JDog Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 We arrived back from a day trip by 3pm. I had an hour in bed then I set off to the wood opposite my house with two naughty dogs to roost shoot. The wind was blowing 40mph. I was in place by 4.20 and had the first shot soon after. The pigeons were numerous and tricky and I had to rein in some optimistic shooting. There were still plenty to shoot at. Had I taken a companion he would have had just as many shots as I did such were the numbers. The dogs picked 20 pigeons. There will be more to find in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Great effort jdog 👏🏻 What is your success rate on finding downed birds the following day? I’ve seen people say a few times about picking the following day and have always been intrigued at the success rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 well done jd nice to get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Well done, it’s a good job you recharged your batteries with the hour in bed!! I hope you are successful in finding more downed birds in the morning . In my experience my Fox will find them before you. Thanks for reporting to us lesser mortals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Nice report JD- I bet those naughty dogs will be dreaming of pigeons tonight. We pigeon shooters are lucky fellows to have such a variety of opportunities to take, however 20 shot roost shooting in a good wind is great late afternoon sport. Good luck with the pick up tomorrow- I hope Charlie hasn’t got there first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 That’s a great walk out 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Sounds fantastic J, I was in a wood Friday afternoon during the storm. Crazy some some say but the pigeons were the most challenging I have shot in some time. (All stuffed full of rape) Roost shooting in a good wind certainly takes some beating👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkin Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Well done JD , I have never done that good roost shooting but I think you have to have a warm wood don't ya and one that ent shot to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Morkin said: Well done JD , I have never done that good roost shooting but I think you have to have a warm wood don't ya and one that ent shot to much. Yes indeed- a warm wood is preferred by the pigeons, and one that is not overshot is preferred by us shooters. I had a cracking roost wood ( before storm Arwen) and I shot it every second or third week. Weather conditions also play a huge part. Edited February 24, 2022 by the hitman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 Well done jd another good report of a great roost shoot 20 is a fantastic return, I sadly have no woods to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 22 hours ago, Spr1985 said: Great effort jdog 👏🏻 What is your success rate on finding downed birds the following day? I’ve seen people say a few times about picking the following day and have always been intrigued at the success rate I picked 2 and the Badgers had another two. I have been watching the line into the wood for the last hour from the comfort of my bedroom. So far over 200 pigeons have gone into the wood. Last night it would have been 300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 2 hours ago, JDog said: I picked 2 and the Badgers had another two. I have been watching the line into the wood for the last hour from the comfort of my bedroom. So far over 200 pigeons have gone into the wood. Last night it would have been 300. You seem to be spending a lot of daylight time in the bedroom Mr JDog , hopefully it is not a medical reason , or is it more of a private matter ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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