Finally I had a chance to take out my new shot gun at the weekend. I have permission to shoot on a small bit of farm land which consists of 2/3 long thin fields with strips of woodland seperating them.
The first thing that struck me was the change (last time I was there was early autumn with my air rifle). This time there was much less cover and much less wildlife. These things are obvious when you think about it but to see the change winter brings was quite something.
I didn't see a rabbit this time whereas there were at least 2 or 3 seperate colonies last time. There were several pigeons but they are very cautious and eaisly scared from over 100m away.
The pigeons are the subject of my question (at last you say) what I was wondering is do other people build a hide and use decoys or pick a spot in the woods and wait for the pigeons to roost? Also is there a big change in method with the seasons?
Decoying seems to involve a lot of equipment which I don't really want to shell out on yet. I was out at the wrong time to wait for roosting on Saturday but I will try and get out ready for dusk next time I think.
Let me know what you do at this time of year and in the other seasons.
However even returning with an empty bag it was a good morning. Who was it said " a bad day shooting is still far better than a good day in the office" very true.
Bill
ps. that was my 1000th post ):
The first thing that struck me was the change (last time I was there was early autumn with my air rifle). This time there was much less cover and much less wildlife. These things are obvious when you think about it but to see the change winter brings was quite something.
I didn't see a rabbit this time whereas there were at least 2 or 3 seperate colonies last time. There were several pigeons but they are very cautious and eaisly scared from over 100m away.
The pigeons are the subject of my question (at last you say) what I was wondering is do other people build a hide and use decoys or pick a spot in the woods and wait for the pigeons to roost? Also is there a big change in method with the seasons?
Decoying seems to involve a lot of equipment which I don't really want to shell out on yet. I was out at the wrong time to wait for roosting on Saturday but I will try and get out ready for dusk next time I think.
Let me know what you do at this time of year and in the other seasons.
However even returning with an empty bag it was a good morning. Who was it said " a bad day shooting is still far better than a good day in the office" very true.
Bill
ps. that was my 1000th post ):