steve_b_wales Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Yesterday, Mark (the poacher) and myself, travelled up to see our mate Terry (eccles) to do a spot of Corvid, Rabbit & Fox shooting. We had planned this day a few weeks ago, and intended to meet Terry at first light. But the bad weather and heavy rain put paid to an early start. So instead, we left my home at 11.30 am and I drove the 90 miles to meet Terry. We got to the field where Terry had chosen at around 1.30pm, and as we drove down the lane by the side of the field,we could see 100's of Carrion Crows and Jackdaws on the ground. A few of them flew off, but the majority of them stayed put. Terry suggested that Mark and I set our hide on a field behind him, as he knew that this was a flight path for the birds. He set up just by the side of the field. Mark and set up and got ready for some action. We could hear Terry firing his shotgun, and then one Crow came close enough for me to shoot. It was still raining, but not as bad as when we left home. After about 45 minutes, nothing came our way, and Terry was still firing quite regulary. We packed up and Terry said to go to the other end of the field and set up there. We did that, and straight away, Crows and Jackdaw's came into our decoys and were duly shot. The weather got brighter, and Mark and I shot quite a few birds, and missed a few as well. Later, we moved our hide down near to where Terry was set up, and again, between the three of us, we shot some more. By the time we had decided to pack up, we picked up 73 Crow's/Jackdaws, plus there was one still out in the field, that we used as a decoy. Mark and I knew that we dropped a further 5 birds, and Terry said that at least 7 of his landed in the other field, but we could'nt get in there owing to the crops that were growing. So, we reckoned that at least 86 birds fell to our guns. After packing our kit away, at about 8pm, Terry took us a short distance to another farm where the farmer said he saw 100's of rabbit's, and he was right. We walked around the field and could see many rabbits running about, and could see all the runs that they had made. We went into another field, and Terry, using his Daystate FAC shot quite a few rabbits, some at up to 80 yards +. Some excellent shooting was to be seen by Terry, as the light was fading fast, and we had to use a red filtered lamp to spot the rabbits. I shot one using my .22LR. Then we walked around a different field, and by now it was dark. Mark spotted a young fox cub, and called it in close, but it decided to go through the bushes into another field. Then we spotted another cub, only a bit bigger. Mark called it in again, and I shot it. We also spotted a few more fox cubs, but we did'nt have a safe shot at any of them. Heading back to our vehicles, Terry shot a couple more rabbits, making the total to 10. We left Terry, after saying our thanks and goodbye's. and headed back home. We left Terry at around 11.30pm and arrived at my house 2 hours later. Mark and I thoroughly enjoyed our day out with Terry, and also his good company and humour, and the fact that all our gear got soaked, made no difference at all. We hope to join Terry again soon for another crack at the Crows/Rabbits. Our thanks to Terry for a brilliant day. The photo's show : (1)some of Terry's decoys from Paul Hart, (2 & 3) the view from our hide. (4) our bag of 73 (picked up) Corvid's, (6) Terry and Mark, and (7) Myself and Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channa Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well done Gents scenery looks stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 What a great days sport , well done lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well shot lads looks like a pretty good day by all, very good bag that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well done boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 good bag lads and good on eccles for taking others out atb dolphin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Looks like a good day on the corvids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 It was a pleasure to have you both up, nice to have good company for a change to shooting on my tod. If we could have started at 5 ish i'm sure we would have had a great bag. My Nephew said on passing them fields on the way to work this morning it was black hundreds. So i will be out first thing Thursday morning for another bash at them..He will be out with me shooting Mon or Tue next week on next farm up to this 1. The plan i had for Steve and Mark was early morning on the crows till 1ish then back to around my home. Then i could have had my afternoon kip and sent them off to shoot what ever they wanted on my other farms for a few hours, no prob with boundaries there ain't any. Then gone out after rabbits and foxes,but weather spoilt that. Phil the farmer where we shot yesterday said he was going to tell his friends in the area that i can get teams together to do their control for them. Wifes cousins farm is next door that is where we shot rabbits and fox. Thanks again lads enjoyed your company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the poacher Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 a very enjoyable day with great company yet again..............thanks lads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 a very enjoyable day with great company yet again..............thanks lads... Yes Mark enjoyed it bud,pity about the rain though. you would have had a bit more shooting if your chauffeur could read a map.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Yes Mark enjoyed it bud,pity about the rain though. you would have had a bit more shooting if your chauffeur could read a map.. Aye, taking that detour cost us at least 15 minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well done all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 quality day and bag lads..well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well shot fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Good write-up and good Shooting!Glad you had a good day after all the rain we had. Well done Steve,Mark and Terry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 thats a seriuos corvid cull that pal, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Nice shooting bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) Hoping to shoot these fields again in the morning . Anyone up for a early start. Edited August 7, 2013 by eccles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hoping to shoot these fields again in the morning . Anyone up for a early start. PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 PM sent. Ok Steve you are welcome to come bud if its easier for you come up this evening and stop the night,want to be set up by 5.30. atb Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Good shooting fellas, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 OK Steve will see you in the morning bud,will let you know time etc in a PM later, Nephew said crows still there this morning when he passed fields on way to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the poacher Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 hope you get some luck in the morn......im in work.................GUTTED !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 hope you get some luck in the morn......im in work.................GUTTED !!!!!!!! I'm sorry you can't make it Mark, but we can arrange another day with Terry, I know he does'nt mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 fancy taking a mod out with ya that's like giving a apple to the teacher ya (brown noser) looks like you had another grate trip terry i watched 1000's hit a would to roots the other night shame im POO with a shotgun.. are you and that other welsh lad mark hitting the west mids game fair.. i miss you both so might make the drive over to see you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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