Hot pigeon shooting tips with Andy Crow

Andy Crow is after pigeons on what is set to be the hottest day of the year so far, so he needs to think carefully about hide and shade. Plus he hasn't had a chance to do his homework on what is a massive acreage of cut rye. He's going to have to use all his fieldcraft skills to stay comfortable and make a decent bag. To find deals on all of Andy’s favorite gear, like the Blaser F16, the Shotkam, Pilla glasses, Jack Pyke clothing and Teague chokes, check out the dedicated page on our website https://www.FieldsportsChannel.tv/and... Every purchase you make from this page helps support the work we do. ▶ To watch all of #FieldsportsBritain, episode 814, visit https://FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsp... ▶ Become a Fieldsports Channel member, help fund our fight for fieldsports in the media, and take advantage of our insurance package, including legal expenses cover https://FieldsportsChannel.tv/membership ▶ Sign up for our weekly email newsletter https://FieldsportsChannel.tv/register We’re proud to promote enjoyment of fieldsports and the countryside. There are three guiding principles to everything we do on Fieldsports Channel: ▶ Shoot responsibly ▶ Respect the quarry ▶ Ensure a humane, clean and quick kill Why shoot pigeons? The woodpigeon is recognised as the UK’s number one agricultural pest and causes millions of pounds of damage (AHDB consultation 10-40% loss in yield. Equivalent loss of £125/ha for oilseed rape, £250/ha for peas, £350-£1250/ha for brassicas) to agricultural crops every year including cereals, brassicas, oilseed rape, peas and salad crops. Pigeon damage reduces the yield, quality, appearance and ultimately the saleability of the crop. Pigeons can also cause damage in gardens and allotments - pecking at the leaves and ripping off portions, often leaving just the stalks and larger leaf veins. They may also attack and strip buds, leaves and fruits off trees and bushes. The UK woodpigeon population was last estimated at 5.4 million pairs in 2009. Densities of wood pigeon are the highest in Eastern England, coinciding with the highest concentration of horticultural production. Wild pigeon is natural and free range, and it is one of the healthiest meats available today. It’s low in cholesterol and high in protein… and, quite simply, delicious.