racing snake Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) Rain stopped play on the river again so back out after Charles last night. Spent the night up on the big hill, some calling but a lot of walking. Only two foxes seen, and no cubs from this year, which was a positive. Dog and vixen shot - once called in, the other just happened to be walking in my direction as I was heading off the hill. Edited August 17, 2018 by racing snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted August 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 34 minutes ago, racing snake said: Rain stopped play on the river again so back out after Charles last night. Spent the night up on the big hill, some calling but a lot of walking. Only two foxes seen, and no cubs from this year, which was a positive. Dog and vixen shot - once called in, the other just happened to be walking in my direction as I was heading off the hill. Well done mate , glad to see you out and about. Look forward to many more reports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Fish had a lucky escape RS. Nice pair ? We are being joined by Hammo tonight which will be good to meet up and to catch a gander at his fancy kit. Not sure I should look really as I will only be tempted. I must I must I must resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Nice one Stu .... I've hardly seen any cubs about this year YET!!!!! Off for 2 weeks now so hoping to find a few , if rain stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Cheers gents. Good to get into gear again. Was glad that I was able to get up the hill without too much trouble after a summer of relative inactivity (compared to 1,000 ft in three quarters of a mile!). Looking better for next week Mark - cloudy. Need it with that moon waxing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 Disaster last night !!!! Only spotted the 1 fox and bloody missed it Lit it up as it was lying down and for some strange reason hesitated with the shot as my brain was telling me it was a roe. Anyway the fox stood up and started walking , great , a quick squeak which stopped it , crosshairs on shoulder and fire .....only to see fox running off . To say I was peeved is an understatement , can only think I rushed the shot and pulled it . NOT HAPPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 well done stu top work nice to see kit does not look too dusty unlucky fh1 happens to us all. i can guarantee if it had antlers you would not of missed this year waiting for our report to appear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) Out on Friday with Bumpy and Hammo. Great to meet with another fox club member. It was a bit like a geriatrics night out though. Seems like everyone needed to be back to get there beauty sleep or something like, that so could not be too late. Not sure the sleep is going to make any difference to those two. Managed to coax them around a few places and find a few foxes. Nice to see Hammo's new kit in action ? Good for way beyond anywhere I would be able to shoot. A fox in and out of the maize was keeping us busy for a while when another surprised us from further down the field. Managed to bag 4 foxes none of which were in the places we expected, so a good night all in. Edited August 19, 2018 by oowee edit picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Well done Grant, Ed, Hammo! 4 in a night is good going! On the river last night but back out on the foxes tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammo Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 2 hours ago, oowee said: Out on Friday with Bumpy and Hammo. Great to meet with another fox club member. It was a bit like a geriatrics night out though. Seems like everyone needed to be back to get there beauty sleep or something like, that so could not be too late. Not sure the sleep is going to make any difference to those two. Managed to coax them around a few places and find a few foxes. Nice to see Hammo's new kit in action ? Good for way beyond anywhere I would be able to shoot. A fox in and out of the maize was keeping us busy for a while when another surprised us from further down the field. Managed to bag 4 foxes none of which were in the places we expected, so a good night all in. Hi All, Really great to meet Grant and Ed Friday night! my first contact with members from the Forum; it was an absolute pleasure. Met up early with Grant, and we had a good chat and a brew at his place. Ed joined us soon after and bought my Sunnranger Ruby torch, the final bit of kit I have sold off to try and offset the mammoth cost of my new pvs14. Later we set off, and after me getting stuck behind a couple of slow movers, we finally RV'd and hit the first of Grants extensive portfolio of perms... We ended up scanning several fields, and had a fair bit of action with most of what we saw decked; apart from an embarrassing close range miss by me! It was good for me to see how Grant and Ed worked together, and the time flew by. I had to make my excuses and leave, I had done a 12 hour nightshift Thursday and little sleep Friday daytime - unfortunate some of us have to graft for a living, eh Grant? ? Ed scampered off home too, with Grant planning to crack on with a few more fields flying solo. I will see Grant again, as Im going to get rid of his Moles for him. Popped out for a v early morning walk about a few of my bits and bobs, before dawn this morning, but absolutely nowt about. Had a further fine tune of the mount on my Solaris SRX torch, and got the beam dead centre with the crosshairs Also had a good fiddle and adjust further away with the nv, and can get a very clear image at much greater distances than I would be prepared to shoot at night, thats for sure. Thanks again Grant and Ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, Hammo said: Hi All, Really great to meet Grant and Ed Friday night! my first contact with members from the Forum; it was an absolute pleasure. Met up early with Grant, and we had a good chat and a brew at his place. Ed joined us soon after and bought my Sunnranger Ruby torch, the final bit of kit I have sold off to try and offset the mammoth cost of my new pvs14. Later we set off, and after me getting stuck behind a couple of slow movers, we finally RV'd and hit the first of Grants extensive portfolio of perms... We ended up scanning several fields, and had a fair bit of action with most of what we saw decked; apart from an embarrassing close range miss by me! It was good for me to see how Grant and Ed worked together, and the time flew by. I had to make my excuses and leave, I had done a 12 hour nightshift Thursday and little sleep Friday daytime - unfortunate some of us have to graft for a living, eh Grant? ? Ed scampered off home too, with Grant planning to crack on with a few more fields flying solo. I will see Grant again, as Im going to get rid of his Moles for him. Popped out for a v early morning walk about a few of my bits and bobs, before dawn this morning, but absolutely nowt about. Had a further fine tune of the mount on my Solaris SRX torch, and got the beam dead centre with the crosshairs Also had a good fiddle and adjust further away with the nv, and can get a very clear image at much greater distances than I would be prepared to shoot at night, thats for sure. Thanks again Grant and Ed. That looks like a good looking chap with that fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 16 minutes ago, bumpy22 said: That looks like a good looking chap with that fox I thought it was a man bag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 4 hours ago, oowee said: Out on Friday with Bumpy and Hammo. Great to meet with another fox club member. It was a bit like a geriatrics night out though. Seems like everyone needed to be back to get there beauty sleep or something like, that so could not be too late. Not sure the sleep is going to make any difference to those two. Managed to coax them around a few places and find a few foxes. Nice to see Hammo's new kit in action ? Good for way beyond anywhere I would be able to shoot. A fox in and out of the maize was keeping us busy for a while when another surprised us from further down the field. Managed to bag 4 foxes none of which were in the places we expected, so a good night all in. Great stuff lads , 4 is a good result , I am seeing very little at present. I did manage to redeem myself last night though after my miss on Friday night ... Called in a huge rape stubble that has been ploughed back in ....fox appeared to my left but skylined Tried coaxing it in closer but wasn't having it , I then scanned out in front and another was coming in nice , when in range I lit it up but it scarpered ... Tried sneaking up on it and spotted the 1st fox in a safe position this time , dropped it at 190 so chuffed with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Good shot at 190 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Well done Mark, good short! Back out again last night, just calling at a couple of smaller permissions to see what's about. One thing I have noticed in the three trips I've done since getting back this summer - badger numbers! Has anyone else noticed, they're everywhere! Don't know if it was a particularly good breeding year for them. I always see good numbers of them but this year it just seems bonkers. On the two small permissions I went to last night I counted 8 on one and 7 on another. First permission brought two foxes in to the caller in relatively quick succession, then nothing much about after that. Was eager to get over and check the other place so didn't spend a long time there. Second permission just brought one to the hand call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Nice work RS. Badgers are hungry after all the dry weather so very active ? Or maybe you have a badger hotel about like we have down here ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Good work again Stu .. 3 is a good night in anyone's book. We have badgers but thankfully not in huge numbers like they have down South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Last night I decided to pop out with the .17 HMR to bag a few bunnies instead of chasing foxes about. The weather was rubbish , very still and a bit misty . Not many rabbits about at all but managed a few. Typical I saw 4 foxes when I didn't have the .243 with me but I did manage to hand call this cub into 50 yds , the .17 dropping it on the spot.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Just back and no rabbits but I did manage 15 rabbits with the air rifle and Edd bagged a few with the HMR which was lucky as we had an order to fill. there must have been 50 on the neighbouring field but not sure who owns it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Another cub last night same area as one the other night. I knew shot was good but trying to find it was a nightmare , I spent 20 mins searching without success. Beginning to think it had dragged itself off ... Then luckily I spotted it 6ft off the ground on top of a huge mound of gorse the farmer had cleared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strongman Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Good stuff lads, good to see the numbers are steadily increasing now. I ventured out on Monday night and only saw a couple in the distance that weren't hanging about either. A very quiet night all told. Went out to another permission last night as the farmer had said his dogs had been barking at something for the last couple of nights. Decided to go 'old school' with the lamp as I was banking on juveniles that hadn't been lit up before. The first hour and a half was quiet and all I saw was one fox I bumped in long grass! Just before midnight I spotted a fox on a low ridge. Got set up on the sticks, gave him a squeak and in he came, straight down the beam. Easy shot at about 40 yards. A dog that looked like one of this years, lovely condition. 20 minutes later I lit up another a long way off in a stubble field. Couldn't get closer as I didn't want to spook him as I got over the fence. Give him a few blows on the Wam and he looked straight at me and started my way. I lost him in some dead ground for a while but he appeared to my right at about 150 yards. He cautiously came a little closer but then stopped and sat looking at me. Thinking the game was up he moved again to give a good backstop but still at a good distance. I took the shot and dropped him at what turned out to be 130 yards. Another young dog fox a little bigger than the first. After that it started to rain and I saw nothing else other than hares and sheep! Good to grass a couple after a bit of a drought though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Strongman said: Good stuff lads, good to see the numbers are steadily increasing now. I ventured out on Monday night and only saw a couple in the distance that weren't hanging about either. A very quiet night all told. Went out to another permission last night as the farmer had said his dogs had been barking at something for the last couple of nights. Decided to go 'old school' with the lamp as I was banking on juveniles that hadn't been lit up before. The first hour and a half was quiet and all I saw was one fox I bumped in long grass! Just before midnight I spotted a fox on a low ridge. Got set up on the sticks, gave him a squeak and in he came, straight down the beam. Easy shot at about 40 yards. A dog that looked like one of this years, lovely condition. 20 minutes later I lit up another a long way off in a stubble field. Couldn't get closer as I didn't want to spook him as I got over the fence. Give him a few blows on the Wam and he looked straight at me and started my way. I lost him in some dead ground for a while but he appeared to my right at about 150 yards. He cautiously came a little closer but then stopped and sat looking at me. Thinking the game was up he moved again to give a good backstop but still at a good distance. I took the shot and dropped him at what turned out to be 130 yards. Another young dog fox a little bigger than the first. After that it started to rain and I saw nothing else other than hares and sheep! Good to grass a couple after a bit of a drought though. Top work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) Some from the last few days. Got a new bit of ground which is crawling with them! Edited August 24, 2018 by Bumble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Nice bag there. Keep at them. Out tonight but looks like we will be dodging showers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 22 hours ago, Bumble said: Some from the last few days. Got a new bit of ground which is crawling with them! Good work mate. The full moon last night was a pain , consequently drew a blank. Good luck tonight OOwee , I might give it a miss tonight and have a wander with shotty before dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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