FalconFN Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I went out with my air rifle and dog this evening and I managed to get within 4 feet of a family of badgers, nice to see them close but as I had the dog I didn't want them getting too close. Here's the vid: http://youtu.be/od8HRKbFhAY I ended the evening with 20 rabbits - I only brought home 15 as I was leaving them on a path to pick up later but a fox nicked 5 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant8681 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Very cool! I have promised to take my boy out to watch a set this year, I hope we find one where the bagers are so accomodating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 well they didnt seem botherd by you being there .nice footage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Very good footage! It just goes to show exactly how close you ca get to some wild animals with a bit of fieldcraft and patience! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 nice vid, lovely animals badgers but its a dam shame about the TB they (supposedly) spread ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 thats awsome quite comical at times as it looked almost like they were trying to work out how to surround you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootingman Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Excellent footage, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratts Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 That's ace I love badgers we have a big set on my perm too but I've only seen one through the NV, never in daylight. What time was that mate? They are pretty agile too aint they!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 nice vid, lovely animals badgers but its a dam shame about the TB they (supposedly) spread ! No supposedly about it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 That's ace I love badgers we have a big set on my perm too but I've only seen one through the NV, never in daylight. What time was that mate? They are pretty agile too aint they!! About 8.30, I've seen them out and about a few times but usually later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratts Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 About 8.30, I've seen them out and about a few times but usually later. Sorry mate am or pm? I'd love to take my kids to see some but if it's pm they'll be tucked up in bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) xlnt mate . one night last year i was having a wonder round my dairy farm with the lamp and .22 for the bunnies when i came across a badger furiously digging for some thing he could smell underground any way i thought i wonder how close i could get to him before he does off there was a decent wind blowing into my face down wind of old brock so slowley off i set taking a few carefull steps stopping and so on anyway long story short got right up to him [as whatever he was after had his full attention] and tapped him on the backside with the side of my foot to which he jumped turned to look at me and trundled off to rough at the edge of the field :yp: :yp: :yp: Edited May 18, 2012 by hodge911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Sorry mate am or pm? I'd love to take my kids to see some but if it's pm they'll be tucked up in bed Pm I'm afraid, but later in the year when the nights are longer you should see them around dusk. I may take my kids along as this set (or is it sett?) Is next to a footpath and fairly near a road so easily accessable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr Pieman Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Great video I showed it to some of my work colleagues here in Kazakhstan. After much staring and 'ooh & aaah- noises, one lady declared.... 'Beautiful dog, but where has its legs gone? :blink: :blink: :blink: "" They don't have Old Brock here, so I tried to explain the design features of the ultimate digging machine :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 great vid....how the hell did you get so close and move the camera around with out them spooking.... Were you dressed like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade wills Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) Excellent footage buddy i,ve got closer than that at night when i've had em rushing past me breaking out of undergrowth ( brown trouser time) Edited June 2, 2012 by ade wills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris B.12345 Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Good footage bud enjoyed watching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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