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  1. 12-10-2025, 06:58 PM #1
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    Pigeons

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  3. 12-10-2025, 07:54 PM #2
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    Know a Guy that was using dummy pigeons, apparently they are dull grey, our pigeons have a luminous quality, his trick was to paint them with iridescent paint from craft shops (Spot On)

    Hawk picked one up & dropped it, worked so well, he swears by it.
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    Venison tastes better than pigeon anyway James.
    Especially those crossbreds.
    Overkill is still dead.
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    Quote Originally Posted by flock View Post
    Know a Guy that was using dummy pigeons, apparently they are dull grey, our pigeons have a luminous quality, his trick was to paint them with iridescent paint from craft shops (Spot On)

    Hawk picked one up & dropped it, worked so well, he swears by it.
    Well then, might try that on my next hunt. Put out a few pigeon decoys and see if the deer come in.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 30.06king View Post
    Well then, might try that on my next hunt. Put out a few pigeon decoys and see if the deer come in.
    If you are prepared to wait, feed the pigeons on maize.
    The deer will come.
    Overkill is still dead.
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    One of these day I'd like to have a crack at pigeons with the 410 pump.
    Always thought some of the bridges around here would be good considering there is a few under the waimak bridges
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