FOXHUNTER 5,020 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Had a look out yesterday evening to thin out a few rabbits for an old farmer who was complaining about the numbers. On arrival he wasnt in and I noticed 3 rabbits sitting on his lawn , so out with the .22 and 2 of them were bagged.I then spotted a few woodies feeding on clover so I stalked to the dry stone wall and bagged one of these also . I continued to stalk the ground along the edge of some woodland where most of the rabbits were coming from. As I stalked along the edge of the wood I happened to look over the wall and was confronted by a nice roe-buck staring back at me from about only 20 yards I continued round the woodland edge picking off rabbits as I was going and they were starting to mount up I had 29 rabbits and 1 woodie and headed back to the farm to see if the old farmer was back , he was in and invited me in for a cuppa. He then offered to chauffeur me around in his Mercedes 4x4 and see if we could get a few more................ We drove around the same field a few times and I managed to finish the session on 73 rabbits and 1 woodie , not bad for a 3 hour session. Never picked all the rabbits but heres a few that I did.............................. The old boy was over the moon at the end result , its nice that a farmer appreciates your efforts. He also said if you see the deer again shoot them ..................nice surprise to a good evenings shooting !! Quote Link to post
arcpest 6 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Had a look out yesterday evening to thin out a few rabbits for an old farmer who was complaining about the numbers. On arrival he wasnt in and I noticed 3 rabbits sitting on his lawn , so out with the .22 and 2 of them were bagged.I then spotted a few woodies feeding on clover so I stalked to the dry stone wall and bagged one of these also . I continued to stalk the ground along the edge of some woodland where most of the rabbits were coming from. As I stalked along the edge of the wood I happened to look over the wall and was confronted by a nice roe-buck staring back at me from about only 20 yards I continued round the woodland edge picking off rabbits as I was going and they were starting to mount up I had 29 rabbits and 1 woodie and headed back to the farm to see if the old farmer was back , he was in and invited me in for a cuppa. He then offered to chauffeur me around in his Mercedes 4x4 and see if we could get a few more................ We drove around the same field a few times and I managed to finish the session on 73 rabbits and 1 woodie , not bad for a 3 hour session. Never picked all the rabbits but heres a few that I did.............................. The old boy was over the moon at the end result , its nice that a farmer appreciates your efforts. He also said if you see the deer again shoot them ..................nice surprise to a good evenings shooting !! Well done chap nice shooting and the chance of a deer next time arcpest Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Nice one, that's a fair bit of coney accounted for there! Quote Link to post
weejohn 3 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 really good work will you sell the rabbits? Quote Link to post
FOXHUNTER 5,020 Posted June 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Dog food and fox bait mate! Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Nice Going there Mate, Its always good when a farmer shows his gratitude. And with the work comes an added bonus of Deer. Cant be bad can it! Well done and some greats photos. Regards SS Quote Link to post
rob reynolds uk 3 Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) its good when the old boy wants to come with you in the motor ,we have one like that must be in his 70s and turns in to as young lad in the motor ,with sounds coming out of his mouth like , theres one ,hurry up its going ,well done ,too your right ,theres more in the next field ,come again . i think he loves it more than we do Edited June 16, 2008 by rob reynolds uk Quote Link to post
Yokel Matt 918 Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Quality post FH... looks like a pretty high percentage of head shots there and a nice bag and, with the promise of yet more roe stalking as well (you lucky sod), a very productive evening. Quote Link to post
BIGPETE 0 Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Nicely done Mr. It's years since I've shot in the Dales but we used to regularly bag 20+ bunnies in a morning, that was with a mk 1 webley vulcan! Good bag and good luck with the roe. Pete. Quote Link to post
foxdropper 17,092 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Ah, life is good . Quote Link to post
Corkonian 44 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Good shooting! Can't shoot pigeons over here this time of year That's what happens when the Green Party get a few ministers - magpies and grey crows are also protected with them Quote Link to post
Guest JohnGalway Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 magpies and grey crows are also protected with them Don't know where you got that, the derogation was signed ages ago Quote Link to post
Bryan 1,362 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 magpies and grey crows are also protected with them Don't know where you got that, the derogation was signed ages ago derogation is only for a fixed period and purpose, they are protected! just like deer are protected but can be shot under licence within season. It's outrageous that common corvids are given any measure of protection, the greens won't last much longer than their derogation i hope. Bryan Quote Link to post
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