Brimmer 220 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Up to now this season, the weather has been decent, (maybee a little hot at times) but dry. Every day out last season seemed to be dry, (plenty of days out in the snow, which was cold but dry). Today was return to the norm, cold, wet and windy! Got up there early as usual, but had to wait whilst it came light for half an hour or so, looking through the gloom and mist, only a light drizzle at this point! Tucked into the flask of soup whilst I collared up, know why I take it on days like this! Three grouse dropped in just 20 yrds away, they came closer for a look! They were soon off again into the mist though! Me and the old feller took the three runners again, plus five ferrets just in case the forecast was wrong and we could get a good day out of it, but it wasn't to be. As we started the rain got heavy, along with the mist making it hard work. A lot of the ground covered was also barren. We are not ones to give up though, so as clinical as ever, covered it and took what we could. By 11 am we had around 8 rabbits, (only missing 1). You could expect maybee 30 at this point off this land, but as is the case over most of the land this year, they are thin on the ground. The ever present mixi has hit it hard here, plus found the sign's of the odd feral around. Used one jill out of the five ferrets I took. No probs with her, she's the biggest jill I have and takes some stick! Uppercut! No wonder some ferrets dont get stuck in! Had one dig which has to be some sort of record for me, only a 3 footer, but in the 4-5 mins which it took to get to the jill, she had done the job. The young dogs worked without faultering until dinner, but you could see the wet and cold was having an effect on them, so we put them in the truck. Took the old dog out for an hour then. He did well for a 10 yr old. Got a few runs, and missed a few. But gave it some effort! Dont mind a dog missing if he gives it 100%. Ended up with 29 rabbits at 1pm. As I say, they are thin on the ground, plus the weather was a pig. Suppose we had better get used to it! Quote Link to post
mattydski 560 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Couldnt hope to venture out today here Brim.... You and the old man are braver than us today.. You still scored well though..... I am hoping for a good day tomorrow....... Matty Quote Link to post
TOMO 27,106 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 good stuff mate, still not ferreted yet myself Quote Link to post
Guest lavyheed Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) Nice bag Brim and crackin pics There was no danger i was heading out today! It's only just stopped pissin down now. I'm hoping tomorrows a better day for it as well Matty. Edited October 24, 2009 by lavyheed Quote Link to post
Brimmer 220 Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Matty and Lavy the weather seemed to clear on the way home, you will probs be seeing the back of it up there soon fellers! Tomo you are saving the rabbits for a few big one's mate! Quote Link to post
TOMO 27,106 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Brimmer said: Matty and Lavy the weather seemed to clear on the way home, you will probs be seeing the back of it up there soon fellers! Tomo you are saving the rabbits for a few big one's mate! just havent got round to it yet, keep going lamping but im worried like you about the lack of bunnies Quote Link to post
ace32 4 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 cracking day lads,just stoped raining down here,hope its cleared up by tommorow,want to try andys410,s quick set out,will strugle enough without getting pissed on,if not will have to pack the old rimmy to bag some fert food,what make are the dogs,they look like the type i fancy,as dont want out too big,cheers,atb,ian Quote Link to post
foxboydead 0 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 well done mate you are a true Hunter on them hills in the rain Quote Link to post
undisputed 1,664 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Still a good haul considering the conditions....nothing worse than trying to ferret when it's cold and wet Quote Link to post
ferretville 69 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Canny bag brim considering the elements were against you and mixy plus feral ferts . Hopefully the weather will settle down rather have the cold and frosts than driving rain . Off to help a mate out at a new farm so fingers crossed the weather is on our side atb FV Quote Link to post
muddy 6 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Well done mate. Nice pics. Quote Link to post
Moe 108 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 good bag again mate and nice pics your old man must be a tough old stick cant fault him were of out tomorrow if its not p#ssing down Quote Link to post
John-B 4 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 well done Brimmer mate, good job Col wasn't there he would of had those grouse Quote Link to post
theferreter 311 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 goodbag of rabbits there mate meant 2 be heading myself the mara not looking good wif the rain and wind Quote Link to post
theferreter 311 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 goodbag of rabbits there mate meant 2 be heading myself the mara not looking good wif the rain and wind Quote Link to post
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