derwentman Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hi all 1st post on this site just to let you know they have cut the crops at BOT and we had good day out yesterday with 75 Birds shot over the Rape stubble Set up at 1pm and there was another Gun set up in next field he was going and had 56 Birds from his stint since 6am The shooting was instant from the start with ferals galore then 2 woodies for the Magnet then woodies all day All in all a good day with my labrador pup on his 1st pick up day i really enjoyed it happy shooting to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack the lad Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hello derwent man this is my first post also, sounds like you had a good day at BOT i shot there last week only to get soaked to the skin.What started out as a good looking day soon became a complete wash out with the rain ,it stopped the pigeons within ten minutes. Up until the rain there were plenty of pigeons around. Good work mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwentman Posted August 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Hi Jack thanks for reply i did have good day thankyou if you fancy a day out shooting at BOT then post reply on here and we will arrange something its always nice to have a few guns on the same patch to keep them moving and of course if you like a drink afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack the lad Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Hi Jack thanks for reply i did have good day thankyou if you fancy a day out shooting at BOT then post reply on here and we will arrange something its always nice to have a few guns on the same patch to keep them moving and of course if you like a drink afterwards Derwentman that sounds like an offer i cant refuse good days pigeon shooting washed down with a nice beverage after hhhm nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifiden Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Hi all 1st post on this site just to let you know they have cut the crops at BOT and we had good day out yesterday with 75 Birds shot over the Rape stubbleSet up at 1pm and there was another Gun set up in next field he was going and had 56 Birds from his stint since 6am The shooting was instant from the start with ferals galore then 2 woodies for the Magnet then woodies all day All in all a good day with my labrador pup on his 1st pick up day i really enjoyed it happy shooting to you all hi DM, what area were you shooting, was it on NPPC land? Done a few fields around that way myself with stokeshooter. Glad to here you had a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwentman Posted August 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Hi there scifiden yes it was nnpc land next to the canal set up near tin shed and had good day at it where abouts did you shoot at Bot and what was your bag like i have shot there a few times with bags ranging from 10 to 75. In the past there they have been quick to plough it over so im sure there will not be many days left to take advantage of the stubble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwentman Posted August 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Hi Jack a days shooting a nice cool stella after it is then just let me know when your free and we will have a crack at those pesky pigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifiden Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Hi there scifiden yes it was nnpc land next to the canal set up near tin shed and had good day at it where abouts did you shoot at Bot and what was your bag like i have shot there a few times with bags ranging from 10 to 75. In the past there they have been quick to plough it over so im sure there will not be many days left to take advantage of the stubble shot over burton under needwood, stapenhill & tatenhill. All good shoots over rape, hoping to get down & shoot over the stubble soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwentman Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Good work Sci it seems you have shot the whole area i have met a few good people and fellow guns whilst shooting there they are all really friendly and give good advice as to where they have seen pigeons feeding one even rung us up to tell us they were cutting the crops you cant get any more help than that living the other side of derby i didnt even have to go and check thats what i like about the pw community we all seem to be here to help each other in this passion of ours good luck on your next day out and dont forget to post your results on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack the lad Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Shot BOT today perfect conditions nice bit of wind,slightly overcast expecting a red letter day all to no avail,they wouldnt decoy and there wasnt as many about as i thought there would have been. Tried with the magnet and they just spooked away from it so took it down and replaced it with a flapper which did get better results however there just wasnt the pigeon numbers for a large bag i ended up picking 15 up i think derwentman as shot them all.I used two half horse shoe patterns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwentman Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hi Jack sorry to hear i have had all the pigeons at BOT where abouts did you shoot did it not rain today as that always seems to put them off and me with my really waterproof camo coat i always get drenched in it time to invest in something a little drier for these rainy summer days :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack the lad Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hi derwentman i shot over the field with the old burnt barn. I think some of the lack of pigeons and them being spookey may be down to that area being heavily shot when we go i think it may be wise to change location i also cant help but think your freezer must be bursting at the seems lol :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwentman Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Jack i think your spot on with that comment about it being over shot they do get very wary im all set for changing venues when do you fancy a day out in the field do you mind if i bring my dog with me to help with pick ups hes in training at the moment but is really keen and hopefully he will save me keep going out i really cant afford to lose anymore weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpoonlouis Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Derwentman & jack the lad Been thinking about joining nppc if there is enough land in my area, South notts/ north leics/derbyshire borders, Junction 24 M1 basically. Could easily also get down to your area via A50 if there is some permissions around you. How long have you been with nppc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Gents I live in Branston, new to the game, but would love the chance to come and watch (still waiting for my ticket to arrive!!) And did someone mention beers?.... ATB Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwentman Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi there Harpoon been in nppc for 2nd year now there plenty of sites around burton and even 1 in Mansfield im sure if you joined you would find some good shooting to be had in these areas your around the same distance away as me as im in Ripley so if you join and fancy a day out let us know me and jack would be glad to welcome you to a day out with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwentman Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi nick your more than welcome to come with us have you joined nppc good luck with your ticket they do take time to arrive as for the beer you dont need a ticket for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Thanks for the kind offer Drop me a pm when your about, even if its just for a beer Looks like my ticket could take a long time coming ATB Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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