what a bloody day.

[jigsaw 11,902]

I arose at 6 a.m.and drove for an hour determined to get to grips with these feral goats ive been asked to cull.Arrived at the farm and got the cz 223 primed and ready to do its worst I brought the kelpie x Taz for the company.I quietly crept along the base of the hillside,listening and watching with the stealth of a cat.Taz walking beside me looking up and thinking''what the fcuk are we doing here in the bloody cold so early.After half an hour I glassed afew on top of the hill,so off I went.Climbing up through the heather and rock,picking my steps so's not to give my cover away,taz all the time staying just behind me.After an exhausting climb I could smell the pucks just over the top.I could also hear the heads of the big boys slaming off of each other,breeding time is upon us I presumed.I sat Taz just under the rocky ridge and told her stay,which she does without fault.I crept up real slow and peeked my head over the top only to see the last few stragglers dissapear over the next ledge.Holy shite I thought,how could they have known I was there,no wind(well I farted twice,but not loud enough for them to hear)I called Taz and we headed in the direction that they went.At least the good news was they were heading down hill.It was a very warm morning and it was taking its toll on me.I had to make my way through lots of felled trees and heather,the noise I was making I expected drove the herd of goats further down the forestry.To see how fast the herd were amongst this rough ground is phenomonal,they can dissapear in no time.By the time I got down to the peaty section the goats were well gone.I walked for roughly an hour before I got the tell tale stench of the pucks again,I stiffened up (no not that way)and started creeping about again.i knew they were just ahead as the smell was very strong and their tell tale droppings were everywhere and fresh too.I was coming down over a ridge when I slipped and landed on my back,making sure I saved the rifle from any harm.The impact from this knocked the wind out of me and by the time I got up I saw the last few kid goats dissapear up over the top of the hill.At this point I accepted defeat and decided I could take no more.This is my 8 th trip out after these animals and have dealt with 3 so far.I have taken my ass whipings very personal and I AM going to make them pay,it might take 20 years but Im going to get the upper hand some day.I could never envisage such a hard task when I first was asked to cut down their numbers.As I sit here now with an aching back and tired legs I am looking forward to my next outing.

[Malt 379]

Better luck next time Jiggy!

[Guest ROUGH COATED]

HAHAHAHA Good day by the sound's of it ' All the best in your GOAT MISSION

[jigsaw 11,902]

well up to this point its been dismal,lolso it can only get better.Theres a fine big puck with a hell of a set of horns in the herd,might see if I add to my taxidermy collection.

Edited October 8, 2009 by jigsaw

[sp.w 42]

Good luck!keep us informed how you get on in the future..

atb sp.w

[scent 509]

face it jig your pushing on pal just accept defeat

[droid 11]

Good writing that Jigsaw.

 

Reminds me of a fruitless afternoon on the Burren looking for a cave entrance.

[Attack Fell Terrier 864]

LOL fair play mate, best of luck with it mate.

[JohnGalway 1,043]

Could you ambush them instead of stalking? I don't know a lot about feral goats, none here abouts, do they have regular trails like sheep would? Sure would save the walking, and your back

 

Frank used to clean up quite a few.

Edited October 8, 2009 by JohnGalway

[jigsaw 11,902]

john,at this time of the year im told,the growth is extensive all over the hill.they travell all over the place 6 times ive been out i spent 3-4 hrs looking for my lickkle fwiends......no show but once the real cold comes along they are forced to come down early morn and late evening to feed and ILL BE WAITING,JUST YOU WAIT AND SEE.Scent me ould flower,your wellcome to tag along any time.we'll see then whos past it,lol.defeat is not in my vocabulary....unless its ''the pain is coming from de feet'' from climbing bleedin mountains.Overcome, adapt and KILL AS MANY OF THE SHITS AS POSSIBLE.seriously though,you should see the damage they do to the hedging,acres of grass for them to eat and they strip a length of hedging bare.Just picture over 40-60 goats ALL eating the same hedge at the same time.Unreal the gaps left in it.Oh nd John,FRANK didnt do the assault course like us proper men ...cause he has more bloody sense :11:

[The one 8,593]

Keep at it mate at least you or your rifles not damaged

[JohnGalway 1,043]

Feckin hell, 40-60 of them, Christ, they'd do some damage alright.

 

More sense is right I think that's why I bought a big jacket for this year, lots of comfortable sitting and waiting, flask as well

[jigsaw 11,902]

i'll have to bring a flask ......and a sleeping bag the way things are going.

[JohnGalway 1,043]

i'll have to bring a flask ......and a sleeping bag the way things are going.

 

No goats, no glory

[J Darcy 5,871]

Jigsaw......ensure you work with the wind, you should get near enough if you approach downwind....Good Luck.