sako751sg Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Started off yesterday afternoon by baiting for the fox at the MILs.Tore up some breasted pheasants and put in slits made with the spade and then stamped in so they have a bit of work to get the rewards.Have been feeding it for the last 3 months so easy to tell when there are more moved in.The pic with the hole shows what the slit looks like after it has been dug out and usually there is paw prints to help identify the culprit.When i fed yesterday near all the bait was gone so i knew at least one fox was visiting regular so decided to try it at night with the new Pulsar and three quarter moon. Next i took the twelve to the pond hoping it had thawed and try for a duck or two.Unfortunately it was still solid so i scattered the barley i had taken down and sat to see if any ducks were going to move.Just before dark a couple of pairs by passed the pond and followed the burn instead.I thought that would be the best bet but left it too late but did manage a drake mallard from behind who nearly caught me napping.Luckily he came down just in the edge of the water and Rab retrieved. Next stop was home for the rifle and Mac and the Missus came to her mas too.Three quarter moon and clear skies and it was looking good for getting a shot at foxy.Was there for 6ish and at half seven the first one came to the top bait.Was setting up the sight with Mac watching the fox with the bins when he legged it.Not sure if he had got a whiff or maybe the smell of the fresh bait had put the frighteners on him.The back of midnight the clouds appeared and it was a nightmare trying to spot with the bins.Pursevered and at ten past two one appeared at the bottom bait which is 50-60 yards from the house window.The missus was in bed beside the window with Mac so every time i was away to take the shot she worked the Yukon MPR,but with not using the Pulsar before i was making a right royal ***** up as every time i tried to pick him out the IR flooded everything making it a nightmare to see him.This went on for about 2 hours with him digging a bit up,going away to eat it and then coming back for another before i sussed to scope him with just the Digisight and no IR.Once i was on her i switched the IR on and it was much easier,apart from pulling the trigger the first squeak and the safety still on.After i did fire i just saw him run and thought i had maybe missed,but the missus said she saw it come back very sickly looking straight after the shot on the Yukon.I watched it back and sure enough the shot had been spot on and he was about 50 yards away from the shot.A wee vixen and there is at least another one as the top bait had been scoffed after we got the head down at 5ish. http://<iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lOdwGZ2DE5A" frameborder="0"></iframe> Then home for the twelve again and a wee walk round for a pheasant or two.Rain and very windy made for some very sporting birds and an outstanding retrieve from Rab.I hit this cock hard and he went vertical for about 80 yards and then just glided into the woods about 300 yards away.I said to Mac that we wouldnt get that one but put Rab in as the wind was perfect for him.Shocked when he came back with it and well chuffed.It had a pellet in the head that often makes them do the vertical rise.Mac took some pics and managed to snap a very fortunate two with one shot in the last pics.Three came out and 2 must have lapped when i pulled and you can just see the feathers in the air and one bird nearly down and one down.Was too shocked to take the other one you see flying away.Ended up with 7 pheasants and 2 cushies.Superb weekend and sure beats working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 nice pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guss109 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Sounds like a great few days and sure beats working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOdwGZ2DE5A Ill try the clip again. Edited January 15, 2011 by sako751sg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Brilliant pictures mate and a good write up your dog is a dead ringer of my dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchie the white hunter Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 good pics well done ,i just glanced at the first one and thought christ on a bike he must have hit that bird at some hight to have to go and get a spade tae dig it out lol :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Nice bag a good write up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
left & right Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Well done mate top write up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Great stuff and thank you for the effort you went to to put this together for us just not sure I am keen on the dog trotting across the ice if thats what the pic shows, Thanks once again doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 great pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminator69 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Well done Dave great story and pics as always fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manicmark Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 A great read there mate, with some great pictures, I think the pictures say a thousand words. nice to see that the family all get involved, is the young fella as keen as you? regards mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Cheers all Great stuff and thank you for the effort you went to to put this together for us just not sure I am keen on the dog trotting across the ice if thats what the pic shows, Thanks once again doc Cheers Doc.Not recommended the dog on some ice but this stuff was taking my weight so safe enough fella. A great read there mate, with some great pictures, I think the pictures say a thousand words. nice to see that the family all get involved, is the young fella as keen as you? regards mark Hes very keen indeed Mark.Great to see him interested and very handy for the foxes at night too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker3 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 do you ever sleep buddy or work great read and pics well done buddy ps where can a find a wife as understanding as yours :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Excellent write up and pics as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 do you ever sleep buddy or work great read and pics well done buddy ps where can a find a wife as understanding as yours :lol: :lol: Have to work fella to feed my fishing and shooting habit but always make sure i have plenty time off.As for the wife,shes probably a good one thats not appreciated enough,but i never tell her that. Excellent write up and pics as usual. Cheers Ollie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Good sport again Dave We were up at Cullen again yesterday & had an excelent day Good to see that they have not had as much snow & hard frost as us :blink: The birds were in fair fettle wae fat Cocks & nice plump hens A few Partridge to boost the bag & a Woodcock that dared to cross my path on the last drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.