are all resident ones we believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted November 3, 2019 Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 1st one on Friday, South Derbyshire. Didn't see many at all here last year so didnt shoot them. Will keep an eye on things as the season progresses as to whether we will harvest a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nmb Posted November 3, 2019 Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 We seen 9 yesterday and all will live to fly another day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted November 3, 2019 Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 Put one up this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Out lamping last night and saw loads on the soaked fields , probably coming in with this full moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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