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What is the right weather for shooting pigeons?
Most articles written about pigeon shooting mention, at some stage in the proceedings, the weather conditions on the day in question. Indeed, I have written many times, how Paul and I…
In search of Orkney greylag
Having shot geese in most of the iconic Scottish locations, there was still one area that I hadn’t yet explored – the Orkney Isles. So when the opportunity presented itself…
Sharing your hide
Peter Theobald reveals why two hides can be better than one and how to play nicely with others while sharing a hide
How to place rotary decoys
To spin or not to spin – that is the question. Of all the questions that I get asked when I run BASCs pigeon courses, the one that crops up…
Do you shoot pigeon for sport or pest control?
Here’s a question for you, do you shoot pigeon for sport or are you doing it as pest control? Under the terms of the general licences, we are only allowed…
Should you wear a hat when shooting pigeons over decoys?
Pigeons can see your face peering up at them, but there are alternatives to wearing a hat or veil if you find them uncomfortable
Where did the woodpigeons go?
Find out where our pigeon go to in the winter and the best places to ambush them
Pigeon shooting: The year ahead
Pigeon shooting: Who knows what the future might bring for decoying? Peter Theobald has his best guess!
Should we use bigger decoys to draw pigeons in from a distance?
There are more effective ways to make your patterns stand out, says pigeon expert
Is it possible to put too many decoys into a pattern?
In theory you can't use too many, but beware that birds will turn wide if there isn't enough room to land safely
How can I get better results with a floater decoy?
A badly positioned floater will turn more birds away than it attracts
Pigeon shooting: Decoying over laid cereals
Pigeon shooting: Decoying over laid cereals: In the blink of an eye we’ve gone from looking forward to the spring drillings to being on the brink of pigeons turning their…
Can you recommend a good pigeon shooting seat?
Pigeon shooting: Can you recommend a commercially available seat that’s suitable for pigeon decoying? I’ve tried various tins and drums but found them awkward to carry and uncomfortable.
Is there a secret to bagging a double when pigeon shooting?
I've started pigeon shooting on my dad’s farm and love every minute of it. My shooting's getting better but I have yet to manage a double, is there a secret…
Do I need different nettings to match the background?
Pigeon shooting: Is it necessary to buy different colours of camo netting to suit seasonal changes to background vegetation? Can I get away with just one?
Is it worth sticking real pigeon wings to plastic decoys?
Pigeon shooting: Is it worth going to the trouble of sticking real pigeon wings to plastic decoys. Does it make them more effective?
Are static decoys good when pigeon shooting patchy rape?
Pigeon shooting: What’s the best way of decoying pigeons coming to small bare patches in standing rape – do I use a rotary machine and, if so, should I place…
I can’t find any information about Chapuis shotguns?
Chapuis shotguns: I have recently acquired a Chapuis shotgun, an over-under 12-bore with sideplates. However, I am experiencing difficulty finding any information about the model, the year of manufacture and…
Which rifle is best? The CZ 455, an Anschutz or a Sako Quad?
Which rifle is best? I am considering purchasing either a CZ 455 16in barrel rifle, an Anschutz 18in barrel rifle or a Sako Quad, but I would appreciate some guidance.…