Back up at the shoot

[Stavross 13,713]

Every day and night is like that for me

[Sausagedog 7,381]

23 minutes ago, FOXHUNTER said:

I normally shoot quite well with my .22 on the bunnies but for some reason last night I found myself shooting below par snatching and missing rabbits I should have had . Also found myself delaying shots and missing opportunities,  I suppose we all perform below standard every now and again.The half moon also came out and spoilt the night. Never mind glad to be out and pulling the trigger .....Anybody else have days/nights where you think what is going on ?

Absolutely. I usually  have to get out with the rifle and refresh my self and regain some confidence.

[Dervburner 2,548]

8 hours ago, FOXHUNTER said:

I normally shoot quite well with my .22 on the bunnies but for some reason last night I found myself shooting below par snatching and missing rabbits I should have had . Also found myself delaying shots and missing opportunities,  I suppose we all perform below standard every now and again.The half moon also came out and spoilt the night. Never mind glad to be out and pulling the trigger .....Anybody else have days/nights where you think what is going on ?.. 

it’s probably those crappy Winnie subs

 

Edited October 9, 2020 by Dervburner

[FOXHUNTER 5,020]

51 minutes ago, Dervburner said:

it’s probably those crappy Winnie subs

 

I'm not blaming my equipment, too easy to do that. I always find its human error.

[foxdropper 17,092]

Tired mate ,that’s what gets to me .

[FOXHUNTER 5,020]

47 minutes ago, foxdropper said:

Tired mate ,that’s what gets to me .

Yep mate and also got to be in right frame of mind. Doesnt help with the wind blowing and a heavy gamebag on your back either.

[shovel leaner 7,648]

Had our first day yesterday and it went really well . A little bit weird with the masks and social distancing thing going on , but the pheasant and partridge didn’t care , they had other things to worry about . 
           The weather was kind with a good breeze and not too much sun to blind the guns ( great excuse for missing, remember that one ) but best of all not a drop of rain , I’d almost forgotten what it was like doing the drives without slipping around and getting wet . We did four drives and they all produced lots of birds . The third drive after break was the very good with 69 pheasant and 2 partridge shot . The last drive we had to pull out otherwise they would have shot too many . So it’s looking like a good start to the season.

[Stavross 13,713]

Hand feeding this morning, the birds are not in the large group around the farm anymore, that’s not to say there’s not good numbers around the farm but they have definitely moved further out, there was a lot of birds over what’s known as the piggeries and the 40 or so that were in the bottom field were definitely not ours, there was also 30 or so over the valley on the forestry road, again not ours, it goes to show how bad next doors keeper is at his job, we are still 3 weeks away from our first day so with a bit of luck and cold weather they will be in tip-top condition come the first day

[Stavross 13,713]

[Stavross 13,713]

18 minutes ago, shovel leaner said:

Had our first day yesterday and it went really well . A little bit weird with the masks and social distancing thing going on , but the pheasant and partridge didn’t care , they had other things to worry about . 
           The weather was kind with a good breeze and not too much sun to blind the guns ( great excuse for missing, remember that one ) but best of all not a drop of rain , I’d almost forgotten what it was like doing the drives without slipping around and getting wet . We did four drives and they all produced lots of birds . The third drive after break was the very good with 69 pheasant and 2 partridge shot . The last drive we had to pull out otherwise they would have shot too many . So it’s looking like a good start to the season.

That must of been a cracking show of birds to take 71 from a drive

Edited October 11, 2020 by Stavross

[FOXHUNTER 5,020]

1 hour ago, shovel leaner said:

Had our first day yesterday and it went really well . A little bit weird with the masks and social distancing thing going on , but the pheasant and partridge didn’t care , they had other things to worry about . 
           The weather was kind with a good breeze and not too much sun to blind the guns ( great excuse for missing, remember that one ) but best of all not a drop of rain , I’d almost forgotten what it was like doing the drives without slipping around and getting wet . We did four drives and they all produced lots of birds . The third drive after break was the very good with 69 pheasant and 2 partridge shot . The last drive we had to pull out otherwise they would have shot too many . So it’s looking like a good start to the season.

That's a great 1st day looking forward to our 1st shoot next Saturday,  but a lot smaller affair. Hope it stays dry as makes for a nicer day.

[shovel leaner 7,648]

6 minutes ago, FOXHUNTER said:

That's a great 1st day looking forward to our 1st shoot next Saturday,  but a lot smaller affair. Hope it stays dry as makes for a nicer day.

Big , small , medium , who cares as long as you enjoy it and you are out . Good company, fresh air , and a bit of a craic . At the end of our shoot days one of the old boys always says “ well , that’s another day they can’t take off us “ , and I think he’s right.

[FOXHUNTER 5,020]

1 hour ago, shovel leaner said:

Big , small , medium , who cares as long as you enjoy it and you are out . Good company, fresh air , and a bit of a craic . At the end of our shoot days one of the old boys always says “ well , that’s another day they can’t take off us “ , and I think he’s right.

Too true , I enjoy the craic more than anything. This season more interested in seeing how the pup gets on

[bumpy22 414]

Our first day on the 24th birds are looking great. But still seem to have loads of jobs to and little time to get them donegood luck to you all gentleman for the season ahead

[FOXHUNTER 5,020]

Nice one Bumpy How you been getting on with the foxes ?