Shooting2 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hi guys, had phone call today from farmer saying he's seen ten rabbits out on his wheat when spraying and could I have look. I was wondering if anyone has had any luck in the rain or mist lamping as the weather at the mo is pretty dismal? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegingeritalian Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I shall be out for foxes later and i will be taking a look at the sheltered spots mainly. I don't tend to have many issues with rain but fog can mess things up pretty bad. Got more chance of hitting something if you're out and Tv don't look too good for later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Lamping in the rain/mist is a procedure whereby a torch is used to illuminate the way to he pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Lamping in the rain/mist is a procedure whereby a torch is used to illuminate the way to he pub. Tis true, but alas I have many rabbits in light rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Depends how hard its raining, rabbits will be feeding unless its hammering down, the main problem is refraction of light back through the scope especially in fog. A good windy night with some cloud is ideal but usual a bit of rain ends up with these ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting2 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Well I'm going to give it a go anyhow, I haven't anything to loose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Lamping in the rain is fine, you get a bit moist but rabbits have to eat no matter what. Just think of a way to keep your scope clear from fogging up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicdmb Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 A lot will depend on how long its been raining and how hard. I tend to find if its been a dry day then evening rain put them of feeding (as they will have some food inside). If you get a heavy rain all day and its lighter in the evening they'll come out. As with all things wild there's no hard and fast rules. Your other problem is as already said is light reflection and scatter off the rain. White light is the worst red is better orange works best. A lens cloth scope covers and zip lock bag of tissues won't go amiss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1979 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I tend to find light rain and a gentle breeze best, the rabbits seem to more focused in feeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Fog and mist are a stopper. I can remember a night many years ago when I first started to wander I went outside and there was a small amount of mist around the streetlight just down the road. I thought that it would be Ok and off I went to my ground even though it was a bit patchy fog. I used to drive in without lights on and I could see the outline of the buildings all Ok. I parked up and quietly got out and got the backpack light on and loaded the weapon I walked passed the barn and to the first field. I could clearly see the outline of the large oaks and the hedgerow I turned the red light on and I couldn’t see five yards. I changed to white and it was even worse. The glare back was so bad I just packed up and went home. I have never tried it with the image intensifier. Rain can be shot in but it gets on the lenses and into everything. I don’t go night shooting in the rain anymore. I don’t find it enjoyable and the wet gets into everything. I’m not that desperate or some sort of commando to bother with it. I’ll just go another night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting2 Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Cheers for the replies guys, allot of info there Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzini Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Best nights lamping iv had are nights in the rain. Foxes are always rather responsive and willing to the call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 What I have found is if rabbits come well out from their warrens on a dark, dry windy night and it then rains hard while they are out its as if the loose their way home (either that or they decide to sit it out as they are wet anyhow LOL) whatever the situation I have had some very good nights like this as they have less a tendency to bolt for home at the first flash over them. Last night I was driving across the moor top in thick mist / low cloud and fairly persistent rain, if I had a rifle in the cab at the time I should have taken a fair bag Foxes in the rain on the lamp? Personally I don't bother much as its too much like hard work and I hunt them on foot, with dogs and hounds in daylight you find most have left the white grass and heather and gone to ground so unless you are out with terriers it is less successful but nothing is completely no hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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