I Popped Out For A Bit Today.

[Jonjon79 13,358]

Ok, so this is a bit of a tenuous hunting story (and an introduction to my dogs) - I did get out today. I shot 1 pigeon and a few rats. Most of all, I really enjoyed the walk in the warm weather.

 

I was on the land at the big manor house with my shooting buddy and young Harry (the lad that bought my Superten).

 

We had a good long walk round, not stopping in 1 place for long.

Harry's doing well so, I decided to act as spotter so that he could get a few as we moved around. As it turned out, the eagle eyed fecker didn't need a spotter. He missed a couple of squirrels but, he took some good shots on a couple of pigeons - it was good to hear the Superten spit, followed by the bird coming down through the branches

 

There was a couple of 'fly and dies' but, there was also a couple of good sized woodies in Harrys game bag

 

He was looking forward to getting them home and breasting them

 

I got my one as it was on the ground, pecking at a newly ploughed veg plot - lasered at 53yrds and, hit with a nice clean shot through the upper wing.

It went face down with a small tail wave.

 

By this time my phone had died but, I did manage to get a couple of pictures.

........ One is a free range fecker that I had to get out of my car

........ The other is of a group of deer that we keep seeing

[j j m 6,567]

nice shooting jon and good write up and pics mate

[big napper 3,628]

Yes nice one mate

[bigmac 97kt 13,816]

Thats what i was doing the other night mate for Nelly

 

i was spotting them and he was missing them

 

atvbjimmy :thumbs:

 

O,,by the way top class for shooting and showing the lad how to go on

[Jonjon79 13,358]

My dogs love it when I bring something home from a hunting trip

 

Being Chihuahuas, they're never going to be hunting dogs

 

But, they are treated like dogs (not handbag accessories) and, I love their big personalities.

 

Believe it or not, these little buggers do need training and discipline to keep them in line.

 

Lilly (the one in my avatar picture) has a very strong personality. I can walk her off the lead and, she'll stay by my side. She'll respond to voice commands and, she's like a little torpedo when she runs through grass.

However, when she settles down for the evening, she really doesn't like to be disturbed

 

Frank is the little fella

Also well trained and, does exactly as he's told - he does like to wind Lilly up. If playtime ever turns nasty, you can guarantee that this little sneak is the cause of it

 

If I ever put a gutted rabbit on the kitchen floor, Frank is straight in there, nicking the raw liver.

Lilly would rather wait for a coocked leg.

[Jonjon79 13,358]

When I got home, I breasted out my pigeon and cooked it for these two. They loved it - it's a nice treat for them.

They both know the words pigeon, rabbit and pig

 

Not long after, around 6:30pm, we start to get pigeons coming in around our back gardens.

...... one landed on our fence - Lilly knows exactly what it is so, she went for it - it was on a 6ft fence so she had no chance.

..... For the next half an hour, she stood vigil at the back door keeping an eye out for them

[mark williams 7,563]

Let them, or one of them - tag along JJ, what`s to lose ?

 

Take Lilly first from what I can see , then maybe both.

 

If things are to big to retrieve, they may well find for you.

 

Good luck mate, and nice post .

 

atb Mark.

[si brown 8,486]

sounds like you've got yourself a good hunting partner in the making jon

just watch the killer pooches don't eat him

 

atb si

[bigmac 97kt 13,816]

Out of likes Jon so a

 

will have to do for now

 

:thumbs:

[villaman 9,982]

Nice read mate

[Jonjon79 13,358]

  On 04/04/2017 at 21:06, mark williams said:

Let them, or one of them - tag along JJ, what`s to lose ?

 

Take Lilly first from what I can see , then maybe both.

 

If things are to big to retrieve, they may well find for you.

 

Good luck mate, and nice post .

 

atb Mark.

Cheers Mark

 

I'd trust Lilly to come back when when told but, I suspect Frank may be a dark horse - I can imagine losing the little sod down a hole if he starts a chase.

 

...... My daughter would kill me

[Rez 4,961]

Bangin post Jon. Images and good content.

 

Just wish that was an image of a male chicken

[Jonjon79 13,358]

  On 04/04/2017 at 21:07, si brown said:

sounds like you've got yourself a good hunting partner in the making jon

just watch the killer pooches don't eat him

 

atb si

That'd take about 6 weeks mate

[Jonjon79 13,358]

  On 04/04/2017 at 21:17, Rez said:

Bangin post Jon. Images and good content.

 

Just wish that was an image of a male chicken

I don't post those kind of pics on a public forum mate

[just-A-snap 1,269]

  On 04/04/2017 at 21:17, Rez said:

Bangin post Jon. Images and good content.

 

Just wish that was an image of a male chicken

Just wish that was an image of a male chicken

 

Come on Rez, you know that it is to early in the season for a mancken, I am sure that Jonjon will post an image for your when they come out and break cover around June or maybe July.

 

Al the very best to you and yours