stringer9 0 Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 alright lads was out today with my whippet and terrier. first time giving this lamping game a go properly and didnt catch nothin. could ye experts lend this young fella a few tips. thanks a mill Quote Link to post
whippetmike 3 Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 leave the terrier at home firstly. i always go on a windy nigth make sure the wind goin the right way and get between the rabbit and the place its goin your do well just need time for you and the dog to learn. Quote Link to post
sionnach 44 Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 leave the terrier at home for a start he'd only be in the way. if your to wait for the perfect night you'd hardly go out at all. if your lurcher is only starting ask some of the lads in your area to bring you along to show and the dog how its done. and the rest will come with experence. good luck in the future and just stick with it Quote Link to post
scotty3968 0 Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Like the other lads said leave the terrier in the house heres a few tips that may help you but if you can get someone to show you the ropes it would be a whole lot easier. these may sound daft but all should help.excuse me if im telling you to suck eggs but these are a few i do and i seem to do ok. .try to lamp with the wind in your face as it prevents quarry from scenting you .use dark quiet clothing waterproof stuff can be noisy and no stuff that rattles in your pocket when walking .brightly moonlite nights can be a disadvantage for obvious reasons .recall your dog after every slip as it may spook your quarry theres probly a few more but i cant think ha ha scotty Quote Link to post
stringer9 0 Posted January 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 leave the terrier at home firstly.i always go on a windy nigth make sure the wind goin the right way and get between the rabbit and the place its goin your do well just need time for you and the dog to learn. are you trying to say that i should get between the bunny and his burrow????? any more tips??? Quote Link to post
fireman 10,934 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 A rabbit running straight at the dog can be harder to catch,get to the side a bit and choose one that is sat out a bit.Get up as close as you can,get the rabbit running wait till your dog see's it then slip him.Take your time mate,i won't slip my young dog on a rabbit near a hedge,give him every chance to catch while he's still learning.I allways turn my lamp on on the same side and the dog learns to be looking that way straight away,go alone till your dog has learn't a bit and don't take the terrier,it could trip up your whippet and end up with broken dogs.All the best mate. Quote Link to post
Paul in North Lincs 15 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 1. one of the main things is to position you and your dog in between where it is, and where you anticipate it will run to for cover. a day time wander will allow you reccy this. 2. avoid still full moons. windy drizzly nigths are the best. 3. have you route pre planned, and planned according to wind direction, as you need to be down wind of your quarry. 4. dont flash you lamp around like a lunatic.....conserve batterery life, quick scans and off. 5. Stangely looking and observing are 2 very different things........a suatter in in short grass is easy missed...look for the telltale orange reflection..sometimes this is alll you can see. 6. keep the terrier at home HAPPY HUNTING Quote Link to post
bowers1986 3 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 leave the terrier at home firstly.i always go on a windy nigth make sure the wind goin the right way and get between the rabbit and the place its goin your do well just need time for you and the dog to learn. :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote Link to post
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