scarce rabbits

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This morning i had a look out with a mate on land where we hadnt visited for a year.Its in a lovely spot with a river at the bottom on the bankside and acres of rushes and some grass fields.I dont think you could go rabbiting in much better scenery but the rabbits were very scarce today.The dogs had to work hard to cover a large amount of ground,the area was boggy and the dogs were getting covered im mud as they hunted away.I dont think ive ever walked as far as this in any dales area of northern england and seen so few rabbits.

It was still an enjoyable trip out though,its nice to get good bags of rabbits but sometimes they just arent there and you need lurchers which will keep searching for scent.(Or you could start ferreting).I think the dogs did us proud today,it would have been easy for them to throw the towel in and walk beside us.With pro pest controllers using drop boxes and guns and the mixy which has been bad this year the rabbits have taken a beating in places.I guess all you can ask of a dog is for it to find and catch whats there,only a couple of rabbits got away so id say we had a successful trip.