Hunting Pictures? - Page 44

Celestron · 30th of April 2012 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by neil_r

In case docholiday does not come back, I will answer.

These are wood pigeons which are wild and numerous, causing havoc at this time of year with their constant feeding on crops. They are shot with the primary purpose of crop protection but the bonus is that they are also really good to eat.

You can get some more information on wood pigeon shooting in the UK by clicking HERE

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Originally Posted by docholiday

They are indeed wild woodpigeons, they are excellent to eat and are the pain of any farmers life. the great thing is that they will come to decoys and offer very fast and jinking targets, especially if there is a bit of wind. They have fantastic eyesight and if they see the slightest movement they will jink and bug out, making for a great days sport.

ps Niel thanks for becoming my official spokesperson

Thanks for the reply . I was just wondering cause i never heard of this type pigeon hunt . I have heard of other types pigeon but don't know if they are just like the ones you see down town on buildings or like ones that are common here . What do they taste like ?

docholiday · 30th of April 2012 (Mon)

They are red meat bit gamey, and steak like.

where do you live?

Celestron · 30th of April 2012 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by docholiday

They are red meat bit gamey, and steak like.

where do you live?

Texas

docholiday · 30th of April 2012 (Mon)

Great part of the world, I have spent some time in a place called El Campo, some good hunting there, but no wood pigeon.

magoosmc · 30th of April 2012 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by docholiday

they are excellent to eat

Not to a ten year old kid... My first subtle hunting lesson from my Dad about 50 years ago: I saved my paper route money and bought a Daisy BB gun. Promptly went out, shot two pigeons that were roosting in a barn and proudly brought them home. My Dad said "Good shooting - put them on the back porch". At dinner everyone else had spaghetti - I had two pigeons on my plate. "I know you wouldn't kill something just for the sake of killing so let us know how they taste". That stuck with me my entire life. I am just thankful they were pigeons and not rats.

Celestron · 30th of April 2012 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by magoosmc

Not to a ten year old kid... My first subtle hunting lesson from my Dad about 50 years ago: I saved my paper route money and bought a Daisy BB gun. Promptly went out, shot two pigeons that were roosting in a barn and proudly brought them home. My Dad said "Good shooting - put them on the back porch". At dinner everyone else had spaghetti - I had two pigeons on my plate. "I know you wouldn't kill something just for the sake of killing so let us know how they taste". That stuck with me my entire life. I am just thankful they were pigeons and not rats.

!! Good story !

archer1960 · 2nd of May 2012 (Wed)

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Originally Posted by Celestron

!! Good story !

And a well-taught lesson, too...

Kind of like when my dad let me try a cigarette when I was about that age (4th grade). After that I never had any desire to smoke a cigarette ever again

neil_r · 2nd of May 2012 (Wed)

Wood pigeon breast, marinade in garlic and olive oil then lightly fry, serve with toast and a salad. Brilliant starter to any meal

LaserBear · 4th of May 2012 (Fri)

Great thread

tmwag · 4th of May 2012 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by neil_r

Wood pigeon breast, marinade in garlic and olive oil then lightly fry, serve with toast and a salad. Brilliant starter to any meal

Yum, it's what for dinner

squirl033 · 5th of May 2012 (Sat)

i'd rather hunt with a camera... this nice buck came out of cover about 20 yards away, and just looked at me, trying to figure out if the big round white thing i was aiming at him was a weapon...

dlpasco · 6th of May 2012 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by squirl033

i'd rather hunt with a camera... this nice buck came out of cover about 20 yards away, and just looked at me, trying to figure out if the big round white thing i was aiming at him was a weapon...

He's a dandy and nicely shot. Hunting with a Canon is fair chase too.

jabtas · 21st of May 2012 (Mon)

Been ages since Ive bagged any bunnies, rabbit pie on the menu later

docholiday · 21st of May 2012 (Mon)

love the stock on that rifle, happy eating

jabtas · 21st of May 2012 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by docholiday

love the stock on that rifle, happy eating

A friend of mine hand makes them, here's a few better pics

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docholiday Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HAMPSHIRE UK Posts: 409 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Hunting Pictures? They are red meat bit gamey, and steak like. where do you live?

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docholiday Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HAMPSHIRE UK Posts: 409 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Hunting Pictures? Great part of the world, I have spent some time in a place called El Campo, some good hunting there, but no wood pigeon.

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neil_r Cream of the Proverbial Crop Landscape and Cityscape Photographer 2006 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The middle of the UK Posts: 17,970	Re: Hunting Pictures? Wood pigeon breast, marinade in garlic and olive oil then lightly fry, serve with toast and a salad. Brilliant starter to any meal __________________ Neil - © NHR Photography  Commercial Site - Video Site - Blog - Gear List  There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. ~ Ansel Adams

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LaserBear Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 142	Re: Hunting Pictures? Great thread

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squirl033 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 818	Re: Hunting Pictures? i'd rather hunt with a camera... this nice buck came out of cover about 20 yards away, and just looked at me, trying to figure out if the big round white thing i was aiming at him was a weapon... __________________ Rocky ~ "Out where the rivers like to run, I stand alone, and take back something worth remembering..." ~ Three Dog Night www.northwestnaturalimagery.com

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jabtas Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Teesside UK Posts: 1,858 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Hunting Pictures? Been ages since Ive bagged any bunnies, rabbit pie on the menu later __________________ Tim Some Canon stuff, some Sigma stuff and yet more Canon stuff My Gallery - http://www.pbase.com/jabtas

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