Its not all about the kill

[ArchieHood 3,692]

I popped down to Ratville tonight for a couple of hours to find it was more like a ghost town. :angry:I usually sit in the van at the end of the feeder and wait for them to arrive I saw a few young ones but they just dash in and out and are hard to get a shot on.I did see one good un and duly impregnated him with a flathead and sent him packing. That was it apart from two other things.Now I was brought up in the country and appreciate what it has to offer so I am quite happy to sit in the peace and quiet an let the world go by.I was doing just that tonight when a barn owl perched on a fence post no more than 6 feet from where I was sat,we stared at each other for what felt like 10 minutes but was probably 10 seconds before he ghosted off.I would sit their all day to see it again, absolutely magical.I thought that was it .......... and then the sun set. :thumbs-up:

[venomviper 129]

hi ya archie buddy

one is better than none and great pictures buddy

 

shay

[farmerkev09 105]

hi archie

 

what a sun set it int all about the kill when thats smack bang infront of you

 

some great pics

 

farmer

[andyfr1968 772]

I know what you mean, mate.

 

I went out today with my two young lads to the estate. The sun was mostly out, the tree's all turning green, beautiful...

 

We got nothing but it didn't matter. We had a lovely morning out and that's all that counts.

 

Cheers.

[Phantom 631]

Hey Archie,

 

You'll know my answer to that question, having read the post in the dog section.

 

I take more pleasure in putting holes in paper than I do in quarry. But I do get a tremendous buzz out of making the kill as humane as I possibly can. I also like the biology and autopsy session at the end, so making the kill is a big bonus

However, I love to sit or lay and just listen and watch the wildlife as it goes about its business. I've seen more species of birds laid in the paddock than I knew existed and watching that young fox grab my bunny really made it for me that day.

Another memorable moment that made a day for me was when that big ol' Hawk flew over me very low and it fixed its eyes on me and turned it head as it flew over. Had a shocked impression on its face, something like "What the F K are you doing on my patch"

 

In the cemetery, I get the pleasure from the people who thank me for trying to control the bunnies so they can lay proper flowers.

 

Phantom

[stealthy1 3,964]

Yep! Your right, its not all about he murder of furry animals, sometimes I will for go a shot so I can watch some bird or bug doing its thing, If we did all our shooting in a factory, then it would lose its appeal quickly

 

Edited to say, have a green point

[Phantom 631]

Yep! Your right, its not all about the murder of furry animals

 

I'd second that too, there are the feathered ones to be murdered as well :laugh:

[festa 206]

i agree its not all about the kill you have to make sure your lamps charged,guns full,pellets,diesel in truck flask at the ready ... then KILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL !!!!!

 

lol joking aside last weekend i took part in my very 1st hft weekend at the aaoc meet and it gave me a new look on shooting i didnt think id enjoy it as much as i did ... you your right lads in not all about the kill

 

atb gary

[Phantom 631]

And then of course, theres the p!ss take to look forward to on here

 

:11:

 

Phantom

[festa 206]

you know it has to be done tony mate lol

 

atb gary