Yep, that was the old fashioned way of making a bit of a name in this game.Head down and working the dogs.
And do you know something Ratface ? It still is.
The bullshitters and pedigree forging money hungry puppy farmers always get seen through . Albeit, some see through them faster than others.
Good post that Neil.
The thermal imaging is a disgrace IMO. No guile, field craft or even a LAMP needed. The poor twats are shot in the dark with no chance. The lads with this gear are obliterating the job. Its not just foxes either, I know a lad that shot 70 odd hares in one night. Sitting ducks.
Had a drive over to Dabble Duck in Shildon this morning. Filled my freezer for 20 odd quid. Chicken mince, tripe mince, lamb spines, chicken hearts etc. Great selection and the lad couldn't be more helpful. I'll be going there from now on.
As long as they're honest then it's upto the people around them to decide on whether their standards are as good as their honesty. Like I said if the honesty is there then the other things on the list can be judged from that.
Roe daytime. Couldn't beat it IMO. Seen an awful lot of dogs that were decent on the lamp get straight lined by a daytime Roe once they get their arse down.