Pigeon shooting is normally carried out by a single person from a hide, using decoys to attract the pigeon. A shotgun is the weapon used. Pigeon shooting provides a valuable service to arable farmers as well as an exciting sport for the shooter.
Popularity
Pigeon shooting is one of the most commonly pursued country field sports, with many thousands of participants. Successful pigeon shooting is also one of the most skillful.
Location
Pigeon shooting is carried out across the countryside, most commonly in arable areas. The landowners permission to shoot over his land must always be obtained, this is a legal necessity.
Age
To carry a shotgun a person must possess a shotgun licence or be accompanied by someone who has, you cannot apply for a shotgun licence before the age fourteen years,and you may not buy a shotgun before the age seventeen years.
Ability
No one should ever go shooting on their own until fully proficient in the safe handling of a gun, and also be fully aware of the potential dangers to the public, animals and property around your shooting area. Safety is all important when shooting.
Description
Pigeon shooting is a fascinating activity needing a whole range of skills. Before going shooting the pigeons latest feeding ground and flight paths must be established, these change depending on the stage of crop growth, combined with weather and wind direction, Once decided upon. A hide is erected and decoy pigeons positioned, then the weight, If you have got every thing right the reward is an active days shooting if you have got it wrong a frustrating day of waiting.
Dedication
As successful pigeon shooting is a reflex sport, regular use of the gun is essential, this can be maintained not only by pigeon shooting, but by any of the shotgun sports. Invaluable experience is also built up by a life time of regular observance of the natural local countryside movements throughout the year.
Potential
As pigeon shooting is not a competitive sport there is no potential, other than the experience built up will reduce the number of poor shooting days.
Closely
Related Activities
Closely related activities include Clay Pigeon Shooting 526, Rough Shooting 527, Wild Fowling 1091, Working Dogs 217 and Field Sports 254.
Cost
A shotgun can cost from a hundred pounds upwards, but looked after properly will last a lifetime. Other costs include cartridges largely offset by the sale of pigeons, depending on how successful you are as a shot, a hide, a public liability insurance (an important must have), and a shotgun licence, which costs ?50 but lasts for six years, a renewal licence costs ?40.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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