Hides may be built with camouflage nets, straw bales or natural cover. When using bales remember to ask the farmer's permission to move them and always replace them after the shoot. Natural hides are made with materials found on the farm and should be dismantled at the end of the shooting day. Do not cut into hedgerows or otherwise damage the farmer's property. The hide should be large enough (3ft. square) to accommodate the shooter, his dog and equipment, and have as level a floor as possible.

Flighting

Shooting pigeons on flightlines is very popular and, after reconnaissance has determined the line of flight, Guns stand concealed on the edges of woods or in hedgerows and shoot passing birds without the aid of decoys.

Roost shooting

For roost shooting Guns position themselves before dusk in woods where pigeons are known to roost during the winter and wait for the birds to return from their day's feeding. Mixed woods of conifers and hardwoods are the most popular and pigeon droppings under the trees will show the places to stand. As it will be almost dark before the shoot ends fallen birds should be retrieved immediately.