Thread: Pigeons over Peas

The hedge provided some shade on a 30 degree day. The birds didn't like getting to close to the tall hedge though.

I think layouts are ok, provide sitting in the middle of the spread. Its faster, more comfortable and more social to shoot from behind the flax blind on chairs.

As soon as the pigeon flares it wings and put the brakes on, you know get very long. They change direction way faster than ducks etc. the Decoys were about 20 yards out, but overall, a little to close to the tall hedge but we needed the shade.

Originally Posted by Uplandstalker

The hedge provided some shade on a 30 degree day. The birds didn't like getting to close to the tall hedge though.

I think layouts are ok, provide sitting in the middle of the spread. Its faster, more comfortable and more social to shoot from behind the flax blind on chairs.

As soon as the pigeon flares it wings and put the brakes on, you know get very long. They change direction way faster than ducks etc. the Decoys were about 20 yards out, but overall, a little to close to the tall hedge but we needed the shade.

sweet im pickin ours will be just as toasty after lunch but figure cos there little pea stubble on the paddock the tree/weedy edge might be more likely to look less sussat least they won be able to see us from behind if the winds not right if there bloody is any
30 metres out for the dekes should still male for well shootable birds??

Originally Posted by gsp follower

sweet im pickin ours will be just as toasty after lunch but figure cos there little pea stubble on the paddock the tree/weedy edge might be more likely to look less sussat least they won be able to see us from behind if the winds not right if there bloody is any
30 metres out for the dekes should still male for well shootable birds??

30 meters is getting out there, 30, you would be shooting at 35-40 for a lot of birds. Remember these little suckers know how to turn as will as fly, but like ducks.

Originally Posted by Uplandstalker

30 meters is getting out there, 30, you would be shooting at 35-40 for a lot of birds. Remember these little suckers know how to turn as will as fly, but like ducks.

perhaps i was thinkin of the 12 gaugers who dont like to change chokes
bits of pigeons aint fun for the dog to pick up.
only about 50 0dd hitting it but there are rabbits and hares to keep it interesting.