Out for a Buck this evening............

[martin 332]

I popped up the valley this evening as there was a decent Buck around the other evening when I took Foxdropper up there,and I thought I might be able to get onto him with a bit of luck.It was a very hot day today,and as it cooled down a bit I thought he might be amongst the scrubby ground at the bottom of the valley,I walked up slowly using the brambles to keep me shielded,and guess what.....there he was.A total of 3 minutes stalking and I already had a bead on him,but,I decided to watch him for a while before taking the shot,he was casually browsing his way up a small banking approximately 65yds from me,he looked to be in tip top condition and had nearly cleaned off all bar a few dread locks.Just as I was making my mind up to take him something spooked him to his right,and I was expecting another Buck to emerge from the Blackthorn,but it didn't and for now at least he was safe as he had made it across a small brook to a neighbouring farm,so I carried on up the field and through the gateway that leads into the main 'Dingle' as I call it(foxdropper will know where I mean).And as I went through the next gateway I saw a very heavy Doe feeding away from me and down by the brook.I decided that the original Buck might be making for the far end of the land(it's not a massive place)so I made a bit of a detour through the brambles and blackthorn coming out on the top fenceline where I saw a young Buck with just a couple of buttons which dreopped out of sight into the wood at the far end.I went up over the barbwire fence like an athlete....not!....and stood in a break in the hedgeline to wait for a Muntjac,and to give the earlier Buck time to come back into the lower fields.This is where I shoulkd be putting a video on of a Muntjac Doe feeding across the small field for about 5 mins,but I am a pc numpty and can't get it to work.She didn't seem to give a monkeys that I was filming her and slowly made her way across and into the wood where a couple of minutes later another different Roe Doe appeared with another Muntjac Doe(smaller)and they took over from the other Munty and gave me a show for another 10 mins or so.I was just about to call it a day as I hadn't had any tea yet when a series of loud barks erupted to my left and the Buck was running along the fenceline and away frrom me barking like mad,but,luck was on my side as he had to stop(curiosity)for just one last look,and to posture himself at the shadowy figure in the hedge(me).The rifle was already up on the sticks and I quickly popped the crosshairs onto his lower neck and dropped him like a stone.......a perfect end to the evening.

Just after the obligatory fewe mintues wait I was just going to approach the downd Buck when a red blur out to my lefdt dropped down over the field and out of sight I quickly got to the fenceline in time to see Charlie charging down over the banking with a Cock Pheasant in his mouth,I tried everything to slow him down,but I think he had read the script,and he made it safely over the brook at the bottom....he'll keep!

 

I will keep trying to put the video up as I can play it ok on the pc,so check back later.................Martin

 

 

Edited April 23, 2011 by martin

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

Excellent account mate .Probably the one over the banking the other night, big body weight,tall head .I thought there was a no charlie policy on there ,lol.

You trying to upload that vid on photobucket as im told its dead easy.Probably from there to the site thats the probem mate .Speak soon .

[ArchieHood 3,692]

I take it the hand has healed up Martin,must be over 3 months since you did it?Glad to see your back out amongst them,I know a few have missed you,don't worry absence makes the heart...........and all that.Nice Buck.

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

I take it the hand has healed up Martin,must be over 3 months since you did it?Glad to see your back out amongst them,I know a few have missed you,don't worry absence makes the heart...........and all that.Nice Buck.

Archie mate -Your avatars always intrigue me ,wonderful bit of artistic camera work .

[ArchieHood 3,692]

I take it the hand has healed up Martin,must be over 3 months since you did it?Glad to see your back out amongst them,I know a few have missed you,don't worry absence makes the heart...........and all that.Nice Buck.

Archie mate -Your avatars always intrigue me ,wonderful bit of artistic camera work .

 

One of the perks of window cleaning.

[martin 332]

Hi Archie,yes the hand as all but healed up,still some nerve damage but that might be permanent.Just glad to get a rifle in my hands and not just lamping for Foxdropper.....lol.

Whereabouts in the West country are you mate.....roughly?

 

Martin

 

p.s. still can't load that fecking video!!!!

[ArchieHood 3,692]

Hi Archie,yes the hand as all but healed up,still some nerve damage but that might be permanent.Just glad to get a rifle in my hands and not just lamping for Foxdropper.....lol.

Whereabouts in the West country are you mate.....roughly?

 

Martin

 

p.s. still can't load that fecking video!!!!

 

Just outside of Yeovil.

[David 9]

Nice one martin a good buck and good read aswell mate keep em coming

[Hywel 53]

Good account there mate and another in the freezer

[martin 332]

Video now added

[Leo10 0]

That's a very good read and I also like the vid!! Good work

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

Excellent video there mate ,for a first try but you you need the tripod that sits in my cupboard doing nothing and is yours for another evening out ,lol.

Surprised to see the muntie prefering flowers to grasses,even a gone to seed dandelion .We need to get the video out more mate ,the world is our oyster ,well most of the westcountry anyway .

[martin 332]

You got that right mate,and sher was eating mostly dandelions that had gone over.........Martin

[gwill09 2]

quality post mate enjoyed reading it and liked the vid

[Yokel Matt 918]

Good to see you out and about mate and what a beauty he is to