A stress-free situation

Shooting over lucerne reminds Tom Payne just what a privilege pigeon control can be

As I pottered around my pigeon shed, I had to remind myself that it can be a joy to manage pigeon numbers at this time of the year. The spring months, especially May, can prove challenging when trying to build a bag, and I know so many pigeon shooters have struggled across the UK this year. June is tricky too. There is plenty of food around so getting into the pigeons’ mindset is key if you want to get a decent bag. Crop growth in various counties has been behind, but there has been a very quick catch-up in the past few weeks. I’m always on the lookout for laid crops — winter barley is at the top of my list — but I still find myself shooting over green crops…

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Shooting Times & Country (Digital) - 1 Issue, 28-Jun-2023

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