It’s that time of year again

[Stavross 15,281]

Back at the shoot this morning for some hand feeding, as we approach the end of the season we have made a dent in them and there’s probably 3 main drives that will still produce good numbers, I was over one of the main drives known as the piggeries, it has a field of oilseed rape running along the side and I counted 43 in the field and could hear a lot more running around as I took the quad down the rides, so fingers crossed this coming Saturday will be another good day, with it been the last but one I would be expecting upwards of a 50 bird day, the last day is the 1st of February and that day is when a lot of people that don’t shoot get a go if they want to along with a few of the kids

after feeding I thought I’d have a squizzer hunt for an hour, after half hour walking around and with only one I gave up and headed for home

Edited January 11, 2020 by Stavross

[shovel leaner 7,650]

58 minutes ago, Stavross said:

Back at the shoot this morning for some hand feeding, as we approach the end of the season we have made a dent in them and there’s probably 3 main drives that will still produce good numbers, I was over one of the main drives known as the piggeries, it has a field of oilseed rape running along the side and I counted 43 in the field and could here a lot more running around as I took the quad down the rides, so fingers crossed this coming Saturday will be another good day, with it been the last but one I would be expecting upwards of a 50 bird day, the last day is the 1st of February and that day is when a lot of people that don’t shoot get a go if they want to along with a few of the kids

after feeding I thought I’d have a squizzer hunt for an hour, after half hour walking around and with only one I gave up and headed for home

Nice pics  Stavross and good to see you’ve got a few left . We shot today and it was the first shoot of the year . We shot on the 28th December and they had a fortnight to pull back in . It was very windy today and and a bit of drizzle, but the birds were there and tucked up in the brambles , rushes and bracken . The syndicate were on form and shot well . We’ve only got one more day now ( next Saturday) and I guess they don’t want to leave any for the beaters. I was surprised by how many we shot , I decided to only shoot four drives instead of 5 which we usually do , but instead blank in more area and make a real good job and take a bit more time on just four . The gamble payed off and we broke the record for a January day . I now have my eye on a few days shooting myself  . I get a few invites from the shoots I load on and I get to fill my boots . I can’t believe the end of the season is almost upon us !! 

 

 

[Stavross 15,281]

It’s was wild up at the shoot today, the wind was enough to take your breath away, we shoot every other Saturday so they have plenty of time to come back in, I hope you enjoy and make the most of your invites, a little bit of a reward for for all the hard work that you put in the rest of the year, I’ll have a few week off at the end of the season to concentrate on the foxes and then make a start on the repairs and ride cutting and all the other stuff that the shoot members have no idea goes on to give them some fantastic, very affordable game shooting 

[shovel leaner 7,650]

9 minutes ago, Stavross said:

It’s was wild up at the shoot today, the wind was enough to take your breath away, we shoot every other Saturday so they have plenty of time to come back in, I hope you enjoy and make the most of your invites, a little bit of a reward for for all the hard work that you put in the rest of the year, I’ll have a few week off at the end of the season to concentrate on the foxes and then make a start on the repairs and ride cutting and all the other stuff that the shoot members have no idea goes on to give them some fantastic, very affordable game shooting 

Well done Stavross. After the season I’m going to fill up all the hoppers . Wash the vehicles and f@ck off on a very long awaited holiday. 

[Longshanx 833]

On 11/01/2020 at 19:17, Stavross said:

It’s was wild up at the shoot today, the wind was enough to take your breath away, we shoot every other Saturday so they have plenty of time to come back in, I hope you enjoy and make the most of your invites, a little bit of a reward for for all the hard work that you put in the rest of the year, I’ll have a few week off at the end of the season to concentrate on the foxes and then make a start on the repairs and ride cutting and all the other stuff that the shoot members have no idea goes on to give them some fantastic, very affordable game shooting 

Said it before Stav, if you need a hand up there sorting stuff out I don't mind giving you a hand

[Stavross 15,281]

2 hours ago, Longshanx said:

Said it before Stav, if you need a hand up there sorting stuff out I don't mind giving you a hand

I might take you up on that, there’s a lot of repairs to do this year, deer have ran through 2 of the pens and I’ve got know idea what’s wrecked the electric fences

[Longshanx 833]

On 15/01/2020 at 20:35, Stavross said:

I might take you up on that, there’s a lot of repairs to do this year, deer have ran through 2 of the pens and I’ve got know idea what’s wrecked the electric fences

Just let me know a few days before hand and I'll keep my busy social calendar clear

Edited January 17, 2020 by Longshanx

[Stavross 15,281]

Day 7 tomorrow and it’s got all the makings of another cracking day, the weather is saying -2 overnight and clear and bright for tomorrow, we still have birds about in a few of the drives in good numbers, it would appear that some have wandered in from the surrounding shoots as it’s very rare to see upwards of 40 birds out on the fields this time of year, we are that confident in the numbers that we have added another day, in all the time I’ve been in this shoot it’s the first time this has happened, we have cancelled days but never shot more then the 8

[Baldcoot 2,352]

Enjoy it Stav, next Saturday is our Last 1 of the season. Looking forward to Mickey taking,pee taking and some good snap,can't believe season is over already 

[Stavross 15,281]

It flies by mate at least the memories last longer than the season and we have the end of season shoot dinner to look forward to 

[Stavross 15,281]

[Baldcoot 2,352]

And the pheasant turned to Stavros and said "tell me again how this gravy will improve my complexion "

[Sausagedog 7,381]

Stav, I don't think photos like that with one of them in your hand is allowed!!

[Stavross 15,281]

You can tell by the look in his eyes he knows this situation isn’t going to end well for him

[Sausagedog 7,381]

14 minutes ago, Stavross said:

You can tell by the look in his eyes he knows this situation isn’t going to end well for him

And the bird!