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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many birds can i expect to shoot?
A. If only if i had a Crystal Ball I could tell you. All pigeon shooters know that there are a number of circumstances that will effect your days shooting. The weather is a major factor and we are hoping for a stiff breeze, no rain and not too hot.
We hope that the flight line that we identified yesterday, will still be there today. We hope that the fields the birds have been feeding on all week will continue to interest them. We hope that when the birds come to the decoys, we are in the sort of form that will enable us to kill them cleanly and make every shot count.
In reality, we know all of these things are in the laps of the gods.
All I can do is put in lots of recon, to pin-point the birds movements, check the weather forecast and hope that you're on form on the day.
Archie Coates once said " To shoot 20 birds in a day is a good days sport" and although I would hope that you would exceed that number of birds, the level of your success on the day can only be measured against your own expectations.
Although we all hope for a "Red Letter Day" (100+ Birds), in reality it is called a "Red Letter Day" because it probably only happens once in a lifetime.
Personally, I'm very happy if you shoot between 20 and 50 birds. If you want to take home 100 + pigeons, don't come to Norfolk, go to Sainsbury's.
We hope that the flight line that we identified yesterday, will still be there today. We hope that the fields the birds have been feeding on all week will continue to interest them. We hope that when the birds come to the decoys, we are in the sort of form that will enable us to kill them cleanly and make every shot count.
In reality, we know all of these things are in the laps of the gods.
All I can do is put in lots of recon, to pin-point the birds movements, check the weather forecast and hope that you're on form on the day.
Archie Coates once said " To shoot 20 birds in a day is a good days sport" and although I would hope that you would exceed that number of birds, the level of your success on the day can only be measured against your own expectations.
Although we all hope for a "Red Letter Day" (100+ Birds), in reality it is called a "Red Letter Day" because it probably only happens once in a lifetime.
Personally, I'm very happy if you shoot between 20 and 50 birds. If you want to take home 100 + pigeons, don't come to Norfolk, go to Sainsbury's.
Q. Do I need insurance?
A.Yes you do! As a shooting man you should be responsible enough to have insurance to cover third party injury or damage. You should also be supporting the organisations that are fighting for your right to shoot. Membership to organisations such as BASC or CPSA will automatically give you full insurance cover. If you come shooting with ShootingInNorfolk.com, you take full responsibility for your own insurance.
Q. How many cartridges should I bring?
A.In most cases 100 cartidges should be more than enough on the day. However, what if you get one of those days when the birds just keep coming. Perhaps it is worth bringing 250 with you.
Q. What cartridges are best for pigeon shooting?
A.There is no right or wrong cartridge for pigeon shooting. Just like the gun you use, it will always be a matter of personal preference.
Some people use No.7 shot as they would argue they provide a better pattern than No's 6 or 5 and this is true.
Others swear by No.5's as the bigger pellet has better striking power and therefore better killing power and this is also true.
Personnaly, i'm a No.6 man and i prefer 32g. loads. I dont find the heavy load a problem as i shoot an O/U and it absorbes much of the kick. If i were using a S/S i would favour 30g. loads.
The answer is, always shoot what you are comfortable and confident with.
Some people use No.7 shot as they would argue they provide a better pattern than No's 6 or 5 and this is true.
Others swear by No.5's as the bigger pellet has better striking power and therefore better killing power and this is also true.
Personnaly, i'm a No.6 man and i prefer 32g. loads. I dont find the heavy load a problem as i shoot an O/U and it absorbes much of the kick. If i were using a S/S i would favour 30g. loads.
The answer is, always shoot what you are comfortable and confident with.
Q. What time do we start and finish shooting?
A.It is your day and you can shoot whatever hours you want to shoot. Having said that, I can advise you on the most productive times to shoot and that will vary with the seasons.
Lets agree start and finish times when you book your day.
Q. What do I need to bring?
A.Plenty of food and water ( there won't be any shops where you're going) and suitable clothing for the time of year. Gun and cartridges, shotgun certificate and your equipment if you're having a DIY day.
I always think its wise to bring some toilet paper just incase you need to wipe your nose, or something.
I always think its wise to bring some toilet paper just incase you need to wipe your nose, or something.
Q. Can I bring my dog?
A.Yes, of course you can.
Q. Can I take home what I shoot ?
A.Yes, I would prefer that you do.
Q. If I can't hit anything can I have my money back?
A.Bugger off!
Q. If I've booked my day and the weather forecast is bad, what do we do?
A.Your choice, you're the customer. We can re-arrange for another day, or you can take your chances on the day you've booked.
Q. How many guns can come on the day?
A.I don't want more than 3 guns at any one time. I go to great lengths to find good sport for all the lads that come shooting here. At times it can be difficult to find good shooting for one or two guns, three guns gets quite stressful, more would be just too much. Someone will go home disappointed and I don't want that.
Q. What crops will we be shooting over?
A.That depends on what the pigeons are feeding on at the time of your shoot day, but here in Norfolk they grow lots of cereal crops like Barley and Wheat, there's also plenty of Rape, Beans and Peas. Why not check our feature "Whats In The Crops" to get an idea of what the birds are feeding on.
Q. What are the pubs and the women like in Norfolk?
A.They tend to be very warm, friendly and often quite big - plenty of room for all the lads to have a good night - lots of lager and cheesy wotsits.
The pubs are not bad either!
The pubs are not bad either!