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    Finally got out for a hunt, first since opening. Having man flu all last week and weekend meant I didn't want to risk being up early, out late and wet and cold.

    Anyway, we chose to do an evening shoot on our pond, rocked up and to our surprise put off over 100 mallards! Not expected!

    Only 6 came back and came home, but also managed 8 parries and two spoonies. What was looking to be a pretty average evening shoot worked out well, with all of these birds being shot in the last 20mins of shooting light.

    Was keen to get the pair of spoonies mounted but one was pretty f**ked up.
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    Two dirty f@&ken cats !
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    Well done Munsey.....shot shells well spent......
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    Can here some chucks ! Below we think . Needle in a hay stack stuff , good fun though !
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    Quote Originally Posted by Munsey View Post

    Can here some chucks ! Below we think . Needle in a hay stack stuff , good fun though !
    this brings tears to my eyes...
    good luck shooting

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    Quote Originally Posted by Munsey View Post

    Two dirty f@&ken cats !
    Top work Munsey. A pair of pussies
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    Been a bit slack lately, here's some pics



    Trying to get a pheasant with Pip in the maize, put up one hen but never fired. Don't even think they are on the shootables this year.



    and this about 15min ago
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    Walin learning to call. no ducks. Might have too look further a field to find some.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Toby View Post
    Don't even think they are on the shootables this year.
    Hens havent been on the shootables list for years and that is not likely to change for a long long time...unless you are shooting driven game.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EeeBees View Post
    Hens havent been on the shootables list for years and that is not likely to change for a long long time...unless you are shooting driven game.
    Haha yes I have been informed, luckily I've never shot breeding stock then eh?

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    8 swans and 4 mallards now we are off to get some wallabies


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    Shoot teal instead Toby. Tasty tasty teal

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    Cold evening here tonight stars everywhere when we left,few ducks flying before 1800 then dead,Dog come in for half an hour.

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    Quote Originally Posted by username View Post

    8 swans and 4 mallards now we are off to get some wallabies


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    Good work
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pointer View Post
    Shoot teal instead Toby. Tasty tasty teal

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    Best of all the aquatic birds to eat, I reckon
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