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After shooting the hare there was instant regret as they are not that plentiful - though this year I've been seeing more hares than I've seen around here for sometime. Not to mention me wife was none too pleased - and a member of my landlords family politely asked I refrain shooting them in the future. All that said - hares are off the future shooting menu. It was still good sport, shooting, and making contact with the zigzagging beast.

This Past Friday I worked a half day and planned to do a few hours pigeon & crow shooting on my landlord’s farm. Walking out to where I was to set-up the hide and decoys – a hare jumped out of the grass and ran for it. Amazingly, as he zigged and zagged, my shot made contact. As I walked toward the hare to put him in the bag, a Roe Buck jumped out of a nearby hedge and ran toward a small wood at the bottom of the farm. Over the wall and into the wood he went. As it was very warm and flies started to collect on the Hare - I walked the two miles back to the house to gut and chill the hare. After taking care of the hare, I thought the Buck was probably still in the wood. It's not a very big wood, a couple acres surrounded by open fields. My guess was he'll be there till dark before moving out. A game cam I set up in the wood a few months ago caught a doe and buck bedding down in there during the day. Grabbing my rifle I stalked down to the wood, the wind was perfectly in my face - and I quietly made it to the edge of the wood. And there he was, browsing, about fifty yards away. Now I just had to wait for a safe shot. There is lots of cover in the wood and it was difficult to see what was beyond the buck. He finally walked into a small "tunnel" of openness where between me, the deer, and high ground beyond, there was a clear view. The shot rang out and his hind legs gave a good kick. Down he went. The bullet entry was little more left of the shoulder than I wanted, but as the deer was not 100% broadside to me, it traveled at an angle through the deer - piercing shredding its heart. There was divine intervention with that shot. It was a good day - though the pigeons or crows were safe.

My decoy pattern consists of 20 Flocked pigeon decoys in an S shape. Two or three of the pigeon decoys I cover with an old black sock. When the birds are out - this pulls in crows, jackdaws, and pigeons quite well.

Been to the Orkneys twice with the wife and our two boys - we love the place. First visit was to the main island, second visit was to Sanday. Below are some links to what's there to do. I've done them all and was not disappointed. Just walking along the coast is wonderful with lots of wild life to behold. Many Seals and perhaps a glimpse of an otter or Killer whale may be had. the water is killer blue, Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/skarabrae/ http://www.tomboftheeagles.co.uk/ http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/brodgar/ http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/vikingorkney/ http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/tombs/quoyness/index.html https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-italian-chapel-p253741

20% to 30% fat I put in my game mince. Most of it cooks out. Go less than 20% and you're talking dry nasty tasteless sausage. That's my opinion and you're entitled to it,...

I just got rid of my Super Nova. It could of been the guy behind the trigger - but it never cycled shells properly (for me). Brought it back to the shop - and they gladly test fired it with me present. No issues - it cycled as it should. Then I take it to the field for pigeon shooting - and it would not cycle. Tried different shells and loads - all at least 70mm as the manual says - and it never consistently cycled (for me) Good luck if you go that route..

Nice replies from members - but to be honest, this is NOT the place to look for permissions. Most people in PW already have, or are looking, for permissions - generally not offering permissions. Perhaps on a rape and bean farmer's forum you should ask. That said, have you heard of NPPC? http://www.nppc.co.uk/ Before me kids starting taking more and more of my time - I used http://www.nppc.co.uk/ - It was easier than knocking on doors.

More: Her guts were healthy; Liver, Lungs, Lymph Nodes - all good - no sign of disease and her rumen full of green after a nights feeding. Gralloched - head & Feet cut off - in fur - she weighed 42 kilos. Watching here for a few minutes before shooting - I didn't notice anything abnormal about her or her walk. Amazing how wild beasts adapt. That said - if not my bullet, her feet would have slowly done her in eventually.

Shot this Beast yesterday in Southwest Scotland - between Newton Stewart and Girvan. Anyone ever see Hooves like this??

1) Because Cops cannot be everywhere. 2) Cops are not a personal Protection Force 3) Sadly, too many Americans are violent 4) The most lawless places in the US are the places where firearms are restricted 3) Texas, Florida, where concealed carry is legal - there's less gun crime than New York City and Chicago where guns are severely restricted. 5) Out law guns - and only out laws will have guns 6) Americans believe each person has an inherent right to self defense 7) Go here for the rest of the story: http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/493636.html

I'm a Yank and I'm voting for Trump. Obama & Clinton are part of the disease - Trump is the best cure at the moment. Sometimes you need a change, even if you don't like what change looks like.

Where's the GREEN Veg!?!?!

Tight!!! Me??? Guess it looks that way. I forgot what's it's like NOT to have free access to shooting opportunities. Having several cost free permissions from farmer and land owner friends has made me loose touch with reality. The reality that most people don't have readily available shooting opportunities. Sorry for appearing to be tight

Why you selling it???