A sit out for squirrels

[shovel leaner 7,650]

I’m waiting for a delivery this morning, so I’ve parked up near a pheasant feeder which is under some sweet chestnuts . I’ve noticed a bit of squirrel activity so I’ve got the Tikka 22lr out and am racking up the tally already. 

[shovel leaner 7,650]

Well I’ve had to dash off , so final number is nine . 

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

What a cracking session , love shooting squirrels but had zero last year.

[shovel leaner 7,650]

6 minutes ago, FOXHUNTER said:

What a cracking session , love shooting squirrels but had zero last year.

I’ve only got a handful of feeders going at the moment, but they are a magnet for squirrels. If I’ve got half an hour or so I can always sit out this time of year and knock a few over . It amazing, they are bloody stupid buggers , they walk all over their dead mates to get at the wheat as if nothing’s wrong. 

[ianm 2,594]

Everyone of those tree rats killed is benefiting something else.

[shovel leaner 7,650]

4 minutes ago, ianm said:

Everyone of those tree rats killed is benefiting something else.

Totally agree . Running along the top end of the shoot is an ancient beach wood that is part of the Cotswold way . The shoot got a bit of a grant to get traps because the poison wasn’t having an impact. 
         Let me tell you , nearly every trap I put out was vandalised. I gave up . The beach trees are being systematically bark stripped . The damage is terrible. During the pheasant season I have tunnel traps going next to feeders and account for hundreds of squirrels. The damage they do to our native trees and bird population is frightening. If the well meaning vandals of the traps had any idea of that damage they would leave the traps alone . The BBC could highlight it on countryfile but choose not to . It’s depressing when I see what the squirrels are doing . 

[Dervburner 2,549]

That’s a good result

[BenBhoy 4,706]

What sling is that mate? 

[shovel leaner 7,650]

It’s a German sling made by Niggeloh and it’s very well made ,  it’s 15 years old and in good nick considering. 

Edited June 5, 2020 by shovel leaner

[Sausagedog 7,381]

45 minutes ago, shovel leaner said:

It’s a German sling made by Niggeloh and it’s very well made ,  it’s 15 years old and in good nick considering. 

Only German's can still get away calling gear that

[shovel leaner 7,650]

15 minutes ago, Sausagedog said:

Only German's can still get away calling gear that

I think the Schwartz’es in Germany have given up .

[Dervburner 2,549]

1 hour ago, shovel leaner said:

It’s a German sling made by Niggeloh and it’s very well made ,  it’s 15 years old and in good nick considering. 

Looks like you use the same car valeting service as me

[shovel leaner 7,650]

6 minutes ago, Dervburner said:

Looks like you use the same car valeting service as me

Do you think they missed a bit ?

[Dervburner 2,549]

2 minutes ago, shovel leaner said:

Do you think they missed a bit ?

Nah, looks good to me

[shovel leaner 7,650]

Final tally for today 15