The Essex Hunter Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 With a 9 am start in Halsted and little frost on the ground, we were hoping for a reasonable haul from a new field on the other side of a small river which flows between two fields. I had seen the fresh workings across the river last week, so we made plans for this morning. The farmer had sold 6 large willows to go for cricket bats and the work involved had cleared a lot of the brambles etc. I did find a mink spoor on one of the stumps and this set a different tone in the camp. I have three very large hobs who like a good tear up, so they were volunteered for the job. Thankfully no mink! However a 300 yard run only produced 8 rabbits. So on to a second farm close by, as we drove down the track and 6 rabbits ran across heading for some cover around a pond. I got out and crept around for a look to see the rabbits heading for the long grass in a large area which is planted with small trees. Know in stealth mode we quickly ran out all our nets around the area, thankfully the grass track around is kept like a lawn. With 450 yards set out, I found some discarded plastic tree protectors which make a great noise when you whack them with a stick. Long nets are made for this job, the flushed rabbits pick up speed and bundled up a treat. So we worked the ground for an hour and 15 rabbits came out, hard work with only 3 people….but smiles all round With all field sports you have to be flexible and to day was no exception…… TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Well Done, Sounds like you had a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Well done :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminator69 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Top stuff fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktattoo Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 looks like a good day, and a decent haul the boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black lab Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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