Llanshooter 0 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I went out with a mate a couple of weeks ago and now I'm hooked. There seems to be loads of woodies around here. Two questions, :- 1) Does anyone have any advice on the best place to get camo netting for a hide? 2) Any suggestions as I fancy making my own decoys as I like a bit of DIY? Quote Link to post
mossyh07 64 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Buy the decoys..there cheap enough Quote Link to post
Llanshooter 0 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 yeah, I know, but I like to mess about making stuff Quote Link to post
mooster 1 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Try to find a copy of "pigeon shooting" by John Grey. It has instructions on making decoys from real pigeon carcasses which is very interesting. Or buy a few plastic ones and adapt them for your own needs (also described in his book). Or...cut the breast meat from any pigeons you have,freeze the body and use that. Old books on pigeon shooting can be found in antique book shops and are fascinating. Good luck . Mooster. Quote Link to post
dave1372 83 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hi, Try www.decoying.co.uk they have quite a bit of good stuff, if you want some tips a good website is http://www.pigeonwatch.co.uk. My simple advice is as you shoot the real ones and use them as decoys remove the other decoys. Good luck. Dave Quote Link to post
Llanshooter 0 Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 I've scrouged a deek from a mate and willl use that as a form to make papie mache bodies with PVA glue. Once set, I'll paint them with acrylic and then set them up on wire rods. May turn out crap but like I said I love messing about. If the results aren't too embarrasing I'll post a few pics. If all else fails I'll buy some. You never know there might be a market for hand cratfed decoys!! Quote Link to post
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