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    when I started nets were sold in 4z and 6z, and hemp. Fox nets were advertised as 10z. I reckon that the miles of 10z that didnt sell as fox nets is being bashed out as rabbit nets. They are advertised as good on bramble and gorse, meaning they can be ripped off without damage, but if a net has to be pulled off brambles how is it going to purse on a rabbit properly.
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    Im 52 and cant resist shoving my hand in a crows nest, they nest low here because theres not many trees on the coast. Quite often in tamarisk 8 to 10 feet off the ground, I like the variety of colours. Once I saw a buzzard fly out of a blackthorn, the wide nest was less than chest height off the ground, and I stood beside it, there was 2 eggs and a young rabbit on the edge, about half a mile away was another in the first fork of a small tree about 8 foot off the ground with 2 chicks. I made these observations when I had shooting permission there, but the farm changed hands and I cant g
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    my HW99 brings home the bacon and thats all I care about. I can strip it, tune it, repair it all cheaply without sending it off anywhere. I do like a good make, average price scope and mounts that will hold a good zero, but I dont think much else is really going to improve my bag at the end of the day. I have had my cb625 chrono since they first come out and that is invaluable for power check and finding best pellet type.
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    first, you got to set snares earlier in the day so that scent and disturbance is lessened. second, numbers caught depends on the amount of rabbits on the ground, if theres not much then you cant expect many.
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    spiders and webs and flies. The spider sets a fine but strong web to catch the fly, and longnetters should do the same to catch the rabbit. 4z is the best mix of fineness combined with adequate strength, it is capable of holding a rabbit by the toenails if necessary and Ive been glad of its tangling power manyatime. I would prefer a light and easy net, rather than one thats gonna cause a big sweat just to carry and pick up.
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    in the woods is the place to be on a wet day, under shelter of a big ivy tree waiting for pigeons. I got hw99 so not so much after care needed and always tuck the scope under my arm to keep it dry. The advantage is with the shooter when birds got to cope with wet weather and look for danger, so its a good time to go. For a worse occupation try ferreting in the rain.
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    Great to see, these are the days to be remembered for ever.
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    no big deal but something to post, just been out for hour on foot with lamp and gun, needed a few rabbits for the ferret. Managed to get three so thats food problem solved till next time. It was windy but it dropped right off pretty quick. Jumped over a gate and jolted the battery connectors off, as you do, but been carrying one of those keyring lights on my car keys and they are very useful little things to have when a little light is needed for such emergencies. Watched a badger for a while, they dont seem to bother about the light and just carry on like normal. This was with a 12 bore,
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    All very interesting and reminds me of my first attempts in the early 1980s, it was all trade secrets then. Those that knew how wouldnt tell others the ins and outs of it. My neighbour was a eletrician and that wire reel thing did cross my mind as one way of doing it, but I never tried it. I prepared the net in loops at home and tied it ready for letting off in the field which worked a bit, but gave several crossed lines and few rabbits. There were no longnet books or dvds at the time and I trid to get snippets of information off those who netted. Then a certain book come out in 1989 and
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    on the stubbles and grass fields with a toyota corolla, stood on the passenger seat and sticking out the sunroof. Not sporting but good for pest control. Dont seem to have a noise problem, in the day all rabbits would scarper, but at night they dont take much notice. I lamp on foot alone, usually when I only want a couple, because carrying and shooting is a problemunless I pick up on the way back.
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    maphunter, its your permission and you do what you want on it . Some farmers say kill em all, and others are happy to have them reduced to acceptable level, yours sounds like the latter. The best ones are the ones who say come when you want and take what you want, the ones that put pressure on all the time can be a pain. The object is in most cases to control, not eradicate, weve all read stories of the old trappers who always made sure they left some for next season. As long as your farmer can see an effort being made, and the rabbits arent swarming, thats the way to go.
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    no visitors, no friends, no wonder.

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    not the most satisfying of shots because theres no skill and you probably perforate your decoys. But it adds to the bag. You can always shoot it going away if you want. Line up two at a time is better. I
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    dont go too often , or else you just educate them and make it harder for yourself. about 4 days in between is ok. vary your times, go evening then go early morning to catch them out. they soon get to know if you go same time every time and will be on their guard.
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    my theory is that with the small shot, like 7.5, there is far more chance of pigeon being struck in the head because of the dense pattern, which means dead on the spot. Bigger shot often means broken wings and runners, especially on the edge of the pattern. The head needs less penetration than the body. Last year I was sold no. 9 by mistake, they were good for the job, and sometimes on plucking I would find a bird with a few pellets on the head but not much on the body. Llydvale Express 28 gram 7.5 is my favorite for birds but n0. 9 is not to be underestimated either.
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    local reclaimation or salvage business might be worth a visit.
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    both perfectly suitable. i think flat braid is more prone to fluffing at the ends unless you singe it or otherwise seal it. I prefer 3mm because the slightly heavier weight and thickness seem to give a better lie when setting the net. 2mm can be a bit fast running, particularly on nylon nets causing handling problems. overall happier with 3mm.
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    use the blue for footline. keep the yellow for future topline or lining pursenets. in the dark a yellow footline will get more chewed by rabbits is another reason.
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    do they use a certain part of the wood to roost. if so, get in position in late afternoon and you will shoot more in a short time than you would all day walking around. sometimes carrion crows arrive after dark so wait a bit longer.
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    sorry in my post above I didnt mean knuckle, I meant the first joint of your index finger above the knuckle with the finger bent. works pretty quick with nippy youngsters, but might be a bit harder with adult, although possible if you brave enough to try it. To Tony, I give up on that, my ferret is more faithful than my ex wife ever was.
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    hedgehog, one sleeps under my shed and leaves things like that around the garden. Its not too big.
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    offering a knuckle is correct. Holding ferret in your left hand, offer the knuckle of your first finger. If it goes to bite, you push your knuckle to the back of its throat and hold it there till it nearly chokes. It then associates biting with a bad experience i. e. choking, and after one or two goes of being choked it will hopefully giveup the idea. Also , this dont sound nice, but if you spit in the palm of your hand the ferret will lick it and be your friend for life. also blowing into the ferrets nose, like they do with horses, is good too, they got to know your smell. spending time
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    Love working in sand, you dont go home with mud up to your waist. Nice burrows, well done.
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    Was out ferreting on Sunday and a baby rabbit scampered out of one hole and somehow managed to backnet itself in the next hole. I cant say it bolted because it wasnt that fast. This is Cornwall and nests of rabbits can always be expected from mid december..
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    some on ebay today. £8 per spool plus post.
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