grasshopper Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Been after a young Buck for a few weeks now.Sat out a for him 1 evening,only to bump him on dusk as i was making my way back.Had a "Mexican stand off" for about 2 minutes at 30yds..unfortunately he was sky-lined,so no point even trying to mount the rifle.As he ran off barking i made my way up the hill and into the field,hoping he would appear...he duly did but didn't stop. My next attempt saw me climbing the hill again to see fresh scrapes and slots.Glassing the field i pick up the back of a Roe .This time though it was young Doe. So yesterday afternoon i thought i would walk the area and do some reconnaissance The field edges had signs of a lot of activity,with the possibility of Fox cubs judging by the runs in the long grass...oh and this. So evening came and after a brief chat with the farmer,i drove the edges of the field at 8 20pm with the intention of parking in front of some Thick Holly Trees which are the highest point of this particular field. After stalking i would sit out with the NV in comfort to see what was making the runs.( below here were Fox & Badger earths) Just as i reached the high point,and seeing nothing on my 5 minute journey,low & behold there was a Roe out,some 150yds away.Glassing confirmed a young 4point Buck and the stalk was on. Gently rolled the Jimny back a ways to get out of sight and tackled up. By now he had wandered further off and was around the corner,so i simply headed into the dip where all of the runs where in with the plan of getting to the corner for a shot...yeah right...he appeared as i was half way there. Luckily he headed into the middle of the field and out of sight.I got over the fence into the wood,with the intention of reaching the brow,thus enabling a shot. Once there,i saw he had wandered further,and was now just above where i had been 10mins earlier So back i go and he heads down into the dip.Great i thought,picked out a large tree to shoot from, and started back.Just as i got to it & got the rifle onto the sticks,he dropped right into the fenceline some 45yds away with no shot. Didn't see him for a while,so unsure whether he'd entered the wood or was still in the field.Very slowly,i moved off and quickly heard movement below me...rumbled i thought,but it was 2 Badger cubs play fighting not 20yds from me.Explains the runs possibly. The buck was now on the top of the dip not 30yds from my motor.. Should have just stayed put ..and only 50yds from me,but,skylined again.Young badgers where making quite a racket which kept him looking my way,but seemed to calm him to any other disturbance. Watched him for a while until he moved off so i crossed back into the field and moved up the fencline to see him past the motor following the fence along.He was covering some distance now which allowed me to get back to the Jimny,mount the rifle onto the sticks and rest my elbow on the spare wheel. Watched him through the binoculars for a little as he was behind some long grass until he moved out into the field.Finally a shot, he stopped broadside at about 160yds so x onto his chest,gentle squeeze and he fell backwards,quick reload but he didn't rise. An enjoyable stalk if frustrating at times,which lasted about an hour,but,i did smile each time i was usurped. Took a quick picture as the Midges started biting,so gralloch done and straight back the farm for coffee and cake..farmers wife had won the local agricultural show on Monday so help needed eating the entries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Excellent write up, and well done on getting him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Well done Jeff. Great write-up and pics. Thanks for the txt bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Good write up, thanks for sharing. Reminds me of badger watching, to reassure nervous badgers you make a familiar sound of scratching, ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Nice account Jeff , was there with you. Bet you didn't have to think twice about tucking into Helens cakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 got the text mate just had a busy day , Great write up and well done on the young buck Are you still putting on weight !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adbirdy31 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Excellent write up really enjoyed reading that. Atb Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckman91 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 brill write up and pics thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nderfel Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 great write up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Well done nice buck and write up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markws80 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Excellent write up, nice buck they are getting a lovely colour this time of year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Lovely looking buck there and sounds like a very enjoyable stalk too. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 got the text mate just had a busy day , Great write up and well done on the young buck Are you still putting on weight !!! He is not fat just 18" short for his weight ( FAT *** ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Nice write up , even nicer ending! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 sorry jeff i missed this one mate .. well done on the buck he looks big in the body .. nice to get a good write up out of ya i was with you all the way. ps get well soon bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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