gamekeeper1960 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 I put a couple of pictures on the other week of a hares head I was working on when asking about miniature antlers for a stags head handle..thought I'd just share how the hares head is getting on, its far from finished but I'm pleased so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Flipping heck is the best that might not get stuck in the swear filter ! that is a fantastic work of art ! you are one talented fella ! Agriv8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Very good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted November 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 31 minutes ago, Agriv8 said: Flipping heck is the best that might not get stuck in the swear filter ! that is a fantastic work of art ! you are one talented fella ! Agriv8 Cheers Agriv8... 12 minutes ago, holloway said: Looking good. Cheers holloway... 16 minutes ago, snow white said: Very good mate Cheers snow White... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Very good! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted November 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 26 minutes ago, Scully said: Very good! 👍 Cheers Scully... 13 minutes ago, Donkey said: Very nice indeed Cheers Donkey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 That is stunning. I like the way you have done the ears especially. Mind blowing work.There is so much talent on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 hour ago, wisdom said: That is stunning. I like the way you have done the ears especially. Mind blowing work.There is so much talent on this site. I know - I ain’t even got the talent to hit a flipping clay at 25 yards !?!? to add - you have the subject caught spot on - that look that a hare has just before they bolt ( for those snipers among us just as you knock the safety off and you have it in your cross hairs) Need some high res photos when you done . If it’s a commission price there going to be one very happy owner ! Agriv8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted November 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 2 hours ago, wisdom said: That is stunning. I like the way you have done the ears especially. Mind blowing work.There is so much talent on this site. Cheers wisdom. 1 hour ago, Agriv8 said: I know - I ain’t even got the talent to hit a flipping clay at 25 yards !?!? to add - you have the subject caught spot on - that look that a hare has just before they bolt ( for those snipers among us just as you knock the safety off and you have it in your cross hairs) Need some high res photos when you done . If it’s a commission price there going to be one very happy owner ! Agriv8 Cheers Agriv8, that exactly the look I was aiming for if you'll excuse the pun ... and I'm glad you like it. yes it is a commission .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 hour ago, gamekeeper1960 said: Cheers wisdom. Cheers Agriv8, that exactly the look I was aiming for if you'll excuse the pun ... and I'm glad you like it. yes it is a commission .... No problem- I have to add I won’t take hares on my perm as there aren’t the numbers there used to be ! told the farmer and he was more the happy with my decision. From my evening walks with the thermal and ir I am hopeful that a few more have survived this year so might make a bit of a comeback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted November 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Agriv8 said: No problem- I have to add I won’t take hares on my perm as there aren’t the numbers there used to be ! told the farmer and he was more the happy with my decision. From my evening walks with the thermal and ir I am hopeful that a few more have survived this year so might make a bit of a comeback! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 Someone is going to be over the moon to own one of your sticks. Credit to the stick making craft and a tough task to copy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 4 hours ago, bottletopbill said: Someone is going to be over the moon to own one of your sticks. Credit to the stick making craft and a tough task to copy . Thank you bottletopbill..very kind words ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 (edited) Hello, that is ace Mr game keeper, I can still remember when I was out shooting rabbits on a summer evening with the 410 when I was about 16 I was sat in a hollow and heard a rustle behind me and look around to see a magnificent hare a few feet away, a quick glance at me and he was gone, Edited November 13, 2021 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 That's superb. A great piece of craftsmanship. On 04/11/2021 at 20:46, Agriv8 said: No problem- I have to add I won’t take hares on my perm as there aren’t the numbers there used to be ! told the farmer and he was more the happy with my decision. From my evening walks with the thermal and ir I am hopeful that a few more have survived this year so might make a bit of a comeback! I generaly avoid shooting them but here on several farms the numbers have got out of hand. Litteraly in maybe three years gone from 3 or 4 in a field to well over 20. By agreement with the farmers I have been leaving them but I have now been asked to control them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted November 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 3 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, that is ace Mr game keeper, I can still remember when I was out shooting rabbits on a summer evening with the 410 when I was about 16 I was sat in a hollow and heard a rustle behind me and look around to see a magnificent hare a few feet away, a quick glance at me and he was gone, Thank you oldpigeonpopper they truly a magnificent sight to see especially when they don't know you're there and can observe at close quarters... 1 hour ago, oowee said: That's superb. A great piece of craftsmanship. I generaly avoid shooting them but here on several farms the numbers have got out of hand. Litteraly in maybe three years gone from 3 or 4 in a field to well over 20. By agreement with the farmers I have been leaving them but I have now been asked to control them. I know what you mean oowee such a shame but at some stage if you have high numbers something has to be done. As long as you make they go into the food chain then this softens the blow...👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 1 hour ago, oowee said: That's superb. A great piece of craftsmanship. I generaly avoid shooting them but here on several farms the numbers have got out of hand. Litteraly in maybe three years gone from 3 or 4 in a field to well over 20. By agreement with the farmers I have been leaving them but I have now been asked to control them. If i had seen 20 in a year I would change my tune. Oowee It’s all about balance at the messy end of consversation but the hare does have a certain cocky stance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted November 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 8 hours ago, Agriv8 said: If i had seen 20 in a year I would change my tune. Oowee It’s all about balance at the messy end of consversation but the hare does have a certain cocky stance! I think that how it got its place in folklore ..😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted November 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) My hares head has now been add to its Hazel shank and ready to go go to its new home... I'm well chuffed with how its turned out and although it's been a heck of a learning curve I've enjoyed the journey... Edited November 21, 2021 by gamekeeper1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 I bet you are. That is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Superb that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royden Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 If i only made one stick as good as that i would be quite chuffed with myself. Well done. Is the head made from Lime.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Fabulous working skill, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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