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Beginner Decoying

  • 10-07-2013 9:16pm
    #1
    1shot16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 988 ✭✭✭


    I am thinkin of decoying with my .22 air rifle.Is it legal to do so if birds r damaging crops or can i do it anyway?What would i need have a few things in mind but might be missing a few things, :D

    Crow Caller
    Crow Decoys
    Pigeon Decoys
    Magpie Decoys
    Camo Netting.


Comments

  • #2
    wildfowler94
    Closed Accounts Posts: 812 ✭✭✭wildfowler94


    get a shotgun mate


  • #3
    1shot16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 988 ✭✭✭1shot16


    wildfowler94 wrote: »
    get a shotgun mate

    I know getting one in about 6 months ... 16 and just got the air rifle recently asking for a shotgun too soon might ruin my chances.Air rifles can be used for decoying ive seen youtube videos and its pretty effective! :)


  • #4
    wildfowler94
    Closed Accounts Posts: 812 ✭✭✭wildfowler94


    For sitting birds yeah but you'll get way better sport with a shotgun, IMO too dangerous with .22


  • #5
    1shot16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 988 ✭✭✭1shot16


    wildfowler94 wrote: »
    For sitting birds yeah but you'll get way better sport with a shotgun, IMO too dangerous with .22

    It would be in a field just like shooting rabbits im not going to be firing it into the air or anything!The range on a spring .22 gun isnt alot but i always make sure i have a safe backstop!


  • #6
    sikahuntejack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭sikahuntejack


    Work away and be carefull out of sight out of mind i had a pellet gun when i was growing up was brought into ireland in the back of a truck from france no licence ever for it you go out and set yourself up some decoys and shoot some birds when u feel the time s right get a shotgun


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  • #7
    1shot16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 988 ✭✭✭1shot16


    sikahuntejack wrote: »
    Work away and be carefull out of sight out of mind i had a pellet gun when i was growing up was brought into ireland in the back of a truck from france no licence ever for it you go out and set yourself up some decoys and shoot some birds when u feel the time s right get a shotgun

    Yeah air rifle is fine for now can still decoy ! :)

    im lucky i have a chance to shoot at this age :pac: ...time enough getting a shotgun can't get everything all at once i suppose and dont wana freak out the parents too much :P :pac:


  • #8
    vapour_trail
    Closed Accounts Posts: 161 ✭✭vapour_trail


    Shotgun is the way to do if your going to be decoying. With an air rifle you are going to need the birds to either land in a tree nearby which is going to be difficulty as they will want to hover round to see what food the decoys are feasting in and also where to land. If they land in trees then they probably wont present a proper shot for you. You would have to try get them to land around the decoys which also presents problems. Its just a difficult set up with an air rifle :p


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