tommy.c 859 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 what you think of this one matt? Quote Link to post
Banter 1,751 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 anyone know how to tell the age on them .genuine question i dont have a clue Quote Link to post
tommy.c 859 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 anyone know how to tell the age on them .genuine question i dont have a clue banter if they have tinsile and balls hanging from there antlers then its roudoff, so i reckon thousands of years old!! Quote Link to post
Matt 160 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Looks like a fine stag Tommy I've seen a few bigger and lots smaller.... Over the years, I shot more than my fair share of 'em sometimes with slug, sometimes with AAA, sometimes with .243 and occasionally with the .22 pistol (usually roadside). I also went through a .308 phase, but reds are no different to anything else; put the lead in the right bit and they go down.... A mature stag should have his 'rights'. It's an Exmoor term; I expect the Scots have other names for it. Our pub landlord did a bunk a few weeks ago. One of the saddest aspects for me was that he took with him a fine set of antlers I had mounted that were hanging on the wall in the pub. It was the last stag I shot before I moved up here. Exmoor reds are bigger and stronger than anything you'll find on the hills of Scotland. I can't speak for Ireland, because I've never been there, but if you ever want to see good antlers, pop into the D&S kennels at Exford. They've got some fine Autumn stags on display there Quote Link to post
tommy.c 859 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 matt ive seen some big beasts in my day, but back end of last season when i was out with the mutts in co.monaghan i seen the one, yes the largest one in my life, this monster crashed and took fences with him to avoid us, ill be there with my 308 to stalk and take him out lol... Quote Link to post
Banter 1,751 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 i remember set antler being dug up when they where building castle court in belfast. the irish deer must been a monster Quote Link to post
stewie 3,387 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 anyone know how to tell the age on them .genuine question i dont have a cluelike cooking a steak mate...you feel there testicles and the older they are the firmer they get lol Quote Link to post
Matt 160 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 It's been a great thread; thanks to one and all Time for this old ratcatcher to hit the hay and dream of days of long ago, when deer were bigger, and dogs were better, and I could run........ Night all. Quote Link to post
Banter 1,751 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 anyone know how to tell the age on them .genuine question i dont have a cluelike cooking a steak mate...you feel there testicles and the older they are the firmer they get lol cheers its differant from us then.we let go ours see how close they get to the floor Quote Link to post
tommy.c 859 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 It's been a great thread; thanks to one and all Time for this old ratcatcher to hit the hay and dream of days of long ago, when deer were bigger, and dogs were better, and I could run........ Night all. i new all the long you were a wimp matt Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Some great reading there Matt, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to post
BIG G wheton machine 1,594 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 keep this topic on track folks, now heres the way i think these beasts should be taken down phone picsssss 309staggtommy.jpg that's a belter tommy plenty of steaks outa him. Quote Link to post
THELURCHERANDLONGDOG 91 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Lurchers single or double taking red deer its impossible How fantastic to read a post of someone that knows everything 1 Quote Link to post
stewie 3,387 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Lurchers single or double taking red deer its impossible How fantastic to read a post of someone that knows everything Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Lurchers single or double taking red deer its impossible How fantastic to read a post of someone that knows everything What you talking about? It's an everyday occurance on here! 1 Quote Link to post
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