bell 3,598 Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Been feeding a pond the last couple of weeks. It’s in the middle of a wood and entry for the duck and shooting isn’t easy but they like it. Numbers have built quickly and took 3 tonight before letting the rest come in.....duck is a one good food 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,598 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 9 hours ago, W. Katchum said: Let me know if any spare mate an I’ll have one, I only ever tried duck in the chinkys Am out on Friday after them again mate so will drop you one off Saturday, let you have that box back aswell 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) On 18/10/2021 at 21:00, bell said: Been feeding a pond the last couple of weeks. It’s in the middle of a wood and entry for the duck and shooting isn’t easy but they like it. Numbers have built quickly and took 3 tonight before letting the rest come in.....duck is a one good food One of the best imo. I used to be involved with a shoot which relied on released duck tbh and more than once I have come home with ten brace. I don't get many now and f***ing miss it! Roast whole with plenty of salt rubbed in or skinned breasts cut into strips and marinated in some thai type marinade and then grilled on skewers. Edited October 22, 2021 by Born Hunter 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,598 Posted October 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, Born Hunter said: One of the best imo. I used to be involved with a shoot which relied on released duck tbh and more than once I have come home with ten brace. I don't get many now and f***ing miss it! Roast whole with plenty of salt rubbed in or skinned breasts cut into strips and marinated in some thai type marinade and then grilled on skewers. Thats it mate. Probably my favourite meat, back at them tomorrow night, great sport ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borr 5,958 Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 Last ones I tried were off a small syndicate and were skin and bone presumably had some disease or other , anyway didn't get to enjoy them, I've bought duck recently but would need a couple to feed a family and gets expensive then , enjoyable bird though. I used to be on the wrong side of 600 bird duck days and think I sickened myself to driven shooting on them. Also when they struggle to flush them off of ponds it's almost embarrassing to watch. Although wild duck would be great sport I'm sure , always thought the teal was exciting ... 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,598 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 22/10/2021 at 18:23, Borr said: Last ones I tried were off a small syndicate and were skin and bone presumably had some disease or other , anyway didn't get to enjoy them, I've bought duck recently but would need a couple to feed a family and gets expensive then , enjoyable bird though. I used to be on the wrong side of 600 bird duck days and think I sickened myself to driven shooting on them. Also when they struggle to flush them off of ponds it's almost embarrassing to watch. Although wild duck would be great sport I'm sure , always thought the teal was exciting ... That’s it mate, driven tame duck are a no no for me....wild duck flighting is great sport....will they come, won’t they come ..?.....a few came tonight... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,598 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 18/10/2021 at 21:25, W. Katchum said: Let me know if any spare mate an I’ll have one, I only ever tried duck in the chinkys Your inbox is full pal, got a duck for you p, can drop off tomorrow (Sunday) if your about ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OldPhil 5,718 Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) I live in a coastal area, where the practice of old style Wildfowling and Punt Gunning, was extremely popular... I've spent many long (and cold) hours in the semi-dark, waiting for Widgeon, Teal , etc...to drop into splashes, natural ponds and estuaries. Great times on those frosty mornings, and it was a stars flight away, from commercial Duck Shooting.... I would echo and agree with other contributors, in saying that, shooting ducks amidst such an artificial arena, can be fairly sickening. I remember one afternoon, when an impromptu last drive was added to the day's event... It was fortunate that my wee cur was on hand to run out on the stubble, and retrieve twenty plus, winged and wounded birds. If she had not been fast out of the slips , these poor ducks would have been off and away, across a busy road, and lost to possibly die, a lingering death... I suppose, after a while, you get used to the dirty business, but that style of driven shooting ain't to my taste,...I doubt it ever will be. Stay safe now Brothers,...All the best, OldPhil. Edited October 25, 2021 by OldPhil 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,598 Posted October 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 2 hours ago, OldPhil said: I live in a coastal area, where the practice of old style Wildfowling and Punt Gunning, was extremely popular... I've spent many long (and cold) hours in the semi-dark, waiting for Widgeon, Teal , etc...to drop into splashes, natural ponds and estuaries. Great times on those frosty mornings, and it was a stars flight away, from commercial Duck Shooting.... I would echo and agree with other contributors, in saying that, shooting ducks amidst such an artificial arena, can be fairly sickening. I remember one afternoon, when an impromptu last drive was added to the day's event... It was fortunate that my wee cur was on hand to run out on the stubble, and retrieve twenty plus, winged and wounded birds. If she had not been fast out of the slips , these poor ducks would have been off and away, across a busy road, and lost to possibly die, a lingering death... I suppose, after a while, you get used to the dirty business, but that style of driven shooting ain't to my taste,...I doubt it ever will be. Stay safe now Brothers,...All the best, OldPhil. That’s it Phil, chalk and cheese.....give me the cheese any day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,693 Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FOXHUNTER 5,021 Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 No comparison between released duck and wild duck ......released duck can often be an embarrassment , give me wild flighted duck any day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,693 Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 3 hours ago, FOXHUNTER said: No comparison between released duck and wild duck ......released duck can often be an embarrassment , give me wild flighted duck any day Like the difference between a hunted fox and a shot one 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,465 Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 Its not nice watching tame ones circling the pond they've just been forced off getting snotted is it, clays are more sporting. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,693 Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 Just hit a goose, hit it hard but to far back. Feel guilty now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,693 Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 25 shots for 7 teal. Must have had 100 come in 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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