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Here you go.http://www.finemeshmetals.co.uk/perforated-metal
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How about using a perforated zinc gauze?
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Nice going mate ;-) Cheers, I have put a great deal of effort into her to make her this season. I'm well pleased with the outcome she's great with the ferrets and works exceptionally well with the pointer. She can read him like a book as soon as he finds a scent she's above him, even landing on his back once while he was on point, because there weren't any trees around, lol. She had a month off during the season with a fractured toe so her tally would have been even higher!
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Just had my last day out with my female Harris this season, had three kills today. Flew her almost daily at beginning of season, then down to three days a week, sometimes only two. When I go out though I'm usually out for the day. She has attained a great level of fitness and confidence, as a lot of her flying has been at bolted rabbits on open moorland. Very pleased with her first season's tally 143 Rabbits, 13 Pheasants, 4 Squirrels and a Moorhen. 161 head.
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we have lots of peregrines around me but as far as I know I have never seen a goshawk before, funnily when the first pair of peregrines started breeding in the Avon gorge they built an observation point on the opposite side of the gorge for the twitchers, there used to be around 50 or more people up there watching them now you can walk into the middle of Bristol and there are a pair on the old courage,s building on full show everyday of the week, avonmouth docks near me have around five breeding pairs, it's a good era for raptors Its the same here Peregrines nest in virtually every quarry a
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There are a lot more Goshawks around than most people realise. There have been quite a few released over the years and the wild population is at quite a healthy level.
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Can be an excellent tool if used correctly.The dog must first be trained therefore understanding the commands.Some people seem to think that you can strap it on and use it to train the dog this is not correct.However when used properly they are a great asset to correct a distant dog at the precise time that it breaks the rules.Also people get the idea that you are blasting the dog with a high voltage electric current when it misbehaves,but when the device is set at the correct level it just gives the dog a gentle tap on the should as a reminder.
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Need New Boot, What Do You Think?
Moorman 1 replied to Somewhereyournot's topic in Hunting Boots & Clothing
You won't beat these boots made to be abused,these and lowas are a great choice I sent altbergs back they were leaking! -
I use tactical 5.11's wear them every day,had one pair for four years and just showing a bit of wear now.Very comfortable and hard wearing.I used to wear moleskins all the time until I found these.You won't beat them! https://www.nightgear.co.uk/en-UK/511-Tactical-TDU-Ripstop-Pant/52985ng.htm?colour=REGULAR+LEG+++TDU+Green
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Altberg Stark Extreme/black Islander Scratchless????
Moorman 1 replied to Moorman 1's topic in Hunting Boots & Clothing
They refunded my money as they said they were leaking,bought a pair of Dovres,they can't be beaten! -
Altberg Stark Extreme/black Islander Scratchless????
Moorman 1 replied to Moorman 1's topic in Hunting Boots & Clothing
They were like slippers straight out of the box.Very comfortable,but just sent them back as I had wet feet twice from heavy dew. -
You won't go wrong with it ,top quality gear!
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There can only be benefits from hooding a hawk.If you were flying in company and its someone elses turn for a slip its better that you hood your hawk than have it bating at every bolted rabbit and not releasing it.Also if you were ferreting alone and had to dig to the ferret and pull out rabbits from a stop.Or if something stresses your hawk like strange dogs,tractors etc.At least if its made to the hood then you have the choice. Just my opinion!
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Has anyone got the Altberg Stark Extremes or the new from 2011 onwards Black Islander Scratchless (Not Diotto's). They both have the same coating and both have a Simpatex waterproof lining.Would like to here from anyone that has worn either and get some honest opinions from experience. The black islander boot is a higher boot than the altberg. Thanks
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You have a PM
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When in the south west they hunt Saturday,Monday,Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.
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Just found out it was an accident last night... A truly sad loss to the world of Falconry
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Thats sad news I was only speaking to him a few weeks back via email what was the cause of death?? R.I.P Griff
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Lost My Little Boys Male Harris Hawk Help!
Moorman 1 replied to top-rabbiting-man's topic in Falconry
The words stable door and bolted come to mind. -
Did you not get the bitch that I put you onto a while back???
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A cracking pup and parents MIK. I have also heard that they can be a tad sensitive,keep us posted on his progress it would make a great thread!
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Lol.....a cat & a hawk are two things I wouldn't want to be separating....... I know what you mean it was a huge black cat too,lol.Luckily for us and the hawk they separated when they hit the deck..!
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We were out several years back and a mates large female harris smashed into a high confer tree right above where I was stood.All I saw was a large dark object hurtling straight down towards my head so I dived sideways and the Harris and a huge black cat hit the deck right beside me in a blur and a squeal as they hit the ground they parted.We were amazed.Then we went on across some fields and dropped into a wood the Harris was high in a tree and you could tell that she was eyeballing something in the cover so I gave it a few whacks with a beating stick.She dived in and the whole bush was thrash
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You all should read this Give your dog a bone by Dr.Ian Billinghurst. Its very interesting,it explains raw feeding very thoroughly.
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Thats a cracking bit of footage.As you know Harris Hawks are very versatile and can be flown in many different ways.We used to slope soar ours a lot on cliffs and around quarries where you get a good updraft for lift and took a lot of rabbits in this manner.Also Martin Hollinshead ferrets with his from a slope soaring position.I should imagine that this is quite awkward to engineer but once the Hawk has had a few kills in this manner they are quick to learn the benefits and would soon switch on.You do need the right sort of country with the updrafts to get them up there though.!
