Driven Pheasant Shooting - Beaters Day 2022

[@dariandunn2811]

As an American.... I think you have something special with the community you have working together. We could use some more of that. And I am amazed at the dress code and that someone doesn't get shot.

[@tgsoutdoors]

The group aspect of driven bird hunts is truly special. The dress code is about the best thing ever. If I could wear it every day I would!

[@tgsoutdoors]

And it’s extremely safe, with correct gun handling and shooting safety being drummed into everyone at the beginning of every day and even the slightest mistake will have you sent home.

[@merv690]

I do hope Ant and co have the opportunity to continue, it looked such a wonderful estate.

[@anthonyhamilton-smith8494]

Your video production quality and content is so good! Just a joy to watch. So glad you’ve been able to make the move to doing this full time and not having to be running a shop as well. Would you ever do a TV series as opposed to just KZbin. I’d love a mass audience to see this side of hunting and shooting and get a better understanding of what we do and why we do it. Keep up the great work. Cheers, Anthony from Australia.

[@RobGreenside]

" The memories you make with these are very special"- well said Jonny. We all enjoy carrying our favorite shotgun in the field, no matter what the make, design, etc. Memories are what its all about. Great video gentlemen. Thanks from Missouri, USA

[@richardt.4224]

I really enjoy your videos, as being an Ex-Pat from Warwickshire, I get to see the beautiful English countryside again bring back fond memories. I’ve been into shooting field sports for nearly 62 years and I’m still shooting. Four years ago, I got re introduced to pheasant beating by my good friend Andy who has been beating at Craigmore Station in Canterbury, NZ for some years. Like you said, the atmosphere amongst the beaters can be entertaining. I discovered some thirty years ago, it’s not about numbers of birds harvested, but the quality of the shooting! So, after taking the bag limit of ducks off Lake Ellersmere one day, I traded my Baikal OU for a black powder muzzle loading 12g shotgun. So now on beaters day, my Johnathan Jones percussion shotgun comes out, but if it’s raining, I use my Husqvarna SxS hammer gun shotgun. Both shotguns use the same load of 84grn FF BP and 1&1/4oz bismuth, because I won’t put steel though my old shotguns! So, thank you Donald, for sending this link. I am now hoping to see more of your shooting videos from now on 😊…Richard T.

[@neillithgow1534]

I throughly enjoy the game shoot videos. To see tradition, sportsmanship and the love of the outdoors all coming together is a thing of beauty. Well done Ant and Ryan for another safe year filled with happy clients and great memories. Best of luck for the year to come.

[@padraicclarke3063]

Fully agree.

[@sibaldi2922]

One of your best videos in terms of production, information and pathos. I did have a tear in my eye towards the end but that was offset by the anticipation that the season on our two small shoots starts in three weeks time and all of the work we have put in through spring and summer will hopefully be rewarded.

[@danhill6333]

A great looking finish to the season. Best wishes to everyone involved, especially the Super Keepers Ant and "Whinkles". Hope you are all well. 👍👍

[@martinsteven2643]

When I started beating back in the 70’s we were issued with wooden clackers and generally no one was allowed to talk or shout in the beating line. When we were told to make a noise the call we all used was “Heh Up” which I still use.

[@eblackshaw]

Always enjoy watching how it's done across the pond and the production quality is excellent. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@markanderson641]

I’ve been an expat for over two decades now, but before that I was a member of a couple of shoot syndicates for a few years, nothing fancy (do it yourself, mostly) This wonderful video brought back such fond memories, of the enjoyment and camaraderie to be had sharing the sport with like minded friends and associates, and the beauty of well managed British countryside.

[@revdocjim2002]

This channel is my only exposure to British shooting and I must say, it looks like a lot of fun. Visually it is so distinct. I don't know if I've ever seen such an abundance of drab-colored clothing in one place. I honestly wondered if the whole film had been shot in sepia! :) And the neckties!!! It makes me giggle and smile and even feel a bit envious. Thanks for the fun footage!

[@stu748r]

It was a totally awesome day. One that I wont forget in a long while.

[@chadnolte9134]

Before commenting I like to read the prior comments. Having read them, believe there is nothing more I could add to this wonderful video. Thank JC, Sash, and Anthony. Bittersweet as you gentlemen turn the page towards a new year. Best of luck to the all the keepers.

[@darellkettley6622]

What an exceptional video lads that's what beaters Day should be all about!!! Well done great watch 👊👌

[@paulmitchell5324]

Johnny thank you for releasing these Videos on a Sundays they are the only thing worth watching Love all your content in your all your videos mate

[@gnarshread]

What another fantastic video. You can tell Ant puts his soul into his work and for that he has my upmost respect.

[@jw1ck]

Man I love the rich colors in this video. It’s so pleasurable to watch and feels cozy and crisp. Wonderful job!

[@crazyferret9409]

This is incredible. Our season has yet to start, but every day shall be savoured!

[@Blondejam]

Looks like a fantastic day out. I'm not a game shooter myself, just clay's. Looking at this short film shows the commendatory which people of a likewise ilk if they are lucky enough to find get together and share their experiences and get together as a collective in a relaxing manner and enjoy the experience to together. It looked like a fantastic day out and so nice to see. Many thanks to you guys for sharing this with us all. Nice one lads.

[@stephengamble9388]

Brings back memories of beating for the local syndicate shoot. Fighting through bramble thickets. Getting wet through. Steaming dogs in the back of old Land Rovers. Fabulous dogs, sadly long gone. Lots, and lots of laughs. Brilliant video.

[@minzahhh1]

The banter between all the gents is top teir stuff .....well done lads excellent video as per usual

[@lclark7391]

Love this video. I had a lump in my throat at the end when everything seemed so uncertain. Glad Ant is there for this season (and hopefully many more). Let’s hope shooting can weather this storm which certainly seems worse then anything else we’ve all gone through.

[@JakeSchlade]

Outstanding on every level! Watching this now, Oct. 2-the beginning of hunting/game season-has inspired me even more to take full advantage of what this year's season offers because the last day of the season will be here too soon.

[@kebeightyfour5717]

I know all the videos cannot be about estate hunting but these are what brought me to your channel. I stayed for Sasha, lol. Excellent production as always and a great representation of the sport.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Trust me, if we could do a heap of these a week - we would!

[@frankw.5139]

Waidmannsheil from Germany. Season is just about to start here. But if I would turn up to a driven hunt as you guys do, my friends would have a good laugh on me. Youre looking great, though :) I really do enjoy the British style of hunting and clothes. Thank you very much! Allzeit guten Anblick und viel Waidmannsheil.

[@wallyzworld7108]

Hello, from over 8400 miles away here in California, USA. Have to say a little jealous of that hunt. I love my Nikko 5000, great gun.

[@p.williamfox6417]

Great video of a beautiful estate. There is so much to capture and take in during these hunts. Praying the Lord blesses you all with many years of great hunting and the joys of spending time with great friends in the field.

[@UlsterOutdoorsandFieldsports]

There is a glint in your eye when you are game shooting that isn't there on the clays. I know why because I am exactly the same. Fantastic video - thanks for uploading.

[@blindman_outdoors6707]

Very interesting, I've never seen a drive shoot like this and didn't even know of it's existence till this popped up in my recommended. Also if you have to go to using non-toxic shells, look at bismuth or tungsten loads for any of those shotguns, it shoots similar to lead!

[@5_star_stays]

Little Ant is so professional when he has his working head on ! 😂 I do prefer his office to mine though.

[@w1zardssleeve]

Ours was sooooooooo windy! Not many had, but a great laugh.

[@durexjim]

Great to see your banter never dies fingers crossed for the estate good luck guys and thx for sharing👍👍👍

[@hammyh1165]

Used to love beaters day at the small shoot I went too , because it was end of season we only used to get half a dozen of us so we just used to have a huge walked up day . Such good fun with friends , really miss it.

[@ShotawayFilms]

Brilliant watch from a kindred spirit.Sincerely hope all works out well for all concerned as the winds of change come to bear whatever they may be.

[@jimmarcham6271]

Stunning video and great day for all involved, I'm sure. I hope the season just starting is just as kind to you all 👍

[@geraldswain3259]

What a wonderful day in a beautiful setting really well done John .

[@Martina_Elizabeth]

What a beautiful video! It was my very first shoot day yesterday and I enjoyed my beater's role very much! Watching this has helped me to understand the core of this fine sport a little bit more and it couldn't have been an introduction more pleasing to the eye than through your cinematic film! Thank you! 🤗

[@bernardoohigginsvevo2974]

This was very satisfying to watch. British hunting culture is so much more laid back and refined than here in the States. I guess that goes for more than just hunting though.

[@MrJamHH]

God bless you who have fun! Great film , great vibe, great shooting!

[@RustySprocket]

Environmental friendliness aside, I switched to non-tox a few years back. Mostly shooting BOSS bismuth, and my bismuth reloads. Wish our steel over here would kill more reliably. The more people shoot it, the more the manufacturers invest into R&D, the better the shell becomes. Likely, you've seen this firsthand in the UK.

[@adamlawyer1]

Nice video! Love the ties and the tweets. Proper English gentlemen. Was wierd though seeing hunters without the requisite fluorescent Orange bits as is required here in Pennsylvania!

[@magnuswickland6415]

Stunning video Johnny! Fantastic quality videography Sach, as always. Great to see a bit of footage from the beaters point of view. Well done guys, great Job!

[@slowmoshooting]

Great vid guys, looks like a great day out. Ps, I just let Lewis at sportarm know he got a mention about Ants 20. 🤣

[@tloller52]

"There's nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about with guns." P.G. Wodehouse, (I think) Great video, by the way.

[@tgsoutdoors]

I thought that was an AA Milne quote

[@tloller52]

@@tgsoutdoors you’re probably right. Good philosophy, though.

[@guiba3228]

Enjoyed the video. I used to go bush beating when I was younger. Enjoyed every minute of it.

[@TheSpaniel1]

Bloody brilliant film,you always capture emotion perfectly. Thank you for sharing

[@darrenlaithwaite7810]

Great film Johnny, hope it all works out well for Ant and you can both do plenty more.

[@jerrybassett1630]

I really enjoy watching all your content. Absolutely love the gun factory content.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Thankyou!

[@paulrelf88]

That really does look like good fun! I really hope to be able to do it one day.

[@peterlavelle567]

Great video as always guys, you could really feel the joy in this one! Hoping to make it over for a TGS shoot next season if you do one. Until then our duck season opens on March 16, busy making plans for that!

[@mallardcutter7209]

Love the game shooting videos and look forward to seeing more of them !! Thank you and keep them coming please !

[@duncanmanns5654]

Great video ... hope the keeper and under keeper are still keepering on that shoot use are doing a great job .... use produced some stunning birds on them drives ....... well done

[@grahamking2239]

Nothing beats a beaters day

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Johnny nothing like the country side. I mean this was an epic drive I liked the behind driven birds Johnny flushing them out I'll watch this one over 2 3 time's...

[@alexlittin7854]

Great production value on this, great vid lads

[@WalterCuthbert]

Really enjoyed that video .... brilliantly done👏👏👍

[@brainleavy6934]

Really enjoy your videos and that one was one I really enjoy best off luck this year and hopefully lot more to come

[@francisconway9949]

I have just bought a new beretta o/u and noted that nearly everyone on the shoot seemed to be carrying one of some hue or other and no side by side to be seen. My guess is the pheasants might prefer the older guns if it meant a few more got away but of course many a pheasant has been brought down with parallel barrels too.!!

[@kenlansing1216]

Aside from that cramped car ride I'd say you're living life in a beer commercial.

[@Bramshooting]

Fantastic video, keep it going

[@andrewbranton1476]

Slurring at 17.35. Too much Stella 😂

[@nordicclays]

Great video and big congratz on the 100 k followers 🙌

[@RedBayDog]

I absolutely love your channel.. It’s killing me, I have to know.. Is that a Chesapeake Bay Retriever? I had one for 14.5 years.. He retrieved close to 1000 wild birds.. Love the breed…

[@josephfleshman1069]

Great video , I’m so jealous !

[@williamdelamoissonniere5751]

I truly apreciate the tradition! But (and I am myself a hunter) I am not as fan of releasing crowds of not wild at all pheasants two days before the hunt so you can shoot a hundred times! It seems to me a bit ridiculous the moment when you stand 10 meters from the boxes claping your hands waiting to shoot literaly flying chickens! 😂

[@archiehards8127]

Clearly never been on an actual shoot mate

[@crisb3631]

Pheasants are released months before and some shoots the birds are very high and very fast as not with walked up game

[@MrAngry3232]

Where did you see this during the video 🤣🤡

[@BGAUGE]

Great vid Johnny 👍 light hearted fun day out.

[@christophm2735]

Love this video. The music is fantastic too.

[@LXDDLE10]

Outstanding!

[@Bladeandbonebutchery]

Another fantastic video well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MR12GAUGE]

Ahhh the nikko, and a 101 in same video, epic stuff

[@davidcaul7836]

Fantastic day videos are top quality 👌

[@Zwashmusic86]

#1 Awesome video! Great production quality #2 If you have to shoot non toxic, look in to Bismuth, denser than steel and soft like lead so you don’t damage barrels in older guns. In America I shoot ducks and geese with 5s, it’s quite effective. 3# you should come on a duck & pheasant hunt in the states. Just to see some of the differences. It’s rather drastic! I hunt at an outfitter where we duck hunt in the mornings and quail hunt in the afternoons and we would love to have you out. Just KZbin some “duck hunting Arkansas”

[@davidbetts480]

Hello TGS and team, a awesome looking shot.

[@danhill6333]

Ant should have been using Hull. Seeing this a second time was just as good as the first.

[@HEJ_Hunting]

Great video! Pure quality! What is the name of the jacket you guys are wearing underneath the vests?

[@osteoman74]

What size chokes do you use for the driven shoots and with the steel shot...

[@kevinjames8214]

What kind of boots are those? Seem very popular.

[@andersthorn9487]

Dubarry leather wellies. Rubber wellies is Le Chameau

[@ardenpowers7730]

Always great vids !!! Many thanks XD

[@iantunnicliffe4509]

The end very tear full.

[@andycarless9069]

Great Video Thanks 👍👍Cheers Guys🍻🍻

[@twinpotracer]

What really annoys me is that a channel other than KZbin hasn't approached you guys to make a whole season to be viewed in a handful of episodes. I think plenty of providers have missed a trick or the subject might upset a few snowflakes. Shame, because the filming, banter, guns and editing is on point!

[@_b_e_l_l_e_n_d_4884]

Snowflakes? What people that don't like scaring the shit out of animals for fun 😂

[@mattcosgrove8254]

Well done, great video!

[@SalihKarakas7]

Hello from Turkey. Nice channel, nice video. Thanks...

[@MrPutman]

Tremendous - nuff said

[@andrewgibbins6680]

Thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Great banter as always. More on the dogs please!

[@collinmc90]

lol their clothes always cracks me up, hey I get it though, every region has their thing. I suppose out here in the states we all look the same in our camo and upland game bird jackets. Looks like a good time though. How much one of those suits cost? I'm gonna weird out some strangers here lol.

[@jimzielanski8045]

Jonny, Another great video. My question is on a shoot like this do the participants take home and eat the game shot or what is the skinny ? Regards from Montana USA, JZ

[@tgsoutdoors]

On a day like this, almost everything is taken home by shooters, beaters and others. What is left is processed for their own use.

[@MbisonBalrog]

What is shortest barrel you go hunting with ?

[@danhill6333]

The noises seem to be easy after a few drinks. 😂

[@TruckinPiperBob]

Lovely,, has Ant gone to a new estate? Hope all is well.

[@aoe76]

In Denmark we have been shooting steel for ages. No problem what so ever. Beaters day is always a pleasure 😊👍

[@joeltowle2737]

Do you use Steel Shot for all the hunting?

[@retirednavy8720]

Very different from the pheasant hunting in the USA. If I told the guys I hunt with that they had to wear a nice shirt and a tie to hunt they'd act like they were gutshot.

[@THESPORTINGCAMP]

Excellent video.

[@mirzaadil6955]

Another great video.

[@rodsvintagesxschannel.3095]

Alot old guns will be taken off the field.. Steel..... Damascus fine guns like my. P Webley & Sons sidelock upland gun with 2.5" chambers... Im in canada. We can use lead here for upland...not waterfowl

[@jfarrell21]

What happens to all those pheasants hanging behind Winkles? Sold in the market, claimed by those who shot them? Curious. Thank you.

[@pedrojsanchezalvarado5569]

Q lindas cazerias amigos saludos excelentes 👌👍

[@gummyroid]

Awesome. Cheers from Aus. 👍