Play misty for me

Tom Sykes uses the elements to his advantage when shooting geese in the fog and covers some tips on how to stay safe

Wildfowling success is often determined by the weather Mother Nature throws our way. Some harsh conditions such as high winds and driving rain are often associated with being the optimal conditions to get birds in the bag, and it is true that the weather can force birds to fly at lower altitude and thus increase the chance of a shot. But there is another weather type that I love, and that is when the fog rolls in. Fog is often not predicted by the meteorologists, which can make it difficult to plan for these flights; however, I do my utmost to exploit these events when I have the opportunity. Scramble It was on such an occasion when the fog seemed to roll in mid-afternoon that I scrambled to gather my gear and…

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Sporting Gun (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2022

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