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[Oldbloke]

G'day All,

Am I delusional or has a post [yesterday] by mchughcb referring to a video of fox hunting disappeared? I know I'm not hungover as I don't drink grog, I'm not taking the sorts of pills administered in the old funny farms, nor have I fallen off my bike and whacked myself on the bonce.

Jim

I noticed the one about vaccination and ranges entry had gone. Looking now, yes seems your right and the one winging about entry to SA has gone too.

That's a shame.

[mchughcb]

G'day All,

Am I delusional or has a post [yesterday] by mchughcb referring to a video of fox hunting disappeared? I know I'm not hungover as I don't drink grog, I'm not taking the sorts of pills administered in the old funny farms, nor have I fallen off my bike and whacked myself on the bonce.

Jim

Don't worry I got plenty.

[bigpete]

G'day All,

Am I delusional or has a post [yesterday] by mchughcb referring to a video of fox hunting disappeared? I know I'm not hungover as I don't drink grog, I'm not taking the sorts of pills administered in the old funny farms, nor have I fallen off my bike and whacked myself on the bonce.

Jim

I noticed the one about vaccination and ranges entry had gone. Looking now, yes seems your right and the one winging about entry to SA has gone too.

That's a shame.

About time. f***ing sick of seeing covid s**t everywhere

[mchughcb]

Couple of foxes

- again

[Bugman]

G'day All,

Am I delusional or has a post [yesterday] by mchughcb referring to a video of fox hunting disappeared? I know I'm not hungover as I don't drink grog, I'm not taking the sorts of pills administered in the old funny farms, nor have I fallen off my bike and whacked myself on the bonce.

Jim

I noticed the one about vaccination and ranges entry had gone. Looking now, yes seems your right and the one winging about entry to SA has gone too.

That's a shame.

Ditto to that

[Die Judicii]

This old fella ran out of the lantana and into a clearing full of long grass last night.
Thought he was a "dog" and was disappointed to discover this morning that it was only Brer Fox.

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[Elmer]

This old fella ran out of the lantana and into a clearing full of long grass last night.
Thought he was a "dog" and was disappointed to discover this morning that it was only Brer Fox.

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Nice one DJ, a fox is a fox

[Die Judicii]

This old fella ran out of the lantana and into a clearing full of long grass last night.
Thought he was a "dog" and was disappointed to discover this morning that it was only Brer Fox.

100_6067.JPG

Nice one DJ, a fox is a fox

Thanks Mate,,,,,,
Plus you enabled the posting that made my 3,000th

[Elmer]

This old fella ran out of the lantana and into a clearing full of long grass last night.
Thought he was a "dog" and was disappointed to discover this morning that it was only Brer Fox.

100_6067.JPG

Nice one DJ, a fox is a fox

Thanks Mate,,,,,,
Plus you enabled the posting that made my 3,000th

Mate is this a sign the firearm gods are smiling upon us with your 3000th postings and my 3000 subs?

[bigpete]

This old fella ran out of the lantana and into a clearing full of long grass last night.
Thought he was a "dog" and was disappointed to discover this morning that it was only Brer Fox.

100_6067.JPG

Nice one DJ, a fox is a fox

Thanks Mate,,,,,,
Plus you enabled the posting that made my 3,000th

Mate is this a sign the firearm gods are smiling upon us with your 3000th postings and my 3000 subs?

I don't know what I'd do with 3000 subs....one can be hard enough.....

[NTSOG]

G'day All,

I've had a sudden flood of foxes out the back paddock in the last two weeks. Apparently they've come out of hiding and are roaming around. [Is it cricket season yet?] I've whacked 5 with the Weihrauch 60J [.222 Rem] at ranges from 65 to 165 yards. Two were already out in the open when I walked out the back gate at 8:45 in the evening. All came towards me when I lip-squeaked. I've seen a few others at a distance, but I suspect they scented me as the SE wind swirls around the wind-break plantations on my place.

Jim

[on_one_wheel]

Ok... I found where a big old beautiful looking deep red fox spends his day laying around watching his rabbit farm.
Iv seen him there before on and off but had forgotten about him.

300 odd yards off in that patch of green.

Lay there scoping that patch for rabbits for quite some time in the cool gusty conditions.
Nothing was moving, so eventually I let one rip with the .223 to see If my estimated POI was correct... it nailed the tiny patch of dirt I was aiming at... 3 seconds passed and I looked back through the scope to see that big red bastard sniffing the impact sight. He'd been minding his own business down there right near the point of impact out of sight daydreaming about his next meal.
I slammed another down the spout but he snuck around the corner out of sight before I could squeeze a clean shot off.

Anyhow, I know where I'll be spending the next few days laying n waiting

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[Die Judicii]

OOW,,,,,,,,, with that view and your dedication to lay in wait for "the next couple of days" makes me wonder if you would be
better off doing a quick trip to Russia,, and spend a couple of days outside the Kremlin.

[Blr243]

Gut shot ok in that situation

[Oldbloke]

Gut shot ok in that situation

If you mean in Moscow, I agree. Foxes I don't. They deserve better IMO.

[Die Judicii]

Gut shot ok in that situation

In Sputin's case,,,,,,,, not to start with.

I'd go so far as to say ,,,,, Start at the foot as a ranging shot, and then work upwards shot by shot.

Remove this if you will Mods,,,,,,,, but it's high time the rest of the world stopped pussy footing around.

[on_one_wheel]

Gut shot ok in that situation

No BS he ran from cover straight to where the bullet hit sniffed around for a second or two
I just wasn't ready and was taken by surprise.

I'm in no rush, he'll be back and I want a nice clean daytime kill on him, my goal is a headshot on this guy and I'm prepared to wait for it.I want that pelt you should see this thing. Best looking fox I've seen in years

I sat there today, ranged it properly at 275 meters -8 incline
And just watched for a couple of hours while the wind blew it ass off... it was just nice to lay there doing SAF

Day 2

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This is my church

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[Oldbloke]

Not going to try bait or whistle?

[Blr243]

My gutshot comment was strictly for the animal in Russia

[Die Judicii]

Not going to try bait or whistle?

A bait would more than likely cause hairslip in the pelt (as far as I know)

[on_one_wheel]

Not going to try bait or whistle?

I could grab the shotgun & whistle and have him gone in the next few hours but honestly, don't want to make things too easy. Iv never done it this way before and I'm actually enjoying it.
I don't know why but for some reason I feel this guy needs a different level of respect... I keep saying it, I've never seen a fox like it and I've seen countless, including pictures online.
We're talking some ultra fine super stud.

I'm giving myself 6 weeks off beginning next week I need a spell from the last eight weeks off, or is that eleven? What year is it ?
This guy just might be the beginning of my retirement package.
Today iv got the range mat, food, water... tomorrow I might add a surround sound system.

[Oldbloke]

Not going to try bait or whistle?

A bait would more than likely cause hairslip in the pelt (as far as I know)

Not poison. I meant chicken neck, or dog food etc.

[Die Judicii]

Not going to try bait or whistle?

I could grab the shotgun & whistle and have him gone in the next few hours but honestly, don't want to make things too easy. Iv never done it this way before and I'm actually enjoying it.
I don't know why but for some reason I feel this guy needs a different level of respect... I keep saying it, I've never seen a fox like it and I've seen countless, including pictures online.
We're talking some ultra fine super stud.

I'm giving myself 6 weeks off beginning next week I need a spell from the last eight weeks off, or is that eleven? What year is it ?
This guy just might be the beginning of my retirement package.
Today iv got the range mat, food, water... tomorrow I might add a surround sound system.

Methinks your beginning to understand part of the reason why I spend so many hours sitting and waiting on the dogs.
Before you know it, you'll be laying out,,,, and shaking the frost off yer hat and shoulders.

Have you thought of getting a good telescopic lens on the camera and getting some good pics of him ???

[ratpaker]

Myself and 2 mates had a good night last week...
9 in total....one not collected due to it being through 3 electric fences, way past midnight, we were old tired and grumpy!

[Oldbloke]

Not going to try bait or whistle?

I could grab the shotgun & whistle and have him gone in the next few hours but honestly, don't want to make things too easy. Iv never done it this way before and I'm actually enjoying it.
I don't know why but for some reason I feel this guy needs a different level of respect... I keep saying it, I've never seen a fox like it and I've seen countless, including pictures online.
We're talking some ultra fine super stud.

I'm giving myself 6 weeks off beginning next week I need a spell from the last eight weeks off, or is that eleven? What year is it ?
This guy just might be the beginning of my retirement package.
Today iv got the range mat, food, water... tomorrow I might add a surround sound system.

Manage to get that bugger yet?

[brinny]

first night out using the new GSCI S6100 thermal.....farmer loosing lambs so asked me if i could take a look.....ideal time to test the new scope out.....
12 taken on the 600 acres but two lost in the long grass that couldnt be found....
.......

[niteowl]

So it works eh?

[mchughcb]

G'day All,

I've had a sudden flood of foxes out the back paddock in the last two weeks. Apparently they've come out of hiding and are roaming around. [Is it cricket season yet?] I've whacked 5 with the Weihrauch 60J [.222 Rem] at ranges from 65 to 165 yards. Two were already out in the open when I walked out the back gate at 8:45 in the evening. All came towards me when I lip-squeaked. I've seen a few others at a distance, but I suspect they scented me as the SE wind swirls around the wind-break plantations on my place.

Jim

Here's one from 10 yards. Pew, Pew, Pew.

https://youtu.be/Eaczw7R3__0

[NTSOG]

G'day mchughcb,

I do enjoy your videos and seeing your Dachshund doing what Dachshunds are meant to do. It's clear the dogs really enjoy going out hunting with you.

I've had a good week: three hares, three foxes plus one very long range 'probable' - I couldn't it find next morning after it made it into the bush. Speaking of close range I was walking back to the house last evening and walked into a small horse paddock to scan with the thermal. To my surprise there was a fat vixen about 35 yards away. The strong wind was blowing in my favour and she didn't see me as she appeared to be hunting for crickets in the ploughed ground. I backed out and set up, resting the rifle on a fence post until she gave me a shot at 50 yards.

Jim

[mchughcb]

Great stuff. I'm hoping a few hares myself this season.