Back up at the shoot

[BenBhoy 4,706]

NV everytime mate on your own.

Any luck last night at the sheep farm? 

[Stavross 16,142]

7 minutes ago, BenBhoy said:

NV everytime mate on your own.

Any luck last night at the sheep farm? 

No, didn’t see a thing, it was very still with a really bright moon, bit more cloud tonight so hopefully I’ll at least see something 

have you been elbow deep in ewes all day again 

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

Just been out this afternoon for a couple of hours with the .243 to try and daytime call a fox which I saw a while ago. Anyway no show from Charles so decided to stalk the wood and see if any roe were resident. 3 white arses went bounding off through the trees so I thought my chance was gone. Next I spotted a squirrel so gave it a 100 grain pill Anyway when I got to the end of the wood I spied 3 roe , a doe and 2 buck kids. I had a fantastic stalk in on them through the bracken in the wood and ended up about 70 yds from them but the only shot on was the 2 buck kids as the doe was facing away from me , so was waiting for her to turn when someone fired a couple of shots from a shotgun which alerted her and off they toddled. I was quite relieved actually as didn't fancy the drag

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

1 hour ago, Stavross said:

not only for the foxes but also to check the deer population as I can take them from this spot, 

Good luck with the foxes , hope you see plenty deer too

[Stavross 16,142]

18 minutes ago, FOXHUNTER said:

Good luck with the foxes , hope you see plenty deer too

I’ve just got here now and the bloke was asking about the deer and can I butcher them properly, I said I can, in a fashion but I know someone who is a lot better than me

[Sausagedog 7,381]

26 minutes ago, FOXHUNTER said:

Just been out this afternoon for a couple of hours with the .243 to try and daytime call a fox which I saw a while ago. Anyway no show from Charles so decided to stalk the wood and see if any roe were resident. 3 white arses went bounding off through the trees so I thought my chance was gone. Next I spotted a squirrel so gave it a 100 grain pill Anyway when I got to the end of the wood I spied 3 roe , a doe and 2 buck kids. I had a fantastic stalk in on them through the bracken in the wood and ended up about 70 yds from them but the only shot on was the 2 buck kids as the doe was facing away from me , so was waiting for her to turn when someone fired a couple of shots from a shotgun which alerted her and off they toddled. I was quite relieved actually as didn't fancy the drag

You have some fantastic country to walk over

[BenBhoy 4,706]

1 hour ago, Stavross said:

have you been elbow deep in ewes all day again 

Aye, 32 ewes today with 58 lambs. Home for tea (f***ing lamb mince!!)back here now for few hours. Got a camera in main shed this year linked to my phone to watch them even when not here!! 24/7  

[Sausagedog 7,381]

I used a tradition lamp to get this fox.

It was a bit of a fiasco. At near 150yds I shot as the fox looked at me only it appears it was looking back at me along and over it's back so my bullet ran up its pooper! That's a big ask for a 20gn bullet and a second round sealed the deal as quick as I could! The first shot didnt vent the lungs. Had I realised I would of waited for a better shot.

Went on to hear two others barking but never saw them.

[BenBhoy 4,706]

56 minutes ago, FOXHUNTER said:

Just been out this afternoon for a couple of hours with the .243 to try and daytime call a fox which I saw a while ago. Anyway no show from Charles so decided to stalk the wood and see if any roe were resident. 3 white arses went bounding off through the trees so I thought my chance was gone. Next I spotted a squirrel so gave it a 100 grain pill Anyway when I got to the end of the wood I spied 3 roe , a doe and 2 buck kids. I had a fantastic stalk in on them through the bracken in the wood and ended up about 70 yds from them but the only shot on was the 2 buck kids as the doe was facing away from me , so was waiting for her to turn when someone fired a couple of shots from a shotgun which alerted her and off they toddled. I was quite relieved actually as didn't fancy the drag

I'm guessing bottom half of squizzer isn't too pretty!!

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

34 minutes ago, BenBhoy said:

I'm guessing bottom half of squizzer isn't too pretty!!

You guessed right , bit messy

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

56 minutes ago, Sausagedog said:

I used a tradition lamp to get this fox.

It was a bit of a fiasco. At near 150yds I shot as the fox looked at me only it appears it was looking back at me along and over it's back so my bullet ran up its pooper! That's a big ask for a 20gn bullet and a second round sealed the deal as quick as I could! The first shot didnt vent the lungs. Had I realised I would of waited for a better shot.

Went on to hear two others barking but never saw them.

Well done , really surprised you didnt lose it. I once shot a fox with .243 as it was going over a dry stone wall up the pooper , I had to trail it for around 200 yds up a wood in the dark but luckily caught up with it. They can take some punishment. 

[Stavross 16,142]

The .223 was the weapon of choice for the walk around the new spot, when I got there it was like daylight with the moon so didn’t hold out much hope for a fox, I did see one but it was towards the front of the farm and the backstop was a house . I had a good walk around checking  the lay of the land for a couple of hours, having a call in a few places but not seeing a fox, I did see 7 roe and he is keen for me to supply him with venison. When I was leaving the lad came out to see me, he said I can come whenever I want and next time I’m out could I get him a hare, I said “I’ll get you one now, there’s half a dozen in the grass field” so I walked to the field and took the first one I seen through the scope, I paced it out at 89, and yes I went for a head shot with the .223, not the best shot placement so shame on me, just as well he wanted the back end

[Sausagedog 7,381]

6 hours ago, Stavross said:

The .223 was the weapon of choice for the walk around the new spot, when I got there it was like daylight with the moon so didn’t hold out much hope for a fox, I did see one but it was towards the front of the farm and the backstop was a house . I had a good walk around checking  the lay of the land for a couple of hours, having a call in a few places but not seeing a fox, I did see 7 roe and he is keen for me to supply him with venison. When I was leaving the lad came out to see me, he said I can come whenever I want and next time I’m out could I get him a hare, I said “I’ll get you one now, there’s half a dozen in the grass field” so I walked to the field and took the first one I seen through the scope, I paced it out at 89, and yes I went for a head shot with the .223, not the best shot placement so shame on me, just as well he wanted the back end

Use to get an old boy the occasional hare. He particularly liked the blue hare from when I use to go scotland.

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

We will soon fill his freezer with venison

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

12 hours ago, Stavross said:

 just as well he wanted the back end

Nowt on the front end anyway