R.A.W 1,987 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Well it was a pleasure to step out with the hounds today in condition that were a stark contrast to the onslaught of late, Due to unforeseen circumstances the planned days hunting was in jeopardy but after a few phone calls I arrange a little walk out , using it as more as an exercise day helping to induct the pups to a life in the pack. With the frost hard on the ground and the bad weather of late I had high hopes of finding early on and my little hounds didn't disappoint as we drew the thick wooded valley I was surprised it held scent at all because for most part it was rock covered in moss at best. A flick of a stern soon turned into full cry and away they went. Up the valley to start with a sharp check right handed towards the safety of an under ground Hide . I love these little moments when I fold my arms behind my back on cold morning and just drink the sound of hounds echoing up a valley . Unfortunately there was only one place this particular adversary was heading so with the aid of a well placed friend ( more luck than judgement ) I managed to stop them and continue the draw to see if any others were lurking ahead and were willing to follow there companion to same place. After a short conversation on the radio the amended plan was set and onward and upward we ventured ( literally ) . I was beginning to question my decision to call them off at the end of the thickest cover when I heard one of the casting hounds begin to let me know something was about. fair play to the pups they are starting to know the game now and bee lined straight for all the commotion and away they went. Across the weather beaten bracken they drove climbing above the tree line, over a mountain stream and just before they were going take him across the vast wind swept ground above , two inquisitive ewes tracked up the slope and stood right on the line. Now normally I would have cast them passed but with only two of us out caution was required . It was funny looking back because the ewes stood they're ground and the hounds stopped dead and looked at me as if to say "what going on" lol. I took the second gifted opportunity to call them back early which is difficult not to get carried away but it a handy ability at times. Sticking to the plan Back down the other side of the valley we ventured thought some clear fell with no joy . I was hoping the first one may left a little insight to his whereabouts but he'd done just as what I'd thought ( it's not often I'm right ) . We were soon running out of ground so with a heavy heart the team were asked to fall in and we made our way towards a milky coffee and a long chat with an old friend. As ever it is it's a pleasure to be out and about and there's always a hope that's there better rabbits to hunt next week . 12 Quote Link to post
Wales1234 5,546 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Crackinh stuff ry pups seem to be in fine shape now !! Had a good afternoon on the hill bloody rabbits avoided me aswell !! 1 Quote Link to post
R.A.W 1,987 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 LOL....................yeah they're getting there now. You were out local were you bud ? Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Nice little pack there mate ........ Quote Link to post
Wales1234 5,546 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Nooo bud went a few miles west for a look bloody blue bitch went lame on me got her home she had a blister between her toes !! Quote Link to post
R.A.W 1,987 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Nice little pack there mate ........ Thanks Bud...............................I'm getting there now and enjoying every minute Hows Tilley bet she's like a old pro by now ? Quote Link to post
R.A.W 1,987 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Nooo bud went a few miles west for a look bloody blue bitch went lame on me got her home she had a blister between her toes !! Thats not good bud............................................good job you've got the pup to keep you busy for a few weeks. Was it up on the rocks ? Quote Link to post
Wales1234 5,546 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Duke is coming on alright on the lamp just to put fur in his mouth seen abit in the day hasnt got a brain between those funny looking ears though havnt worked out what his nose is for yet haha noo dont know how she did it mate she was fine today though but keep her off it till the weekend Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Nice little pack there mate ........ Thanks Bud...............................I'm getting there now and enjoying every minute Hows Tilley bet she's like a old pro by now ? We have just done 712 rabbits in 10 days mate so she has had a steep learning curve lol ........ 1 Quote Link to post
neil cooney 10,416 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Nice report and pics R.A.W. 1 Quote Link to post
R.A.W 1,987 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Duke is coming on alright on the lamp just to put fur in his mouth seen abit in the day hasnt got a brain between those funny looking ears though havnt worked out what his nose is for yet haha noo dont know how she did it mate she was fine today though but keep her off it till the weekend loads of time yet...................His mother impressed me on the lamp , she always took the first opportunity to get the job done. Quote Link to post
Wales1234 5,546 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Yeah only 13 months he old mans not a bad dog either !! Quote Link to post
R.A.W 1,987 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Nice little pack there mate ........Thanks Bud...............................I'm getting there now and enjoying every minute Hows Tilley bet she's like a old pro by now ? We have just done 712 rabbits in 10 days mate so she has had a steep learning curve lol ........ Now Thats just showing off lol.................................Fair play that's some going that's more than some dogs see in a season. With numbers like that I might just take you up on that nights lamping you offered me many moons ago ( I'll dress down a bit too ) Quote Link to post
R.A.W 1,987 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Nice report and pics R.A.W. Thank you Neil .................A very appreciated comment Quote Link to post
R.A.W 1,987 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Yeah only 13 months he old mans not a bad dog either !! 13 months and a half ya liar Christmas day I remember seeing him at the mating and was more than impressed with his shape. Dai showed us a picture on some rocks which would make a mountain goat walk around Quote Link to post
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