Pricing usually takes the format of a set amount per bird, so guns will pay per bird, as opposed to a set price for the whole day. Check the game shooting page on the website for dates available for pheasant shooting in this season.
The best cartridges to use when pheasant shooting differs between the early part of the season and the later part of the season. For pheasants early on in the season, it would be best to use 6s, however later on in the season it would be better to use 5s or even potentially 4s depending on the presentation of the pheasant.
When shooting on an estate that may show a high presentation of birds, it is better to shoot a heavier cartridge. Therefore, the higher the presentation, the heavier the shot, so on very high pheasants it would be better to use 4s rather than 5s. David Beardsmore recommends Eley cartridges for all your shooting needs. When shooting pheasants he uses VIP game and Zenith game cartridges. These offer incredible performance and consistency at an affordable price. Firstly, always invest in the best shotgun you can afford.
A good quality shotgun from a well known manufacturer can last for years and if well maintained will also hold its value. The most important factor when buying a new or second-hand shotgun is gun fit. You also must consider your size, age and strength. All bore sizes are capable of killing pheasants cleanly in the right hands.
Smaller gauge shotguns are popular with ladies and younger shots because they can be much lighter and produce less recoil when using the correct loads - However smaller gauge shotguns have become very popular in recent times especially with the more capable shots looking for a more challenging experience in the field. Short barrels do not give you as much control as a longer barrelled shotgun.
The time when quarry species are protected is known as the close-season and during this period it is illegal to shoot game or deer. You might also want to check our guide to game shooting seasons in the Republic of Ireland.
The dates are set for practical management and conservation reasons and for the interests of the countryside as a whole. However the red-legged partridge is not native to Britain and was introduced to East Anglia in the 18th century from France.
It is illegal to use lead ammunition to shoot wildfowl. In fact, some shoots will ask you not to shoot woodcock at all. Have you been invited walked-up pheasant shooting for the first time? However it can be a daunting prospect for the beginner. Looking forward to going out into the field in the next few weeks?
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