February 28, 2023
Put two or more pigeon shooters in a room and you’ll soon have a lively discussion about which radical piece of kit works the best at drawing in the grey squadrons.
September 07, 2012
Is there anything I can spray on my plastic full-bodied pigeon decoys to repel water droplets and stop them glinting in the light?
March 21, 2012
How do I get my dog to stop bringing back my dead pigeon decoys instead of freshly shot birds?
May 10, 2010
When pigeon decoying, I was told not to overdo the white paint where a pigeon’s white neck bars are concerned, as the markings act as a warning to real birds.
November 07, 2008
Whats the furthest away you can place your decoys so that theyre still effective?
March 21, 2023
Although a shotgun is usually my tool of choice for dealing with crop-raiding pigeons, shooting pigeons with an airgun is also an option. Out on open fields, these birds can sometimes be persuaded to land among, or at least close to, a decoy pattern, but it doesn’t always work. A more reliable and generally far…
March 12, 2014
Pigeons can see your face peering up at them, but there are alternatives to wearing a hat or veil if you find them uncomfortable
December 28, 2013
There are more effective ways to make your patterns stand out, says pigeon expert
June 24, 2013
Pigeon shooting: Is it worth going to the trouble of sticking real pigeon wings to plastic decoys. Does it make them more effective?
Sponsored by Skinner's, this week's dog of the week is Rebel. Pictured on a grouse moor, Rebel is a two-year-old cocker spaniel who now has two full seasons in the shooting field under his belt and is very much enjoying his third, but that day on grouse was a special occasion. For your dog to be included, email ollie.harvey@twsgroup.com a picture and tell us all about them. Featured dogs receive a 15kg bag of food, via Skinner’s.