What is a European tower shoot?

In a European-style pheasant hunt, two shooters are placed at 12 stations arranged in a circle around a tower or high hill. At each station, the shooters are placed behind a barrier for protection from stray pellets. Eye and ear protection are a must.

What is a tower hunt?

Tower shoots are a relaxing and social alternative to traditional Hunting. After the shoot, all birds will be collected cleaned and divided equally amongst the shooters.

Why pheasant shooting is bad?

Another reason for objections to the practice of pheasant shooting is that the practice of breeding the pheasants is cruel, because initially they are kept in cramped conditions. That certainly seems to show that the practice causes some harm. However, we allow farming to continue despite causing some harm to animals.

Is 7.5 shot good for pheasant?

I have loaded 7.5s for pheasant and taken many birds with them. They can do a great job, with the right velocity and choke they can be very effective to reasonable shooting distances.

What is European pheasant hunt?

In a European-style pheasant hunt, two shooters are placed at 12 stations arranged in a circle around a tower or high hill. At each station, the shooters are placed behind a barrier for protection from stray pellets. When all the shooters are in place, a horn sounds and one or two pheasants will be released.

How does a tower hunt work?

Can I shoot a pheasant?

It is illegal to shoot the majority of wild birds. pheasants, partridges and grouse) are not wild birds as defined by the Wildlife and Countryside Act. They are covered by the Game Act and have their own open season.

Is pheasant hunting cruel?

Pheasant shooting isn’t cruel because game birds are able to live a free range and wild existence as opposed to a lot of other birds reared for food. There are many conservation benefits of managing land for game shooting and it also provides an economic lifeline to isolated, rural communities.

What is the best pheasant load?

5 shot is the most common size of load for pheasant hunting. It is a great load that will carry you through the year. It be something that you can use from September, when are season starts, through the winter, and clear until the end of March when our season wraps up.

Is 4 shot the same as 4 buckshot?

#4 Shot (Lead) The smaller the shot number, the larger the pellets (0000 is largest, #9 is smallest). 0000 to #4 is generally referred to as buckshot and #5 to #9 is called birdshot. #4 Shot, on the other hand, is much smaller at about 6.09 mm (0.240″) in diameter and is primarily used for hunting ducks and turkey.

What is a European bird hunt?

The European Hunt is the perfect fit for those looking for a unique and challenging pheasant hunting experience. The hunt is comprised of 16 shooters positioned at eight blinds. The blinds are ~60 yards apart and encircle a concealed tower from which pheasants are released.

What is a European pheasant hunt?