Scragrat

YHPM

Thanks for the replies lads. Certainly a day I will remember. We were on Hartside moor near Penrith. It was a long day, up at 4.30am and got back home at 10.30pm, totally knackered after the 350 mile round trip and walking the hillside to the butts but still worth it. I forgot to say in the original post that i would have been happy with the 1 grouse on the first drive but I managed 2 left and rights on the last drive with my 20 bore, making the day even more enjoyable.

I was lucky enough to be invited to shoot grouse yesterday, something I have said I would do before my time is up. Long story short, I managed to shoot my first grouse with my first shot, on the first drive. It was a fantastic day and I managed to shoot 9 grouse (although 1 not picked) for 17 shots. The moor also achieved it's best ever bag with a total of 93. A fantastic day with good shooting, good company and a lovely meal afterwards. My first after the traditional blooding Views from the moor Thanking my host at the end of the day

I just bought a set of Jamie Oliver Swiss kitchen knives today although I am a bit worried they might be a bit short tanged!

The rabbit that ran towards you after the second one shot (3.28) was also hit with that shot. Check out it's leg flailing as it runs towards the camera. Maybe it was unlucky for him you couldn't find him in the crosshairs!

Give these a call http://www.bigyellowplanttraining.co.uk/ Really helpful and if there is a way to make it cheaper they will do.

I'm a 360 driver and agree with everything Richard 1980 has said above. Workwise I am never stood without a job. There is lots of work out there and an experienced driver will never be out of work, although experience only comes with time. If you do the course, make sure you do the 10 ton and above one. This will cover you for all size of machine, above 10 ton and below 10 ton (mini diggers) and as said make sure it is a CPCS recognised one. Good luck if you decide to go with it.

The lastest addition people are asking for is a lifting certificate. If you are using a digger to lift things with chains or strops you have to have show that you have been trained to do so. Anyone who has done a CPCS ticket since November 2008 (i think) will have this incorperated into the test which also includes the safe use and operation of a quick hitch. CPCS (citb) is the ticket to have. You will find it its accepted on more of the major costruction/ civils sites then other options.

I'm pretty sure that's my old Trooper. I traded it in for a newer one to a dealer at Bawtry

3rd one tonight, same field, same shooting position. Another vixen at 180 meters with no IR This NV set up is awesome

Been back tonight to try for the other fox i saw on Friday night. He turned up after about 1.5 hours, 120 meters away and was sent the same way as his mate. A good bit of moon tonight so no need for any IR illumination, totally covert

I'm not the lorry driver mate, sorry.

It is mate. I was watching a fox last night at 500 meters. Too far for a shot but I could see it walking along a hedgeline no problem.

It's a Pilkington Kite, ex military.

Jdog, I'm proud of what I do and the service I provide to farmers and keepers and see no reason to hide it away from anyone. Do you see a problem when someone puts a picture of a large bag of pigeons or crows shot, no doubt leaving many young to starve in the nest? If shooting a fox with young was illegal there would be a closed season for them. There isn't as this is vermin control, the same as shooting pigeons, crows, rabbits or rats. Be proud of what you do and don't be affraid to show people. There are too many anti's ready to take away the things we do, don't join them by trying to hide away the facts of life in the countryside.