tinbum71 Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 One of my permissions has harvested his cornfield. It is covered in crows and pigeons so I rolled up in the Jeep, stood between it and the hedge and had a great afternoon. They got wise to this pretty quick, so as I now have the bug, I need some gear. I have an old cammo net 10'x10' and have nicked 4 x 5' aluminium poles off a windbreak. I have a standard DPM jacket and Tilley hat. What else do I need? Now, the missus had made me differentiate between need and want, so keep it pretty basic. What type/quantity of decoys? What type of cammo clothing, head net, gloves etc? Any other things that I don't know I need yet? Cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 (edited) Right you have hide and poles.. For the crows you only need 2 or 3 crows decoys For pigeons get yourself a dozen shells to start with birds will come to them OK..if pattern right. Clothes just wear dark colours (face mask is optional) you do not have to wear cammo gear the secret is not to move to soon my mate kdubya shoots in a very light checked shirt and that does not scare them as long as you are still.. Watch them through the hide and not over it till the last minute.. Best of luck and enjoy.. :lol: Edited August 9, 2008 by hawkeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEINVISIBLESCARECROW Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Small but good pocket bino's I find on occasion very usefull. Hand warmer. Ear plugs (for shotty use) Steel (not plastic) flask. Secuteurs. Knife. A few small first aid items. Mozzie spray or that spray for stings & bites. Pen & cross word for the dull moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifiden Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Big camo bag (got mine from the local surplus store) to put your deeks & other gear in. Cheap fold up chair (£8.99 in Argos) good hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffs-Shooter Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I would go for flock coated decoys, more expensive but much more realistic. Also pigeon cradles (£20 for 10 @ shootwarehouse). Useful on most crops for putting dead birds on. Finally put half a dozen (or more if the missus will let you) in the frezer after a days shooting, thaw then peg out on cradles or kebab scewars as neck props. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Get your deeks at Trago`s as they were very cheep last time I was there they didn`t do flock coated but the shells were easily painted with matt humbrol paint, next time I go I will get some more as I have a few that are a little "Holey" !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffs-Shooter Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Is that Trago Mills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Sure is !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffs-Shooter Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Ill have a look next time im in Cornwall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbum71 Posted August 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Been to tragos, full body deeks for £1.55, I filled my boots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 You can't walk with your boots full of deeks silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 You can't walk with your boots full of deeks silly B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Been to tragos, full body deeks for £1.55, I filled my boots! Love it when a plan comes together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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