Hunting trip.. Ella is no longer a Dale's virgin

[Andrewreynoldshunting 737]

Me and Ella decided to have a 3 night hunting trip up north. It worked out we would come back on my birthday, ideal for me to go and see my kids. 

We took three lurchers (Bud, Pip and Trudy) and my two young ferrets (Big rich and Titch).  We started by lamping saturday night, conditions were decent but we struggled getting close enough for slips. We struggled on and caught 7. It was getting on for 4am when we had finished lamping and we had a late start the following day. 

Anyway we pitched up the van on the first day and then headed off out ferreting for a few hours. We caught another 7 ferreting by bolting to the dogs and then we headed back for a bite to eat and chill before shooting that night. 

Checking with the thermal and trying to stalk rabbits on the lamp was harder than anticipated and I only managed to bag one mixy rabbit. We had an earlier bedtime so we could get a better start ferreting the following day.

Again we were bolting to the dogs. We had a great time and filmed the outing. Video coming soon. We took Ella's pup Trudy and my Bud. Bud was spot on with his marking and the dogs made some brilliant catches. We finished on 10. 

We cooked a curry with two rabbits and had a chill before heading back out with the lamp. This time only taking Pip. Again I was filming and we had another decent night considering the lack of chances. Catching another 6. 

It was a cracking trip. 

Thanks for reading. 

 

 

[keepdiggin 9,561]

What a top weekend mate!

 

Cue the old creepy comments 

[Andrewreynoldshunting 737]

15 minutes ago, keepdiggin said:

What a top weekend mate!

 

Cue the old creepy comments 

Thanks mate. It was mint. Just need more permission. 

 

[Trev70 5,185]

Good do Andrew, look forward to the vid 

[JAE B 550]

Looks spot on that does

[jukel123 8,538]

My  Compo lookalike rabbiting partner leaves a lot to be desired when compared to yours. Im going to tell him to,smarten himself up.

Edited December 26, 2020 by jukel123

[Black neck 16,147]

Well done mate nice 2 hear you had a chill aswell

 

[Dinosaurs 2,107]

Fair play to the both of you sounds like you had a good time . Atb

[NE_Monkey 159]

Sweet set up in the campervan mate.

Keep at it.

Atb

[Daniel cain 46,027]

Living the dream mate

[socks 32,253]

Do you have a separate trailer for the dogs and ferrets ??? 

[Andrewreynoldshunting 737]

9 minutes ago, socks said:

Do you have a separate trailer for the dogs and ferrets ??? 

No mate. Just in cages. Not sure if to continue with the camper or re design the bed so it can have garage under it so the ferrets and dogs are away from the living area. 

[Aussie Whip 4,138]

1 hour ago, Andrewreynoldshunting said:

No mate. Just in cages. Not sure if to continue with the camper or re design the bed so it can have garage under it so the ferrets and dogs are away from the living area. 

Fck that, it adds to the ambience.

[Andrewreynoldshunting 737]

10 minutes ago, Aussie Whip said:

Fck that, it adds to the ambience.

I might just build a ply box with shelving and storage where the dog crate is. Because the pull out bed works well for me tbh. 

[Aussie Whip 4,138]

2 minutes ago, Andrewreynoldshunting said:

I might just build a ply box with shelving and storage where the dog crate is. Because the pull out bed works well for me tbh. 

Yeah, I love the smell of ferrets,dogs and women, probably not in that order but as said you are living the dream young man, sorry it's boxing day over here, lol.