By Peter Theobald
Friday, 03 February 2012
Looking at the pictures of you in the magazine I notice you go pigeon shooting in everything from light coloured short-sleeved shirts to plain shooting jackets and, sometimes, camouflage gear.
You obviously have a big wardrobe! But why not just stick to camo stuff like the rest of us?
PIGEON SHOOTING
Peter Theobald
I have proved, on countless occasions, that camo clothing is not essential to successful pigeon shooting, so I tend to dress according to weather conditions.
Most of us try to become ‘invisible’ in the hide, but it only works if you remain still.
No amount of camouflage can disguise the human form once you move, something which saves the life of many pigeons.
The trick is to remain out of sight as the bird approaches, and only move once it is committed to the decoy pattern.
If your timing is right, the pigeon will not notice what you are wearing.
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