malkiserow Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 I was not feeling great yesterday and wanted to get out for more of a walk around with the gun rather than plan much shooting. I was at the back end of a cold and still aching a bit so told myself NO muntjac as I really did not want to carry one back the mile or so to the car. I left my binos behind so as not to tempt me but took the .222 as it is so light and nice to shoot. I kind of thought that the foxes might be liking the warm evening sun so the walk might not be fruitless after all. I checked out sheep so see they were all fine and continued on to one of my favourite spots for having a little sit. This little spot has a natural seat in the hedge where a hawthorn bough swings down low and the perfect height to take a rest. It also happens to be in a great spot for shooting just 60 yards from where a few gateways all come together. Upon arrival I could see a couple of hares having a little munch and basking in the evening sun. As some may remember, I've stopped shooting these little beauties now. I could also just make out the head of a cock pheasant peeping out of the rape in its full yellow glory. So all was quiet and well. I try to let these creatures be even though I am not shooting them as they act as great signals and alarms as to when something is not quite right. After about 10 minutes of sitting on my favourite "farmchair" the hares ran towards me and headed off into the rape, the cock pheasant piped up and clearly they were all alarmed. There was only one serious possibility, a fox was coming towards me but out of sight the other side of a hedge. I picked up the rifle and readied myself for a charlie to appear. Sure enough a moment later charlie came trotting through the gateway nose down on the hare tracks. A quick whistle, bang, thud and it was curtains for charlie. Anyone noticed how they smell worse at this time of year? I guess it was to attract the lady foxes a some months ago. So my walk was worthwhile and I felt the better for it. The farmer was happy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Nice write up and good shooting as per. I think I've got a bit of the flu that's been going around, am out on bunnys tonight though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Nice one Malc and see you tomorrow....Did you buy the hat 😳😳 Edited May 13, 2016 by the crowman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie57 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Cracking write up almost felt I was there.....well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 that's worth a place on countryfile calendar well done. iv'e been coughing and spluttering myself a drop or red x should clear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Great write-up Malk and good shooting. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Great write up but Man flu is contagious are you sure u should be out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Yes, good write up, always worth a mooch with the gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Great write up but Man flu is contagious are you sure u should be out Errrr I suppose the fox might have got my man flu before the bullet flew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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