Shooting

[TonyN]

If dogs were not used on the syndicate for such a big estate a lot of birds would go unnoticed
then you need the dogs to find the shot birds in thick cover they certainly earn their keep and more.

[pootana]

Never been involved in sports with gundogs . We used them due to their ability to cover ground ..and scenting capabilities

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[TonyN]

Bloody good dog. Bet the handler was dead chuffed


To be honest he did have a smile on his face when he eventualy came back.

[TonyN]

Vthey are hard to pick in high wind too, they dont scent too stron do they?... Thats a good dog!

Your correct in what your saying woodcock haven't got a strong scent not like other game birds.

[TonyN]

I love springers I use to work one professionally.

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The pickers up have labs quite small for labs and spingers one or two cockers as well these dogs are mustard
it's such a pleasure seeing them working all by the whistle and by hand signals they never seem to get tired
quick drink from a puddle and off they go again.

[Emaresee]

Bloody good dog. Bet the handler was dead chuffed.

Was loading in a bit of a gale earlier this week. Perfect for partridge, those that made it over the guns were real screamers and had a bit of curl on them too. Thankfully it was a damn good team of guns that day - lesser teams would have never made the bag, even with the keeper's super-human efforts to get enough birds over them. (Not an issue on a nice little syndicate or family shoot, but fairly important for that keeper with a boss/accountant to keep happy).

Off to Wales tomorrow evening (this evening, as I type this). Have been invited on a shoot up in the valleys just outside Welshpool by someone who wants me to sell some days next year. I offered to head up in February to have a look around at what he's got and I was told not to be silly... "You'll only appreciate how good this shoot is if you have a go yourself... I've got a peg on the 7th, come and join us." Obviously I didn't need asking twice. Stuck between Vaynor Park and Powis Castle it should be a belter. Stocked up on some manlier cartridges than usual too. Hopefully I'll get a couple of photos.

All i have to say is phwoar! Enjoy!

[pootana]

I love springers I use to work one professionally.

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[Simon-JG-hr]

Bloody good dog. Bet the handler was dead chuffed.

Was loading in a bit of a gale earlier this week. Perfect for partridge, those that made it over the guns were real screamers and had a bit of curl on them too. Thankfully it was a damn good team of guns that day - lesser teams would have never made the bag, even with the keeper's super-human efforts to get enough birds over them. (Not an issue on a nice little syndicate or family shoot, but fairly important for that keeper with a boss/accountant to keep happy).

Off to Wales tomorrow evening (this evening, as I type this). Have been invited on a shoot up in the valleys just outside Welshpool by someone who wants me to sell some days next year. I offered to head up in February to have a look around at what he's got and I was told not to be silly... "You'll only appreciate how good this shoot is if you have a go yourself... I've got a peg on the 7th, come and join us." Obviously I didn't need asking twice. Stuck between Vaynor Park and Powis Castle it should be a belter. Stocked up on some manlier cartridges than usual too. Hopefully I'll get a couple of photos.

[Emaresee]

Vthey are hard to pick in high wind too, they dont scent too stron do they?... Thats a good dog!

[TonyN]

Very true being a gun and waiting for birds to come over on a day like today is a lot colder
being a beater you were actualy sweating today hard going through thick brambles
to flush woodcock, last drive of the day woodcock was flying so fast plus the wind behind it folded dead mid air the wind must of carried it 90 yards down
from where it got shot, after 15 minutes one of the springers came back with it not sure who was more chuffed the gun that shot it or the dog finaly finding it.

[Emaresee]

Our shoot was utterly battered by this storm today... No matter which drive the wind was violently against them! Glad to have just been doing the lunch today! Long day out What was reading as a warm 10-12 degrees but feeling much much colder. Buffeted by the weather, chilled by the high wind, while pheasants scream past on it, laughing at you ... Not always the most fun!!

[TonyN]

Will try and remember next time wolfie my son is the expert as you know.
Both been doing it now for 15 years son started when he was just 10
guns and beaters all know each other good laugh guaranteed on a shoot day.

[wolfie]

Sorry wolfie didn't even think about taking one.

you should take some Tony of the shoot and one for what im smoking today , interesting hobby you have , wouldnt mind a go myself tbh

[TonyN]

Sorry wolfie didn't even think about taking one.

[wolfie]

any pics Tony