Decoying Essex Pigeons 

I’d pay good money to spend a day in a hide with Paul, a real pigeon shooter that knows his stuff and gets results. That sort of knowledge is priceless

Thank you Jonny, I'm a Yank and I really appreciate all you've done to showcase Britain's hunting and sport shooting aspects.

Great film and lovely to see somebody actually explain the methods of pigeon shooting . Explaining the art of watching the flight line , taking notice of the wind direction , etc .hide building . Not just watching somebody shoot the birds all the time . Well done Paul and TGS .

What an amazing man. I think everyone can learn a lot from him.

This is a brilliant video. I've been pigeon shooting for years now but it's always great seeing how another people do things

I’m an older man, very experienced hunter. In Canada Pigeon shooting is not widely practiced, often limited to pest control. I just retired and moved to a rural location with many dairy and other farms surrounding. With the intention’s of gaining permission to waterfowl hunt at these farms, I have started to actively pursue Pigeons. Bouncing around the interwebworld, until I found this video. I gained more than enough information to get the work started. So obvious this man is expert, his advice adds the pigeon dimension to the things I’ve learned from years of water-fowling. From shot selection, shooting distance, decoy deployment and blind setup. Now all I need is an auto-wiper motor and a few hours in the shop. Really excellent information and fun video. The pigeons here in the Ottawa area have never seen a decoy, and are only now starting to avoid my truck..so it time to step things up. The local farmers and I thank you..these rock doves are a real pest, lots of equipment damage with droppings covering everything and populations fairly large and increasing.

What a lovely, top bloke. A masterclass in pigeon shooting.

Some 40 odd years ago Paul brings a shotgun into School for a class room end of term talk and exam.. Nice to see he's still at it! I think you passed ✔

What an awesome video. This bloke clearly knows his stuff! Would love to see more of this!

Such a calm and logical approach. Reliance on field craft can't be beaten. As Paul says - why make it hard for yourself? Thanks for posting 👍👍

I’d say this has been the best I’ve watched for information, Paul speaks and explains perfectly. Well presented.

What an enjoyable video! Boy oh boy I felt like I was in the blind with you guys. What a great amount of info in such a causal conversational way! Thanks and hope you guys go out again!

Now then Johnny, Paul talked a lot of good facts on shooting pigeon. In our experience a good days pigeoning is great and they are a very sporting bird. They are also tasty to eat!! A really informative, interesting video with no egos on show! Malc and Ann Lincolnshire xxx

Who’d love to spend the day in the hide with this man very professional

Great video Johnny, love listening to people talk that are really knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. He reminds me of my late uncle who worked in the country side.

Fantastic video. I rarely ever watch shooting videos because I find them distasteful as they focus only on the kill. Paul is obviously a wealth of knowledge, respectful, and a gentleman in the field. Good show gentlemen.

Great clip, learn’t some good points,Paul knows he’s shooting. Thanks all.

Very interesting and informative. Nice to hear Paul explaining his methods so clearly, with reasons given. A real ambassador to his sport.

So much wisdom .the truth behind someone who has been doing this for decades .

Top bloke is Paul!

Great agricultural theme and the shooting (and life) lesson speaks for itself. Right on, Jonny.

Bravo TGS! Some great tips in there, only legal bird shooting in my neck of the woods is for crop protection (mainly ducks over rice) and I think many of the lessons here could be applied very well! Might have to add a day on the pigeons to the list next time I am back in ol’ blighty!

Thanks for showing and sharing this wisdom from a seasoned wing shooter. Great stuf.

Learned way more than expeced I could. Many aspects involved very educational. Thanks.

Wonderful film! Thank you guys so much. Looking forward to the next.

Great video … Paul is clearly a Master at his craft and it was a pleasure listening to his advice 👏👏

fantastic video, so much real genuine knowledge and advice in half an hour.

Absolutely brilliant video 👏👏. One of the best I’ve ever watched 👍

The best pigeon shooting video I’ve seen very entertaining superb knowledge with an easy style thanks

First time I have heard someone talking real sense about pigeon shooting in every one listed to him they would shoot pigeons and save themselves a few bob great video

Mr. Payne's experience and simple techniques are wonderful to see. Real experience cutting through all the bulls#it. Terrific video.

Many useful hints in this film, well worth watching. Well done all! Nice to hear the word 'commitment'. Always watch the bird from cover until it's looking down to land, then get up to shoot. The bit about cammo is true, you never need it, neutral colours are fine but keep still.

Absolutely love this! Thank you so much!

Brilliant as usual Jonny and team, nice to see some pigeon shooting featured. Would love to see some roost shooting too.

Next time you're in the US you should do a little wild pig hunting.

Excellent video- and very good informative points on setting up hide, decoys and not least discipline in the hide

Another great video, with lots of information to take away. Every day is a school day!

That’s a great video. Learned a lot and some terrific new techniques to try. Seems I’ve been doing a lot wrong. Cheers guys 👍

Thank you guys learnt a lot from that

Nice video man love watching your video bless up

Great video. Really enjoyed watching. Made me need to go out shooting

Brilliant, what a interesting chap ! Best video yet cheers

I'd go on a course with Paul as a tutor. What an amazing fount of knowledge he is!

Johnny what your doing down my neck of the woods!! Should have popped in for a beer 🍻great video Lads 👊

Absolutely fascinating.

Great video, really enjoyed that, very informative👍

Very interesting video with great tips from a master, thanks for this

Really enjoyed that one guys! Cheers from Oz

I love wood pigeon hunting, but here in Portugal we mainly use tame domesticated pigeons as decoys, excellent hunting, congratulations !

Thank you for making this video, would like to see more of this type of content!

Excellent video. Could not have had a better companion in the hide. Congratulations. Perry P. California, USA

Great video as always! 👍🏻👍🏻

Kushty vid , old school pigeon shooter , not dripping in camo , just knows his game 👍

Very similar to our dove shoots. Same basic rules. Really enjoyed the video. A little different from your gun reviews. Thank you👍👍

Great video, great tips, makes me yearn for warmer days on the fields, something to look forward to after duck season 😁😁 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Really informative video thank you 👍

From a personal experience you think you know everything about pigeon shooting then you talk to Paul…! This bloke knows his stuff.

What a fantastic vid the best pigeon shooting vid I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brilliant video 👌🏻

Great video very enjoyable

What a great video thanks

Hello Johnny, can you please give a piece of advice? I'm saving money to buy my first High-Performance Steel Proof gun. I've seen the Franchi Affinity 3 with the wood stock, and it seems to be a nice work horse gun. Is it High-Performance Steel Proof?

Great video, really informative and a pleasure to watch and learn from someone so experienced.

Great video how somebody else does it, very entertaining!

pigeon shooting on a good day is fantastic. Very good hunting bird and fantastic to eat also.

A good & interesting video. Cheers

Brilliant Jonny wood pigeon shooting is fantastic love these type of videos Could you do another Wildfowling video the last couple were great 👍

Muy chebres sus lances de cazerias amigos saludos

We need pest control,on average a farmer will lose 500 pounds each year through pigeons on crops. I've learnt a lot from this video, and been doing this for over 35 years!Great video 👍

Can you tell me what make them ear defenders are you are using Jonny? . Off to the shooting show next month and thinking on getting a pair Thanks , Mick

Great video! Some very technical information. Paul is a master of his craft with so much knowledge.

Where did you get the light coloured cam net from please ?

Great video

Great episode. Very informative. I know I'm guilty of springing up. I don't know if Ryan H has learned anyfing since our last time in the hide, but I'll be sure to tag him on IG.

good shot

Great video, really enjoyed it,quick question do you still decoy when it's raining,do you find they still come in .

Some quality content with reasoning for actions rather than just " Do this, do that." No need to even risk standing up though. I hardly ever stand to shoot. With the right decoy set up to get the bird where you want it and also a low hide front, it's just mount & shoot. The fine scrim hide material (like net curtain) is a big improvement over trad hide netting for the top edges ;-)

Master class

Hi Paul..dont think my comment went through..well done ! nice video...use dead birds most of the time..but liked those decoys ..but can't find any on the Decatholon sites any contact details please. Kr Andrew....

''simply the best''.

Nice

Oh, I wish you would do the same video with ring-necked parakeets. As far as I know they are not protected by the law in the UK, and they also a menace around farms and vineyards.

Pigeons have always been my hardest bird to hit.

Nice to see the myths about pigeon shooting exploded.

I am very interested in the hide poles and netting that you are using . I reside in the eastern south of the US. We hunt doves on peanut fields and there is absolutely no cover to hide in so needless to say long shots are more the norm and quite frustrating. Need some help thanks.

Where can I get those hide poles

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How do I contact Paul? I'd love to have a day sitting with him in a hide in Essex! I met him one morning at a local farm where he was about to set up and wish I'd known who he was back then.

We need ant back

Great video and everything but that dude is as tall as JC!😅

I love shooting and all but i do driven and the machines are scary bro 💀 imagine going and seeing loads of people with machines moving them and impaled after coming home for dinner 💀😭

Great video - thanks for posting. Prepare to be demonetized :(

20:33 what is that attachment on the barrel?

This is so cruel. Ah well off to the shop for an extra tasty chicken 🥴

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What happens to the birds, breasts eaten?

Surprised he's got so much flesh showing

Turkey hunting that wouldn't work, they see REALLY well

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Nul ce n'est pas de la chasse mais dublabla.