Ratting in the snow

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Phil Wright & I were invited out ratting by someone who has just been given charge of pest control on a local rough shoot but yesterday it was called off because of the snow We had a look up there today instead the snow was a still a bit of a hinderance, not to mention the cover that had been purpose-built in the release pens, making the job in hand nigh on impossible

 

 

We could see rats running around underneath, quite a few of them, but no sooner had we moved the branches to somewhere else they had moved on and escaped

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smoking them didn’t work, no rats bolted at all, though it probably killed a few

 

 

 

One or two weren’t quite so lucky

 

[Guest Keeps]

This little pup was on her first ratting trip, she really seemed to enjoy herself

 

 

 

We decided to come back another day when the snow had disappeared to have another look round, and a rethink on how to approach it (any suggestions welcome :11: )

 

we made our way back to the farm for a mooch about which was a whole lot easier

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not a hugely successful day, but enjoyable and we’ve been invited back up there next week for a spot of lamping in the barns

 

And the pup thoroughly enjoyed her first ratting trip

 

[Guest bd roughcoat]

Another great epic nice to see a few ratting pics

Good hunting

B.D.

[Guest JAGDWERKS]

This little pup was on her first ratting trip, she really seemed to enjoy herself

 

 

 

We decided to come back another day when the snow had disappeared to have another look round, and a rethink on how to approach it (any suggestions welcome  :11:  )

 

we made our way back to the farm for a mooch about which was a whole lot easier 

 

 

 

Excellent pics!

 

 

Not a hugely successful day, but enjoyable and we’ve been invited back up there next week for a spot of lamping in the barns 

 

And the pup thoroughly enjoyed her first ratting trip 

 

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[Guest oneredtrim]

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Edited January 21, 2008 by oneredtrim

[Foxgun Tom 75]

Cracking piccies I don't know what it is? but taking pictures of dogs working in the snow always seems to show the beauty in the animals concerned!!!!!!! maybe it has something to do with the light??????? the Tykes look great!! their a credit to you, Keeps!

 

Tom

[phil wright 2]

we didnt get many but thats one of the most enjoyable rat hunts ive had this year.

dug this fox the other day so ive had a good christmas

cant wait for next year

[phil wright 2]

ALL VERMINS THE SAME :11:

[Guest Keeps]

What the feck as that got to do with ratting phillip.. ..

Good pic's Keep's.. .. But you need a end result for these forum's stick some up of end of the day shot's.. ..

Millet

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We didnt get an end of day shot Millet this time the fella we were with kept chucking the rats away We'll get him better trained next time

 

The End :11:

 

 

but this time. just for you, the Fairytale Ending :11: :11:

 

[Guest Keeps]

Im not embarrassed in the slightest Millet, why should I be? If we'd got none, then Id have said so. I already said we didnt get many- it wasnt the easiest of places to take pics at all maybe I shouldnt have bothered

[Guest Keeps]

At the end of the day they is no need to be ..(embarressed).. right spelling this time.. :11: ..

At least you's are out trying..

Keep at it..

Millet

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Still wrong spelling Millet (embarrassed) but keep trying and so will I :11:

[phil wright 2]

ive never been ratting before in such a difficult spot.the pics dont the place justice.

thats why i enjoyed it so much,it was hard for the terriers to get anywhere near the rats.

i can go out and catch as many rats in a few minutes at night but today was good hunting.

and the company wasnt too bad either :11:

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As Phil says its difficult to actually show what we were up against, to say it was daunting is an understatement, but the dogs got stuck in, and we kept ourselves busy shifting branches from one place to another :11: :11:

 

 

 

the dogs got a bit of sport, they really enjoyed themselves, especially the 5 month old pup

 

 

and the good news is the shoot captain has given permission to remove all the branches and stuff in the pen to give us more of a chance of some proper pest control so we'll be back

[lone wolf 0]

very good pics lads im a rattin man myself and know the enjoyment you must have been getting :11: