Dave C 63 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) Well after breaking my ankle about 9 weeks ago, i finaly got out for an hours Mooch with my lad and Fern the Lab who has been at bursting point for the last few weeks. Not many Pheasants on this farm (i must put some feeders out for next season)although i did miss a gifted cock bird Fern has lost some condition while waiting patiently for me to get myself pulled together. While hunting she will go through any cover, charge through even the smallest of spaces or clear stock fences with ease. Finally something to shoot at and Fern gets a retrieve. And my lad gets something with a bit of weight to carry in the game bag Well not the best days sport but a warm up for me and it was good just to be out, but hopefully a few more birds will be about when i am on the shoot at the weekend. ATB Dave. Edited January 12, 2011 by Dave C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FOXHUNTER 5,021 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 As long as your out and about mate thats what matters. I bet you were going crazy staying in the house.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doddsy1970 9 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Well after breaking my ankle about 9 weeks ago, i finaly got out for an hours Mooch with my lad and Fern the Lab who has been at bursting point for the last few weeks. Not many Pheasants on this farm (i must put some feeders out for next season)although i did miss a gifted cock bird Fern has lost some condition while waiting patiently for me to get myself pulled together. While hunting she will go through any cover, charge through even the smallest of spaces or clear stock fences with ease. Finally something to shoot at and Fern gets a retrieve. And my lad gets something with a bit of weight to carry in the game bag Well not the best days sport but a warm up for me and it was good just to be out, but hopefully a few more birds will be about when i am on the shoot at the weekend. ATB Dave. Some nice pics there Dave...... I had to smile when i saw your son carrying the Hare..... It reminded me of my grandad making me carry them back for him and at that age they feel like a sack of cement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave C 63 Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Thanks lads it was good just to be out, too much food and drink while i have been laid up has done me know good (although i needed the drink just to ease the pain) ATB Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markha 99 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Nice one mate, cant wait to get out soon, all this rain and 70mph winds up here is pants! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave1372 83 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Nice pics mate...the dog looks in mighty fine shape. Mind you with the weather of the last 6 weeks you ain't really missed that much ! Now we have got rid of the damend snow we need to get rid of this damned rain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave C 63 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Thats right Dave, if there ever was a good time to break your ankle that was it, as the weather has been pants and Fern went into season. So every cloud and that. ATB Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Thats right Dave, if there ever was a good time to break your ankle that was it, as the weather has been pants and Fern went into season. So every cloud and that. ATB Dave. Do you put any birds down Dave...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave C 63 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 No not yet, infact we are only looking to put our first feeders out for next season. Most of my shooting has been vermin for my local Grouse estate, but i now have 3 farms to shoot any game and a lake. So next season needs to be planned out, with feed hoppers and a feed routine of the lake. This season has been a wash out for me, but i will be back up the Fell shooting vermin as soon as the Game season ends and looking farward to planning out next season and possibly put a few birds down the year after. ATB Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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