It has been on the cards for quite some time and finally the weather gods and other commitments let the stars align. Eight year old Spence and I were finally off on our first multi night public land...
Liked On: 12-01-2025, 08:47 AM
It's always a dilemma, eh. Deciding if a hind has a fawn and whether to shoot or not. My approach is to er on the side of caution through to April or so. Although I have been known to shoot the...
Liked On: 12-01-2025, 06:48 AM
To be really philosophical.. sometimes areas that get shit tonnes of spotlight and thermal pressure are the opposite to normal and you will get plenty of sporadic animal movement during the day as...
Liked On: 11-01-2025, 08:48 PM
The old Murphy law kicked in on that one, always when you lest expect it it will happen. At least your onto a good one , be nice to catch him with his pants down in a few weeks time. Good Luck.
Liked On: 11-01-2025, 08:48 PM
Great to hear your coming to grips with the area. It frustrated the hell out of me lol
Liked On: 11-01-2025, 06:21 PM
I can top that. Shoot a deer, walk up to it with knife but leave rifle. Deer gets up runs off. Try to chase with knife. Give up when it's dark. Finally find it the next day. Shoot it again. Roll...
Liked On: 11-01-2025, 02:34 PM
Cheer up. Straight out of basic training at the age of 18 & still in love with the SLR 7.62, and having read all the books of the day, Rex Forester, Philip Holden, Mike Bennett, I went out and shot...
Liked On: 11-01-2025, 02:34 PM
My guess is that stag is in big trouble. You have his number..it’s only a matter of time now! I know how persistent you are!:thumbsup:
Liked On: 11-01-2025, 02:32 PM
You're right, he wouldn't be hard yet and not shooting him now has given you the opportunity to wait a month and then shoot your trophy of a lifetime.
Liked On: 11-01-2025, 12:29 PM
It very much sounds like it is only a matter of time. And a great experience was had in the meantime.
Liked On: 11-01-2025, 12:29 PM
I don’t have a wall but have my trophies around my home. Here’s a few of my favourites. 266697 266698 266699
Liked On: 11-01-2025, 11:49 AM
Having returned to my home after 25 years based in all parts of the world I’m unpacking years of memories. Built a shed and mancave late last year and now starting the process of populating it. ...
Liked On: 11-01-2025, 11:47 AM
A great hunt is not always when you drop something :)
Liked On: 11-01-2025, 11:28 AM
I used to kick myself if something like that happened to me. But with more experience and maturity came to learn it's just part of the hunting journey. And it becomes a memory to savour among the...
Liked On: 11-01-2025, 11:24 AM
Sometimes I hate hunting :D, it can be so frustrating!. Currently living in the nightmare of a Doc land drought. Think I’m on hunt number 10 without success and I’ve been trying! I’ve seen a lot...
Liked On: 11-01-2025, 10:35 AM