steve66 3,451 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Looks like the wet summers took its toll of the partridges , they seem to be none existent around here this year , or maybe nones been put down Anyone else noticed a decline ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raymond1 262 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Looks like the wet summers took its toll of the partridges , they seem to be none existent around here this year , or maybe nones been put down Anyone else noticed a decline ? it has been a bad season for everything including duck , i gave up on partridges years ago as i got sick of feeding fecking sparrowhawks on my birds next season i am having a go with bobwhites again at least they recall to the sheds and the returns are much better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,539 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 the same where i live theres usually loads this time of the year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Wild stocks haven't done well this year, our released english have done very well, I can't see us ever releasing frenchys again. Wild pheasants haven't done too bad considering they spent most of the Spring swimming! Really hit the hares hard though, struggle to find one this year. There's always a few shot each year but this year not one has been shot or even to my knowledge shot at, I'm happy to see them break through the beating line and gallop safely off. Good numbers of pigeon around at the moment though. Rabbit numbers are perhaps about average and I've noticed Myxi really isn't knocking them back like it used to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pip1968 2,490 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 tell you what i have noticed this year is a very large amount of woodcock and snipe its probably down to all the wet wether weve had.i can go on a bit of marsh land near me and you only have to walk a few feet and there flying up everywhere Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 tell you what i have noticed this year is a very large amount of woodcock and snipe its probably down to all the wet wether weve had.i can go on a bit of marsh land near me and you only have to walk a few feet and there flying up everywhere A record number of 3 shot this year on our little shoot! But seriously that's good numbers on our bit, obviously seen a lot more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Woodcock don't take much lead to bring them down in my limited experience, especially when being shot at with pheasant loads, so I should imagine none but obviously can't be sure. But that's the nature of shooting, shit gets wounded. Good dogs account for most of that though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 funny you mention this as i seen a covey of english on the farm only three days ago for the first time in many years!!! see plenty of woodcock aswell tho and snipe, might be time to apply for my SGC........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Tell me something guys, what do you or they do with something like a woodcock? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Tell me something guys, what do you or they do with something like a woodcock? eat it......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Tell me something guys, what do you or they do with something like a woodcock? They're a small bird so a family roast is out of the question. The traditional way is to roast the whole bird, guts and all, (I believe with it's beak up it's arse, ), have the entrails on toast and the rest for the main course. That all sounds a bit technical though to me. Must admit, I haven't ever had one and don't really have any great interest in eating one either though I am told they are very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pip1968 2,490 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Tell me something guys, what do you or they do with something like a woodcock? wank it but be carefull with splinters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Tell me something guys, what do you or they do with something like a woodcock? They're a small bird so a family roast is out of the question. The traditional way is to roast the whole bird, guts and all, (I believe with it's beak up it's arse, ), have the entrails on toast and the rest for the main course. That all sounds a bit technical though to me. Must admit, I haven't ever had one and don't really have any great interest in eating one either though I am told they are very nice. you can do all that malarkey lol or just roast them and chuck them on a venison roast dinner........probably the best meat out there, just because its small dont mean it aint worth the hassle..........if you enjoy good food, you will love woodcock.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 My skills as a cook are somewhat limited. Roast venison........... I only get two types of cut from a deer.......... frying steaks and stewing steaks. Actually that goes for just about all game! Cooking for one is sad enough without spending hours on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3175darren 1,100 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 I wouldn't mind putting a few grey's down around me, but can never find anyone who will sell small amount, last three times I have tried to hatch them ,the eggs have been infertile there's hardly any wild grey,s around me at all, weather seem,s to have finished them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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