The Essex Hunter Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I have not been to the sheep farm in over a week; the lambs are back out so Charlie would not be that far away. First flick of the lamp and a set of eyes blinked and shot off in a hurry. This has happened twice in the same field so I was sure it was the same fox. With the rest of the farm to check off I went to come back an hour later and creep into the first field with the shy fox. If there was going to be a chance of a shot it would be long and I would have to be quick. Gun on the quad sticks and I had already clipped my lamp on the scope…a set of eyes showed and he was trotting off, it was already out over 200 and making ground quite fast. A big HEY and he went broadside for a look….Whack from the 75 grain round. I had to stop 3 times as the ground has been turned over and is hard going, a very satisfying 260 paces back to my sticks. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchsan51 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Tip top shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yds Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Well done buddy that's making a real difference out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker3 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Well done buddy thats a cracking shot is that 70 since january ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Well done buddy thats a cracking shot is that 70 since january ? January 2012....It is only 225 acres!! TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 they do love that ground.. for god sake clean that gun or bring it to me il do it for ya lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 they do love that ground.. for god sake clean that gun or bring it to me il do it for ya lol It is all part of the tactical camo….while they are looking at the muddy mod cover (black sock) I get an extra second or two and you get too see the result TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 i guess at your age you need them extra seconds.. just please show it a oily rag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 686 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Morning Tim. I used the fox caller we both use for the first time yesterday. I was calling for about 15 minutes and a fox came running towards me. And I mean running. It run right up to the tree I was resting on. 6 feet away. Now I've been shooting foxes for 20 years and I've never had a fox run fall speed from 200 yards. WOW is all I can say. Cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Morning Tim. I used the fox caller we both use for the first time yesterday. I was calling for about 15 minutes and a fox came running towards me. And I mean running. It run right up to the tree I was resting on. 6 feet away. Now I've been shooting foxes for 20 years and I've never had a fox run fall speed from 200 yards. WOW is all I can say. Cheers mate. What caller are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 What caller are you using? A home made Tenerfield whistle, I bought 3 off Ebay then made a couple and altered the shape a little to take the harshness out. This allows me to use the same caller rather than changing to the hand squeak…. It just depends on the fox...some come in straight away, some just sit and some run away… There is no all in one caller as every fox is different and with a bit of luck the one you are calling will be shot. If you get one you must practice because I brought 2 for mates and they both give up with them!! TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Pelt Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 70 in just over a year on 225 acres, that's magic, and very well done. Last couple of outings I've had the same last year's cub run up the bank to stand behind me less than 3 yards away, same fox, same time, same place, a true no-no with a rifle, saving him for later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Well done TEH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Morning Tim. I used the fox caller we both use for the first time yesterday. I was calling for about 15 minutes and a fox came running towards me. And I mean running. It run right up to the tree I was resting on. 6 feet away. Now I've been shooting foxes for 20 years and I've never had a fox run fall speed from 200 yards. WOW is all I can say. Cheers mate. So did you shoot it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandmartin Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Well whacked Tim 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.