Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Getting towards end of the rut here so decided on a look locally to see if I could catch up with a buck I’ve seen sign of but no sightings yet . Fields all cut for big bale hay which I’ve found in the past is a big bonus for calling . Spotted a doe and a follower browsing on a hedge way down by the river field and using the bales managed to get to within 100 yds . Called softly and and she immediately ran towards me causing a response from a buck behind me unseen that charged past me to within 4m to get to the doe that’s closing the gap fast . Whether she was in season or not , she lead the buck on a merry chase around the bales , leaving her follower but 20m from me . They went out of sight in another field but I knew she would be back so l lead down by a bale and waited , gun on bipod . Sure enough back she comes buck in tow and he’s got himself in a right state . Tonge out and breathing loudly so I let him compose himself before shooting him at about 60 yds . Be the last buck for me I expect as numbers aren’t that great here this year . 13 Quote Link to post
big napper 3,575 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Nice one mate, looks like a good one Quote Link to post
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Poor for the area mate which is why I had no qualms shooting it Quote Link to post
sussex 5,777 Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Well done mate , it’s getting to that time of year for me ... Quote Link to post
sandymere 8,263 Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Very nice, I like to give it a go but to be honest have mixed results, have a dog with me so may have an effect with disturbance. I've a few days off coming up so will have a couple of trips out and see what turns up. Quote Link to post
David.evans 5,323 Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Great result I’m off in the morning to see if I can get my first buck , fingers crossed atb Quote Link to post
big napper 3,575 Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Good luck david 1 Quote Link to post
nick703 447 Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 What caller you using? I’ve got a icotec gc500 with a few roe calls on , might give it a go , did call a muntjac with the gc500 right to side of truck while out waiting for Fox Quote Link to post
David.evans 5,323 Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 I’ve got the GC 500 and called foxes in with it using the butto call , and roe I’ll use that tomorrow if they don’t come out the wood atb Quote Link to post
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted August 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 The buttalo mate ,it’s on the back of the buck in pic . Most people I’ve found ,call too loudly .Soft is better in my opinion . 2 Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 That will do nicely! Quote Link to post
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.