MK38MAGS Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Guys, I do a variety of shooting across my permission, where one farmer has asked me to knock some moles off and be fair they are everywhere making a right mess. I don't any traps so just asking if anyone has some good advice / methods using a shotgun (I hear you gasp, point the gun at the hill 😃😃😃) Mainly what time of day are they most active or what's the best weather conditions etc. You can see one of my efforts on Hallo Charlie.http://youtu.be/Zu4GTe6LMOQ.  Thanks. Edited March 3, 2015 by MK38MAGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbietherimmer Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 no offence but your suggestion is stupid and you must have a screw loose and a lot of spare time if you plan on sitting in a field with a shotgun to shoot moles when and if they pop up. Go buy some traps and make an appointment with your doctor........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie092 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I thought this thread was about armed moles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 no offence but your suggestion is stupid and you must have a screw loose and a lot of spare time if you plan on sitting in a field with a shotgun to shoot moles when and if they pop up. Go buy some traps and make an appointment with your doctor........ Don't make a mountain out of a mole hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logstove Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 you need to flatten the hills the evening before go to the site 7am if no activity wait until they start working - approach very softly or on quad or in truck. if they have already pushed up earth return 3 hours later as they work on a 4 hour cycle, unless there are fresh hills they may still be working. shoot a third of the way up the mound as the mole is working, you can see the earth rising you need to be close 1 metre or so away. wear rubber gloves and after you shoot remove the soil quickly to reveal a dead mole. a very effective method when you get the hang of it, there is usually one mole per set of workings so you can visit various sites in a rotation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Somebody has been watching too much Jasper Carrot .... but maybe you cannot see that sketch too much, a classic Edited March 3, 2015 by malkiserow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie092 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Somebody has been watching too much Jasper Carrot .... but maybe you cannot see that sketch too much, a classic Brilliant sketch ... I saw these blue flashing lights... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks guys. I was literally searching the same subject last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK38MAGS Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 love it, I remember that one. Funny  you need to flatten the hills the evening before go to the site 7am if no activity wait until they start working - approach very softly or on quad or in truck. if they have already pushed up earth return 3 hours later as they work on a 4 hour cycle, unless there are fresh hills they may still be working. shoot a third of the way up the mound as the mole is working, you can see the earth rising you need to be close 1 metre or so away. wear rubber gloves and after you shoot remove the soil quickly to reveal a dead mole. a very effective method when you get the hang of it, there is usually one mole per set of workings so you can visit various sites in a rotation Nice one, thanks for sharing. Don't make a mountain out of a mole hill   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK38MAGS Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 no offence but your suggestion is stupid and you must have a screw loose and a lot of spare time if you plan on sitting in a field with a shotgun to shoot moles when and if they pop up. Go buy some traps and make an appointment with your doctor........ Thanks for your valued input, I'm always pleased to hear both good and BAD views. Clearly you don't have as much land and time to shoot as I do . (one permission being a doctor so I will ask him if I have a screw loose tomorrow). Â For the record I spend about an hour just having a walk in the morning stretching my legs and lung with my shotgun in hand before I tuck into nice breakfast, I was purely seeing what others do, whilst pottering about enjoying my day out in fields. Â Thanks and enjoy your day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie092 Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Sounds like a great way to start the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK38MAGS Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Sounds like a great way to start the day. It is mate, normally with the Spaniel running about so not always apparently wasting my life waiting for a mole to appear. Edited March 4, 2015 by MK38MAGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 to be honest mate, your best option is to use and set some mole traps, in all the years I,ve been shooting I have never actually seen a live mole thowing up soil, its a nice way to spend ya time out with the dog and the shotgun but you will be lucky to see a mole working,  take no notice of the silly replies mate from the rimmer, his name speaks for itself,  get traps and enjoy the walks out  atb Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logstove Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I shot one this morning - it does work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markr Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 dont you need an office type chair that spins round as well lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie092 Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 It is mate, normally with the Spaniel running about so not always apparently wasting my life waiting for a mole to appear. Lol, I have 2 Spaniels now (1 is 12 weeks) so the morning walk isn't quite the relaxing stroll it used to be but I know where you are coming from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliver90owner Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Yes, it can work. I remember Dad getting one in the garden back in about the late 1950s. But not a load in a field. He either used grandprix 4's or home guard blacks (used for lifting carrion off the nest at the back of the house). Not sure of the load of those black cartridges, but he only ever used his top lever midland gun co from the open choke - and not the older underlever 12g - for those. Â RAB Â Edit seems like the home guard cartriges were solid ball (from ampthill site on home guard?) Edited March 4, 2015 by oliver90owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I've had plenty of moles with a 12 bore. One of our paddocks is clearly visible from the kitchen, and only 50 yards or so away. If I can see a molehill moving/growing, I can get the gun out of the cabinet, grab a couple of cartridges, and go for a stroll. Â Any cartridge will do, doesn't need to be a magnum load. Approach the molehills very quietly, not clumping about. Moles are pretty sensitive to vibrations. Then wait for the molehill to move again (quite often the mole will have gone to get earth from the diggings, so it can take anything up to 5 minutes). When it starts pushing up soil, point the gun 1/3 of the way up the hill, close to the 'moving' earth. Fire. Then go get a spade, and see if it's worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I doubt you'll get to shoot many moles with a spaniel running around. Other than that, yes it works but traps are cheap and effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Somebody has been watching too much Jasper Carrot .... but maybe you cannot see that sketch too much, a classic  Best to travel on your FUNKY MOPED when shooting Moles with a shotgun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK38MAGS Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 to be honest mate, your best option is to use and set some mole traps, in all the years I,ve been shooting I have never actually seen a live mole thowing up soil, its a nice way to spend ya time out with the dog and the shotgun but you will be lucky to see a mole working,  take no notice of the silly replies mate from the rimmer, his name speaks for itself,  get traps and enjoy the walks out  atb Evo to be honest mate, your best option is to use and set some mole traps, in all the years I,ve been shooting I have never actually seen a live mole thowing up soil, its a nice way to spend ya time out with the dog and the shotgun but you will be lucky to see a mole working,  take no notice of the silly replies mate from the rimmer, his name speaks for itself,  get traps and enjoy the walks out  atb Evo Thanks EVO, no problem, It's just a bit of past time whilst Chilling do other field sport. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK38MAGS Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 dont you need an office type chair that spins round as well lol Haha, I'm might try that, hook up the machine gun ready for the onslaught of the mole attack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK38MAGS Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Lol, I have 2 Spaniels now (1 is 12 weeks) so the morning walk isn't quite the relaxing stroll it used to be but I know where you are coming from. That's what's it all about mate, there's no rush, enjoy it, love seeing the dog running around like it's going out of fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK38MAGS Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I've had plenty of moles with a 12 bore. One of our paddocks is clearly visible from the kitchen, and only 50 yards or so away. If I can see a molehill moving/growing, I can get the gun out of the cabinet, grab a couple of cartridges, and go for a stroll. Â Any cartridge will do, doesn't need to be a magnum load. Approach the molehills very quietly, not clumping about. Moles are pretty sensitive to vibrations. Then wait for the molehill to move again (quite often the mole will have gone to get earth from the diggings, so it can take anything up to 5 minutes). When it starts pushing up soil, point the gun 1/3 of the way up the hill, close to the 'moving' earth. Fire. Then go get a spade, and see if it's worked. Cheers Robbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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