Buck called

[foxdropper 17,092]

Getting towards end of the rut here so decided on a look locally to see if I could catch up with a buck I’ve seen sign of but no sightings yet . Fields all cut for big bale hay which I’ve found in the past is a big bonus for calling . Spotted a doe and a follower browsing on a hedge way down by the river field and using the bales managed to get to within 100 yds .

Called softly and and she  immediately ran towards me causing a response from a buck behind me unseen that charged past me to within 4m to get to the doe that’s closing the gap fast . Whether she was in season or not , she lead the buck on a merry chase around the bales , leaving her follower but 20m from me . They went out of sight in another field but I knew she would be back so l lead down by a bale and waited , gun on bipod .

Sure enough back she comes buck in tow and he’s got himself in a right state . Tonge out and breathing loudly so I let him compose himself before shooting him at about 60 yds . Be the last buck for me I expect as numbers aren’t that great here this year .

 

 

[big napper 3,559]

Nice one mate, looks like a good one

[foxdropper 17,092]

Poor for the area mate which is why I had no qualms shooting it 

[sussex 5,776]

Well done mate , it’s getting to that time of year for me ...

[sandymere 8,260]

Very nice, I like to give it a go but to be honest have mixed results, have a dog with me so may have an effect with disturbance. I've a few days off coming up so will have a couple of trips out and see what turns up.

[David.evans 5,323]

Great result 

I’m off in the morning to see if I can get my first buck , fingers crossed  

atb 

[big napper 3,559]

Good luck david

[nick703 446]

What caller you using?  I’ve got a icotec gc500 with a few roe calls on , might give it a go , did call a muntjac with the gc500 right to side of truck while out waiting for Fox

[David.evans 5,323]

I’ve got the GC 500

and called foxes in with it using the butto call , and roe 

I’ll use that tomorrow if they don’t come out the wood 

atb 

[foxdropper 17,092]

The buttalo mate ,it’s on the back of the buck in pic .

Most people I’ve found ,call too loudly .Soft is better in my opinion .

[Deker 3,450]

That will do nicely!