anser2 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 I have found that if I am having trouble decoying big flocks over rape its best to get set up early before the birds leave the woods. By shooting them as they arrive ready for their morning feed in small groups they never seem to form big flocks. The contstant shooting keeps the birds split up and for most of the morning the shooting is usualy good. Whats everyone elses experiance in dealing with big flocks over rape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 yes went yesterday had big flock to start with but constant shooting they came back in small flocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 I can't see what the problem is, I hate to see very big flocks that come and go (as quickly) all together. I much prefer it when they break up into small groups. As I shoot a side by side, as long as at least two come at once, I am quite happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted December 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 What I am saying Cranfield is that if I set up when the flocks have already formed for the day they are difficult to get on terms with ( 2 shots and they have moved on ) while if I set up before the pigeons flight and shoot at the early birds the big flocks do not seem to form and I get a constant stream of birds in small parties or singles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 Sorry, I misunderstood you. Having a few guns out covering a few square miles can break up the big flocks, but otherwise you can end up following them all day, like a mobile bird scarer. Been there and done that more times than I care to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tealer Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Sorry, I misunderstood you. Having a few guns out covering a few square miles can break up the big flocks, but otherwise you can end up following them all day, like a mobile bird scarer. Been there and done that more times than I care to remember. If you know which field they are feeding on and have access to their roost you can go early before light and walk them out(best if windy), this splits them up before their first feed, if you can pull them straight in you should have a good steady day and those that are not shot will go back to their previous roost. better than being a mobile bird scarer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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