Woodpigeon Hints & Tips 06:

Shooting Pigeons

I'm no ace shooter or first-rate coach. I do have my opinions and will, if asked, voice them. I do think that anyone who shoots should make the most of their sport and practice to be as good as possible. Anyone coming into shooting sports and many who've been in it all their lives should, in my opinion, take some lessons from a first class coach, someone who really can help improve your game. In never ceases to amaze me the number of shooters who take their gun out once or twice a year and blast away at all and sundry without hitting much. Get some professional tuition and your sport will take on a whole new dimension.

Pigeons are, to my mind, one of the hardest live quarry to connect with. True aerial acrobats they are never short on surprises and in a hard blow there's not much that can compare. Maybe grouse, maybe teal but Woody will always give you the best run for your money. Couple that with the fact that you've got to have good field craft skills as well and you might start to understand why I personally consider Woody to be 'the ultimate sporting bird'.