Back up at the shoot

[Dervburner 2,548]

10 minutes ago, shovel leaner said:

If you put birds to wood , you have a responsibility to them to keep feeding them . It’s just not fair , your neighbour has I dare say enjoyed some sport from his birds ? It’s not on really . To me it shows that he is not a responsible sportsman.  

Absolutely spot on, couldn’t agree more

[Stavross 13,778]

My shoot has been put into tier 3 so shooting can still go ahead, but some shoot members ( including myself, although I have a responsibility to look after them )are now in tier 4, I’ll be speaking to the shoot captain and secretary to see where we go, ether way I’ll keep feeding until I need to make a decision on what to do with them

[Dervburner 2,548]

Well, we’ve eventually got a bit of a cold snap, but into tier 4 tomorrow. Been feeding today, still wet, but the frost has come too late for this season now.

[Sausagedog 7,381]

17 minutes ago, Dervburner said:

Well, we’ve eventually got a bit of a cold snap, but into tier 4 tomorrow. Been feeding today, still wet, but the frost has come too late for this season now.

That looks like grand woodcock country.

[BenBhoy 4,706]

1 hour ago, shovel leaner said:

If you put birds to wood , you have a responsibility to them to keep feeding them . It’s just not fair , your neighbour has I dare say enjoyed some sport from his birds ? It’s not on really . To me it shows that he is not a responsible sportsman.  

You've no idea mate, he's a heartless cunť to any misfortunate that happens to be "his". 

[Dervburner 2,548]

4 hours ago, Sausagedog said:

That looks like grand woodcock country.

Yerr, got woodcock

[Sausagedog 7,381]

12 hours ago, foxdropper said:

Nice shooting .Being a bit nieve on muzzleloaders , is there a time delay on pulling the trigger and it firing .

Not with percussion guns.

Flint, a little but not much.

[shovel leaner 7,648]

Had a chat to the boss this morning. Apparently there will be a review on lockdown or our status in Tier 4 in two weeks . So it’s business as usual for the moment. Only difference is I’m not going spinning in the mornings now . I’m hopper feeding and pulling them into a few concentrated areas . Maybe we will get a couple more days in

[FOXHUNTER 5,020]

I wouldn't hold your breath SL , yes they have to review every 2 weeks by law but in reality Tier 4 will be for at least 6 weeks I think . The virus will rapidly rise still for the next few weeks after the Christmas period. 

[Baldcoot 2,352]

Yep ,Gove let slip February half term at the earliest im afraid S,l.

Its going to be solitaire shooting for a few weeks and a bit yet atb

[shovel leaner 7,648]

You are more than likely right. I will just keep plodding on and see what happens.

[ianm 2,594]

I got a phone call yesterday morning to shoot the afternoon. Tier 4 was anticipated in our area and so we made the most of it.

There where a few guns missing but we managed sixty eight head with what we had.

[foxdropper 17,092]

It’s shite .Our one day today cancelled last night ffs .

Gone are my dreams of high birds and low jokes .

[FOXHUNTER 5,020]

Got this pic this morning,  the fox is curled up and the magpies and pheasant not bothered at all .....fox shot soon after.

[Stavross 13,778]

Well, I’ve been in touch with the captain and secretary, the shoot will go ahead as normal for those in tier 3, we have advised members in tier 4, but ultimately it’s there’s decision if they travel out of their area, we have said no guests and you must stay in your family groups, this includes a few feral kids that certain members try to pass onto others to look after, if these rules are not adhered to, they will be sent  home and that will be the end of their membership