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Pigeon shooting's always in big demand so don't blow your good luck if a farmer gives you permission to go decoying!
By Peter Theobald
Monday, 17 May 2010
Pigeon shooting: A farmer is keen for me to control pigeon on his land. I realise I will have to turn out at a moment’s notice - so do you think it would be okay for me to say ‘yes’ on the condition that he buys me cartridges?
Pigeon shooting
PETE THEOBALD
I know the late Archie Coats used to get help with cartridges, but I am afraid that was more than 40 years ago.
Farmers are a bit cuter these days, and if anything, are likely to ask YOU for a contribution!
There are any number of shooters out there who would be only too happy to come and shoot pigeons at a moment’s notice, many of whom are prepared to pay for the privilege.
I think if you asked your farmer to buy cartridges for your use, and he was in a really good mood, he would say… “Goodbye”.
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