sako751sg Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Always take the first couple of weeks off in October hopefully to get a crack at the stags during the rut but more often than not we blank.Have approx 1000 acres of arable hill ground and about 400 that have the chance of red.If lucky we get a couple of stags a year,but only spikers and ******* usually and have never saw a big head on it in the 8 ish years ive shot it but always delight to get one of any size.Went up on Monday with Mac,and although no roaring we watched a stag with a hind but didnt get the chance of a shot.Went yesterday afternoon,and 2 hinds and calves came out approx 400 yards away,followed by a stag that looked huge to me.I filmed him for a while,and then left Mac and stalked into him.He was about 10 yards into the neighbours ground,but the hinds were on mine so i hoped he would follow.It was very heavy drizzle,and a stalk that i thought deserved a shot,but i got into position and he never presented a chance.To say i was gutted is an understatement as id never dreamed of getting the chance of a big one.I headed up this afternoon with the brother,and when we got there the stag was visible in the same place.Luckily he went into the woods and gave us the chance to get into a decent position so we got set up waited.About an hour later,the hinds appeared just over 300 yards away,and the stag came out and pushed them back in.We both got a good look at him and again the old ticker was working overtime.After 4 hours,the hinds again appeared,and suddenly we saw the stag already out,and moving away pretty sharpish and would soon be out of shot.I got on him as he was trotting,and stopped him with a shout at about the 250 yards marks.He was quartering away,so i kept the shot well back and when i pulled i saw the impact spot on.He ran about 40 yards before rearing up slightly and dropping.On gralloching the shot had been spot on and was throught he heart.Seems and absolute huge beast with a cracking 14 point head which is beyond my wildest expectations.We dragged it about 200 yards and then got the jeep the rest.Big thanks to the bro for the drag as i would have struggled without him. A couple of pics from fishing last week.Had about 10 between the two of us,including some absolute mint and sea-liced grilse which seem to be running later every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 (edited) Also been out in among the ducks.Ive had a pond for about three years but never shot it.I started feeding it 3 weeks ago,when 5 mallard where using it.Last week there were 43 on it,and this week it had grown to 70+.I went last week,but shot a wee flooded area and ended up with 3 mallard,2 drakes and a duck.I went with Mac on Tuesday to the actual pond and downed 3,but only picked up the 2,drakes.Theres a burn runs beside the pond and i think it glided into that.Also went to another reservoir where i have the ground round about and had 3 wigeon.All in all,a superb couple of weeks rounded off with a nice stag. Edited October 14, 2010 by sako751sg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Nice 1 mate, Looks like you all had a fantastic time Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 good do mate , do you ever do any work up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Wonderful Stag.Lovely pics.Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballero Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 What a great holiday. Something to really treasure. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 good do mate , do you ever do any work up there. Cheers all. I try not to fella.Lucky to be self employed and take more holidays than should really.Wouldnt change it for a thing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Good pics mate and write up as usual. You seem to have some of the best sport in the UK, between fishing, game shooting, stalking, wildfowling etc, very jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygreengrass Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Good pics, and write up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Nice darts and a nice bit of Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Once again cheers all.A couple of more pics of the hill ground and a great part of the country.Very lucky to live and shoot in an area with so much variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon_snIPer Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Good shootin ol chap and thanks for the lovely snaps. /S/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Nice one ! the hinds appeared just over 300 yards away,and the stag came out and pushed them back in. Isn`t it always the case ? The rut seems to be later this year for some reason, last year I was hearing and seeing it around the middle of September, this year it was a fortnight ago that I heard the first roars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Those photos look like a fantastic time was had by all. You should be well rested and relaxed and ready to do some "serious stalking" now or was that just a "busmans holiday" anyhow mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgunspud Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Well done mate nice write up as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENGRASS Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 A Cracking write up and pictures to go. Thanks for posting. GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 That looks like a couple of weeks off to really enjoy. Stalking, Flighting and fishing. Excellent. Nice one mate. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Nice one ! Isn`t it always the case ? The rut seems to be later this year for some reason, last year I was hearing and seeing it around the middle of September, this year it was a fortnight ago that I heard the first roars Way later than usual here Henry,and although the stags are in rutting mode,i havent heard one roar yet.Where i got the shot from,there were two big wallows that had been getting used so probably had been more activity but possibly through the night. Those photos look like a fantastic time was had by all. You should be well rested and relaxed and ready to do some "serious stalking" now or was that just a "busmans holiday" anyhow mate? Great wee holiday fella.I think ill extend it another week too,but im delighted with the bag and wont be pushing too hard for another stag.The wee man has next week off too so hes persuading me to do the same.Be rude not to really. The stag weighed in at 89kg in the larder,which i think is around the 14 stone mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve42 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Well done good read and cracking photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guss109 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Good going Dave. Looks like a good few weeks was enjoyed. Will have to try and sort a night out if you fancy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_boy Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Great result. I couldn't beleive the weight of mine when I shot one, definately need 2 of you the weight is unreal. I take it the trusty .243 was used? Are you eating him or is it to the gamedealers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminator69 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Cracking looking beast fella and pics as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirky Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Well done matey, thats a cracker, quite a bit more to him than your usual roe deer. The salmon look tasty as well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Good going Dave. Looks like a good few weeks was enjoyed. Will have to try and sort a night out if you fancy? Very good few weeks fella.Went out with the lamp and covered over 30 miles the other night and didnt even see a fox.Very strange but but its better than being over run with them. Great result. I couldn't beleive the weight of mine when I shot one, definately need 2 of you the weight is unreal. I take it the trusty .243 was used? Are you eating him or is it to the gamedealers? The .243 done the job fella.Plenty gun for the task even out to the 250 he was.Took him to the dealer as he could of been a tad strong and the price is not bad for red the now at £1.80 a kilo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_boy Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Awesome job just goes to show the capability of the .243. £1.80kg sounds good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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