First night out

[undisputed 1,664]

Decided to venture out tonight given there was a good wind blowing. Headed of to a local spot that usually holds a few. Well got there and things got of to a bad start when I pulled out the cigarette fitting only to find the casing was missing. No prob I usually carry a spare in the glove compartment, quick check and I'm sorted. Next I plug in the lamp only to discover the main beam's not working. No prob says I as I usually have a spare lamp in the back. Then it dawns on me that the spare lamp needs rewired and it still hasn't been done from last year. You know that sinking feeling you get when things aren't going your way...anyways nothing to lose now so plug it in and low and behold it's working

 

So down to business. First field completely empty not one rabbit. Next field I see a couple far side of the field but they're all ready moving.... Not good.....f*****g summer lampers. Walked on a bit further and I catch a glimpse of ruby red eyes far enough out for a slip. Wind was in my favour as I slowly edged along the treeline. Got to about 5feet and slipped the dog. Well normally the dogs out the traps like a grew after a hare but not tonight,she's decided to go into stalking mode, normally this doesn't bother me but tonight ain't the night to be trying my patience. After a few steps I followed on behind the dog and a swift dint on her ass with my boot and she gets the idea and bursts into life. Couple of quick turns and she nails it just before the fenceline. Never got close enough to anything else so moved a couple of mile down the road. While I'm driving it occurs to me that I meant to do something but couldn't remember what.

 

Anyway arrived at my new destination and as I open the hatch I remember what it was I forgot....don't leave the rabbit in the back with the dog...oops! Opened the hatch just in time to see the the last of it disappear down a very happy dogs throat. Decided to struggle on and see what happens. Hit into a lone bunny sitting further out than was wise so headed toward it slilently praying it would clamp. Luck was on my side for a change as ol bugs continued to munch on his supper. Just before slipping the rabbit suddenly sits up as if he knows somethings afoot..slip the dog and they're off. Pretty straight forward catch this time as the bunny decided to run further into the field making it a forgone conclusion full stomach or not. Quick snatch then back to hand...nicely done.

 

Wee bit further on another rabbit sitting way out so tried the long slip this time and came up trumphs rabbit lifted straight from it's seat and straight back. Couple of more runs after that but she never came close. So after 2hrs and 3 rabbits we headed back to the truck for home. Bit of rewiring and an order for a couple of

bulbs on my to do list. Not the best night but good to get back out again...things can only get better..I'd better add a couple of worming tabs to my list as well

[watchman 256]

do you ever get the feeling its all going tits up mate lol,sounds like organisation at its finest,only teasing ya mate sure we all had the type of night you had at some stage,been out a few times over the years and wondered why i bothered lol,iv regularly read of other lads dogs going into stalking mode and have often wondered why they dont walk in on the rabbit and give the dog a kick up the arse to get it moving,good honest write up and refreshing read,

[Malt 379]

Thanks for sharing that Undi!

[undisputed 1,664]

do you ever get the feeling its all going tits up mate lol,sounds like organisation at its finest,only teasing ya mate sure we all had the type of night you had at some stage,been out a few times over the years and wondered why i bothered lol,iv regularly read of other lads dogs going into stalking mode and have often wondered why they dont walk in on the rabbit and give the dog a kick up the arse to get it moving,good honest write up and refreshing read,

 

Organisation has never been my strong point. I just expect things to go smoothly and they rarely do. The mrs has been tidying the truck through the summer and had bundled all my lamping gear into a bag. I think she's dropped the bag or my lamp and broke the bulb. I was lucky with the other lamp as it was fading in and out. As I said the stalking thing doesn't bother me that much the dog's learned over the years that in very tight fields the rabbits are never more than 20yrds from the fence line and tries to get up as close as she can to give herself a decent chance.

Edited September 7, 2010 by undisputed

[undisputed 1,664]

Thanks for sharing that Undi!

 

Thanks malt! Hopefully have something wee bit more interesting next time.

[scent 509]

sounds like many a night iv had with bulbs blowing ,wind dying down and wires coming undone etc.Good honest post there as usual undi i bet it was still nice to get out for the few hours

[watchman 256]

do you ever get the feeling its all going tits up mate lol,sounds like organisation at its finest,only teasing ya mate sure we all had the type of night you had at some stage,been out a few times over the years and wondered why i bothered lol,iv regularly read of other lads dogs going into stalking mode and have often wondered why they dont walk in on the rabbit and give the dog a kick up the arse to get it moving,good honest write up and refreshing read,

 

Organisation has never been my strong point. I just expect things to go smoothly and they early do. The mrs has been tidying the truck through the summer and had bundled all my lamping gear into a bag. I think she's dropped the bag or my lamp and broke the bulb. I was with lucky the other lamp as it was fading in and out. As I said the stalking thing doesn't bother me that much the dog's learned over the years that in very tight fields the rabbits are never more than 20yrds from the fence line and tries to get up as close as she can to give herself a decent chance.

 

 

As I said the stalking thing doesn't bother me that much the dog's learned over the years that in very tight fields the rabbits are never more than 20yrds from the fence line and tries to get up as close as she can to give herself a decent chance

 

 

good point,sorry was referring more to out in the open

[undisputed 1,664]

sounds like many a night iv had with bulbs blowing ,wind dying down and wires coming undone etc.Good honest post there as usual undi i bet it was still nice to get out for the few hours

 

Aye it was mate just getting my sea legs back slowly. There was other stuff about but can't write about that lol... Missed it anyway but it was a good chase just the same.

[undisputed 1,664]

do you ever get the feeling its all going tits up mate lol,sounds like organisation at its finest,only teasing ya mate sure we all had the type of night you had at some stage,been out a few times over the years and wondered why i bothered lol,iv regularly read of other lads dogs going into stalking mode and have often wondered why they dont walk in on the rabbit and give the dog a kick up the arse to get it moving,good honest write up and refreshing read,

 

Organisation has never been my strong point. I just expect things to go smoothly and they early do. The mrs has been tidying the truck through the summer and had bundled all my lamping gear into a bag. I think she's dropped the bag or my lamp and broke the bulb. I was with lucky the other lamp as it was fading in and out. As I said the stalking thing doesn't bother me that much the dog's learned over the years that in very tight fields the rabbits are never more than 20yrds from the fence line and tries to get up as close as she can to give herself a decent chance.

 

 

As I said the stalking thing doesn't bother me that much the dog's learned over the years that in very tight fields the rabbits are never more than 20yrds from the fence line and tries to get up as close as she can to give herself a decent chance

 

good point,sorry was referring more to out in the open

 

It never tends to happen in big fields funny enough....anyway I'm old enough to live with her eccentricities just as she puts up with mine...lol

[Rodney Thunderfist 4]

do you ever get the feeling its all going tits up mate lol,sounds like organisation at its finest,only teasing ya mate sure we all had the type of night you had at some stage,been out a few times over the years and wondered why i bothered lol,iv regularly read of other lads dogs going into stalking mode and have often wondered why they dont walk in on the rabbit and give the dog a kick up the arse to get it moving,good honest write up and refreshing read,

 

 

i had the replica of this last night execpt i came home with a 170striker in 7million pieces , write it off as a bad one

[undisputed 1,664]

do you ever get the feeling its all going tits up mate lol,sounds like organisation at its finest,only teasing ya mate sure we all had the type of night you had at some stage,been out a few times over the years and wondered why i bothered lol,iv regularly read of other lads dogs going into stalking mode and have often wondered why they dont walk in on the rabbit and give the dog a kick up the arse to get it moving,good honest write up and refreshing read,

 

 

i had the replica of this last night execpt i came home with a 170striker in 7million pieces , write it off as a bad one

 

And an expensive one by the sound of it!

[scent 509]

sounds like many a night iv had with bulbs blowing ,wind dying down and wires coming undone etc.Good honest post there as usual undi i bet it was still nice to get out for the few hours

 

Aye it was mate just getting my sea legs back slowly. There was other stuff about but can't write about that lol... Missed it anyway but it was a good chase just the same.

if it was all about catching and killing then id of given up years ago undi

[undisputed 1,664]

sounds like many a night iv had with bulbs blowing ,wind dying down and wires coming undone etc.Good honest post there as usual undi i bet it was still nice to get out for the few hours

 

Aye it was mate just getting my sea legs back slowly. There was other stuff about but can't write about that lol... Missed it anyway but it was a good chase just the same.

if it was all about catching and killing then id of given up years ago undi

 

 

Very true mate how's your season going....you started yet?

[scent 509]

sounds like many a night iv had with bulbs blowing ,wind dying down and wires coming undone etc.Good honest post there as usual undi i bet it was still nice to get out for the few hours

 

Aye it was mate just getting my sea legs back slowly. There was other stuff about but can't write about that lol... Missed it anyway but it was a good chase just the same.

if it was all about catching and killing then id of given up years ago undi

 

 

Very true mate how's your season going....you started yet?

iv been hunting foxes the last 2 sundays with the lurchers and iv been digging the last 2 saturdays ,its bloody great to get back out although i think iv put on a few pounds over the summer Edited September 10, 2010 by scent

[undisputed 1,664]

sounds like many a night iv had with bulbs blowing ,wind dying down and wires coming undone etc.Good honest post there as usual undi i bet it was still nice to get out for the few hours

 

Aye it was mate just getting my sea legs back slowly. There was other stuff about but can't write about that lol... Missed it anyway but it was a good chase just the same.

if it was all about catching and killing then id of given up years ago undi

 

 

Very true mate how's your season going....you started yet?

iv been hunting foxes the last 2 sundays with the lurchers and iv been digging the last 2 saturdays ,its bloody great to get back out although i think iv put on a few pounds over the summer

 

Lol you always know when the the camo's get a bit tight around the legs mate...I'm on elasticated waistebands now ...it'll be incontinence pants next .

 

Good you dont have to worry about getting out for your sport long may it continue