Summer Hunter / Mooching

[BGD 6,437]

Now the Seasons finished how do you pass the time you spent with the dogs in the winter ?

I still walk them a lot probably more now I got more time the dogs still hunt I can't turn them off just I don't have a terrier and shovel with me and i don't lamp !

My 4 month old pup is learning with every trip out weather it be hunting or with stock

So how do you lads spend your summer? This is were the old girl will be spending this summer and from now on parents finally agreed to have her down the house she deserves the rest of her days in the house ! She will be still be out most days just won't be making the trips away anymore !

Fair play to you pal always grand to see an old worker retired to the lap of luxury in the house it's what they deserve after giving us their all season after season

[low plains drifter 10,978]

Is there a main reason why you fellas don't hunt in the summer? I go all year round here.

Would be a lot of effort for a lurcher to catch anything on the arable land over here in summer, we're knacker deep in cereal, and the oil seed rape can reach up to around 8 feet high when we have a wet summer, some areas only hold moderate amounts of game, and it's traditional to respect the breeding season

[trigger2 3,217]

I've got a couple of bunny spots local that I will leave alone over the summer and a few spots with decent hare numbers which I will leave alone until winter time.

 

The ferrets won't see any action until winter now, I'm going to knock them a decent outside run area up to keep them occupied over the summer. A few logs and piles of dirt etc to play about in and stop them from getting bored.

 

Apart from that I will be out mooching every day as normal. I will still give the youngster a couple of nights on the lamp (only 2-3 nights over the summer) where rabbits are in abundance just to continue her "learning curve" ready for a few proper nights lamping in September/October.

 

I plan to get a few nights fishing in and a few days on the trout too. Maybe do a bit with the air rifle to keep the freezer topped up for the ferrets, although my Plummer has been doing a pretty good job of that, she bags something most outings.

 

And on top of that plenty of cycling as I'm doing Lands End to John O'Groats next year.

good luck with the cycling gaz my nephew and a load of his mates don that trip for macmilian done it over 10 days. a bout 3 year ago

[stagmad 91]

 

Is there a main reason why you fellas don't hunt in the summer? I go all year round here.

To let things breed up over the summer, it isnt law its just a general rule for most. But a few people will go out all year round.

 

I thought that was most likely the case, i wasn't sure if there were laws/seasons as to when you could hunt, cheers.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

 

 

I've got a couple of bunny spots local that I will leave alone over the summer and a few spots with decent hare numbers which I will leave alone until winter time.

 

The ferrets won't see any action until winter now, I'm going to knock them a decent outside run area up to keep them occupied over the summer. A few logs and piles of dirt etc to play about in and stop them from getting bored.

 

Apart from that I will be out mooching every day as normal. I will still give the youngster a couple of nights on the lamp (only 2-3 nights over the summer) where rabbits are in abundance just to continue her "learning curve" ready for a few proper nights lamping in September/October.

 

I plan to get a few nights fishing in and a few days on the trout too. Maybe do a bit with the air rifle to keep the freezer topped up for the ferrets, although my Plummer has been doing a pretty good job of that, she bags something most outings.

 

And on top of that plenty of cycling as I'm doing Lands End to John O'Groats next year.

good luck with the cycling gaz my nephew and a load of his mates don that trip for macmilian done it over 10 days. a bout 3 year ago

Cheers Jon. I think 10 days is a sensible aim for most. The lad who's planned the route is planning day 9 to see us travel from Kyle of Sutherland to John O'Groats but if we lost a day somewhere along the way I would be happy with 10 days.

 

We are doing "Lon Las Cymru" or "Slay the dragon" which is Holyhead to Cardiff as a training run in a few months.

[king 12,001]

 

 

I've got a couple of bunny spots local that I will leave alone over the summer and a few spots with decent hare numbers which I will leave alone until winter time.

The ferrets won't see any action until winter now, I'm going to knock them a decent outside run area up to keep them occupied over the summer. A few logs and piles of dirt etc to play about in and stop them from getting bored.

Apart from that I will be out mooching every day as normal. I will still give the youngster a couple of nights on the lamp (only 2-3 nights over the summer) where rabbits are in abundance just to continue her "learning curve" ready for a few proper nights lamping in September/October.

I plan to get a few nights fishing in and a few days on the trout too. Maybe do a bit with the air rifle to keep the freezer topped up for the ferrets, although my Plummer has been doing a pretty good job of that, she bags something most outings.

And on top of that plenty of cycling as I'm doing Lands End to John O'Groats next year.

good luck with the cycling gaz my nephew and a load of his mates don that trip for macmilian done it over 10 days. a bout 3 year ago

Cheers Jon. I think 10 days is a sensible aim for most. The lad who's planned the route is planning day 9 to see us travel from Kyle of Sutherland to John O'Groats but if we lost a day somewhere along the way I would be happy with 10 days.

We are doing "Lon Las Cymru" or "Slay the dragon" which is Holyhead to Cardiff as a training run in a few months.

It there a traditional route from LE to GO so to speak gaz.that everyone uses.or is it a matter of plan your own route.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

 

 

 

I've got a couple of bunny spots local that I will leave alone over the summer and a few spots with decent hare numbers which I will leave alone until winter time.

The ferrets won't see any action until winter now, I'm going to knock them a decent outside run area up to keep them occupied over the summer. A few logs and piles of dirt etc to play about in and stop them from getting bored.

Apart from that I will be out mooching every day as normal. I will still give the youngster a couple of nights on the lamp (only 2-3 nights over the summer) where rabbits are in abundance just to continue her "learning curve" ready for a few proper nights lamping in September/October.

I plan to get a few nights fishing in and a few days on the trout too. Maybe do a bit with the air rifle to keep the freezer topped up for the ferrets, although my Plummer has been doing a pretty good job of that, she bags something most outings.

And on top of that plenty of cycling as I'm doing Lands End to John O'Groats next year.

good luck with the cycling gaz my nephew and a load of his mates don that trip for macmilian done it over 10 days. a bout 3 year ago

Cheers Jon. I think 10 days is a sensible aim for most. The lad who's planned the route is planning day 9 to see us travel from Kyle of Sutherland to John O'Groats but if we lost a day somewhere along the way I would be happy with 10 days.

We are doing "Lon Las Cymru" or "Slay the dragon" which is Holyhead to Cardiff as a training run in a few months.

It there a traditional route from LE to GO so to speak gaz.that everyone uses.or is it a matter of plan your own route.

I think there are a few companies out there now who will plan you a route and I'm sure they use a specific route avoiding high traffic areas etc. They will meet you at scheduled points and act as a support vehicle on the way. They also carry all your supplies.

 

The alternative is what we are doing, plan your own route and carry your own gear. The lad I'm doing it with is pretty clued up, he's cycled for 20 years and has done a few impressive rides so I trust his planning.

[NEWKID 27,980]

Good luck with your challenge Gaz, a older fella I know done it last year, he has Parkinson's disease and has the shakes really bad, but he constantly tries to do things to push himself. Said that it was bloody hard work though.

A group of 6 of us are rowing the channel in a Cornish gigg later this year, Ramsgate to Nieuwpoort in Belgium, 50 odd miles, been told it takes around 14 hours, just got to learn to row and get fit now!! Lol

So this summer will be mainly spent on the water one way or another, plus loads of mooching about with the dogs fitting the pup up ready for her first proper season!

[trigger2 3,217]

 

 

I've got a couple of bunny spots local that I will leave alone over the summer and a few spots with decent hare numbers which I will leave alone until winter time.

 

The ferrets won't see any action until winter now, I'm going to knock them a decent outside run area up to keep them occupied over the summer. A few logs and piles of dirt etc to play about in and stop them from getting bored.

 

Apart from that I will be out mooching every day as normal. I will still give the youngster a couple of nights on the lamp (only 2-3 nights over the summer) where rabbits are in abundance just to continue her "learning curve" ready for a few proper nights lamping in September/October.

 

I plan to get a few nights fishing in and a few days on the trout too. Maybe do a bit with the air rifle to keep the freezer topped up for the ferrets, although my Plummer has been doing a pretty good job of that, she bags something most outings.

 

And on top of that plenty of cycling as I'm doing Lands End to John O'Groats next year.

good luck with the cycling gaz my nephew and a load of his mates don that trip for macmilian done it over 10 days. a bout 3 year ago

Cheers Jon. I think 10 days is a sensible aim for most. The lad who's planned the route is planning day 9 to see us travel from Kyle of Sutherland to John O'Groats but if we lost a day somewhere along the way I would be happy with 10 days.

 

We are doing "Lon Las Cymru" or "Slay the dragon" which is Holyhead to Cardiff as a training run in a few months.

 

my nephew reckons his route was 980 miles mate 100 mile a day there abouts.

[king 12,001]

 

 

 

 

I've got a couple of bunny spots local that I will leave alone over the summer and a few spots with decent hare numbers which I will leave alone until winter time.

The ferrets won't see any action until winter now, I'm going to knock them a decent outside run area up to keep them occupied over the summer. A few logs and piles of dirt etc to play about in and stop them from getting bored.

Apart from that I will be out mooching every day as normal. I will still give the youngster a couple of nights on the lamp (only 2-3 nights over the summer) where rabbits are in abundance just to continue her "learning curve" ready for a few proper nights lamping in September/October.

I plan to get a few nights fishing in and a few days on the trout too. Maybe do a bit with the air rifle to keep the freezer topped up for the ferrets, although my Plummer has been doing a pretty good job of that, she bags something most outings.

And on top of that plenty of cycling as I'm doing Lands End to John O'Groats next year.

good luck with the cycling gaz my nephew and a load of his mates don that trip for macmilian done it over 10 days. a bout 3 year ago

Cheers Jon. I think 10 days is a sensible aim for most. The lad who's planned the route is planning day 9 to see us travel from Kyle of Sutherland to John O'Groats but if we lost a day somewhere along the way I would be happy with 10 days.

We are doing "Lon Las Cymru" or "Slay the dragon" which is Holyhead to Cardiff as a training run in a few months.

It there a traditional route from LE to GO so to speak gaz.that everyone uses.or is it a matter of plan your own route.

I think there are a few companies out there now who will plan you a route and I'm sure they use a specific route avoiding high traffic areas etc. They will meet you at scheduled points and act as a support vehicle on the way. They also carry all your supplies.

The alternative is what we are doing, plan your own route and carry your own gear. The lad I'm doing it with is pretty clued up, he's cycled for 20 years and has done a few impressive rides so I trust his planning.

Sounds like a great adventure gaz.good luck and hope you all keep it rubber side up mate.

[dytkos 17,888]

Good luck on the challenge Gaz, get a support vehicle behind you, two fellas killed on the A30 near me doing it unaccompanied last year.

 

Cheers, D.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Good luck on rowing the channel NEWKID. Something I fancy myself one day.

 

Trigger I think the lad I'm doing it with is chucking a bit of cross country in, it takes it up to nearly 1200 miles but we should see a few sights and plenty of wildlife.

 

Dytkos the support vehicle crews only meet you at designated points or come to you in case of a puncture etc. Unless there are others that travel behind you the whole way but I've not seen that. I read about the 2 men killed in Cornwall by the sleepy lorry driver. Very sad. We will be avoiding (major) A-Roads where possible.