Admiral Von Tirpitz Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Slight problem with a large flock of pigeons on a oil seed rape field I shoot on, its about 40 acres, goes into a nice valley with a stream and woods, but the pigeons instead choose to enter the field across a main A road, which has no hedges at all, so very exposed and they sit about 50yards in from the road on the open top of the field, sometimes 50 or so, last weekend i estimate 200 plus, they made such a racket when taking off and I was half mile away. Any clues as to how to get them, I have up to 400 eyes on me as soon as I get out the car, or walk round the nearest hedge which is well out of range, they fly off and then return 20 minutes later, they never give up, they seem to have one route in and out, only the odd scout pigeon comes close. The rape is getting destroyed. I have thought about setting up the net in middle of field, would that work, also possibly using a stack of bales, but would that put them off too? Any suggestions please? Also spotted a large flock on sugar beet yesterday, they were landing in large numbers even with the beet harvester working, unfortunately not my land to shoot on though. Admiral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 How about putting some bags on stakes in the area by the road thus diverting the pigeons towards your pattern in the bit which is more convienient to shoot? FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 I didnt know clay pigeons moved in flocks or am i looking in the wrong forum.... shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Clay pigeons appearing in large flocks is often the result of a faulty remote switch, causing the trap to release birds one after the other. This can usually be remedied by either banging the remote on the palm of your hand or by removing the battery, glancing at it knowingly and then replacing it carefully. Should the problem persist then it usually necessary to remove the battery from the trap. This will ensure that no further pesky clays are let loose. Hope it helps Paulos Edited December 31, 2008 by paulos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Or it could be a 'Flush' like the one I was meant to go to on the 29th. They're quite fun. Need to have your wits about you and be in synch with your team mate to get anywhere though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Slight problem with a large flock of pigeons on a oil seed rape field I shoot on, its about 40 acres, goes into a nice valley with a stream and woods, but the pigeons instead choose to enter the field across a main A road, which has no hedges at all, so very exposed and they sit about 50yards in from the road on the open top of the field, sometimes 50 or so, last weekend i estimate 200 plus, they made such a racket when taking off and I was half mile away. Any clues as to how to get them, I have up to 400 eyes on me as soon as I get out the car, or walk round the nearest hedge which is well out of range, they fly off and then return 20 minutes later, they never give up, they seem to have one route in and out, only the odd scout pigeon comes close. The rape is getting destroyed. I have thought about setting up the net in middle of field, would that work, also possibly using a stack of bales, but would that put them off too? Any suggestions please? Also spotted a large flock on sugar beet yesterday, they were landing in large numbers even with the beet harvester working, unfortunately not my land to shoot on though. Admiral A hide in the middle of the field If you can set it up and leave it for a few days so they become accustomed to it so much the better. If you want to keep them off the field place flags (like ferret master suggested) and as many as you can or poles with 4-5 foot of that tape the old bill use to mark crime scenes. You have noticed the 20 minute rule too! LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Von Tirpitz Posted December 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thank you gentlemen, I did not think of the flags or tape ideas, so very helpful. Yet to see any flocks of clays coming over, fortunately they cannot see me when I take them out to shoot, otherwise I would miss them too. Happy Pigeon and other hunting to all for 2009 ! Regards Admiral HMS Suffolk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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