The Trapper In Scotland 07
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The Trapper In Scotland 07
We have just got back from our Scotland hols and I managed some stalking but did not have any luck on the deer but did bump into some fox,s. The first was shot at about 20yds as he strolled towards me completly oblivious.
As you can see it was only half light in the early morning from the flash off the camera. I left it for the shepherd to see
On the same day after entertaining the current Mrs Nath I went back for an evening stalk only to spot sitting on rock another fox in the same area sunning and scratching it self and so I managed to get down to around 60yds and let the trapper do the talking-to be honest I nearly fluffed the shot as nerves got to me a bit
And there she is placed with the dog from the morning. She was licking her side as I shot and sure enough the bullet passed through her mough cutting the tongue exiting her right cheek and then entering the chest-job done.
I spooked a buck, he ran off barking at me but I never saw him and another time I was listening to three animals barking at each other from differant locations so there may of been a doe pheeping that I was unaware of. Never mind it was great all the same. The wind was low so the midges were bad. The current Mrs Nath was thrilled when one morn I had a tick creeping across her pillow
Luckily one day whilst driving down a back road I spyed a buck just of a small road with some gorse between him and the road also he was lower than the road so asked my wife to drive down to a gate real close and then we quietly crept to the gorse right above him, 15yds I think and my bow would of done. My wife was thrilled, he had a limp from fighting I expect. After a while I barked at him and his reaction was to hunt us down, fantastic it was and when he saw us he ran a few hundred yds and some how forgot about the limp
Any ways theres the report and I,m off to bed -catch you laters
As you can see it was only half light in the early morning from the flash off the camera. I left it for the shepherd to see
On the same day after entertaining the current Mrs Nath I went back for an evening stalk only to spot sitting on rock another fox in the same area sunning and scratching it self and so I managed to get down to around 60yds and let the trapper do the talking-to be honest I nearly fluffed the shot as nerves got to me a bit
And there she is placed with the dog from the morning. She was licking her side as I shot and sure enough the bullet passed through her mough cutting the tongue exiting her right cheek and then entering the chest-job done.
I spooked a buck, he ran off barking at me but I never saw him and another time I was listening to three animals barking at each other from differant locations so there may of been a doe pheeping that I was unaware of. Never mind it was great all the same. The wind was low so the midges were bad. The current Mrs Nath was thrilled when one morn I had a tick creeping across her pillow
Luckily one day whilst driving down a back road I spyed a buck just of a small road with some gorse between him and the road also he was lower than the road so asked my wife to drive down to a gate real close and then we quietly crept to the gorse right above him, 15yds I think and my bow would of done. My wife was thrilled, he had a limp from fighting I expect. After a while I barked at him and his reaction was to hunt us down, fantastic it was and when he saw us he ran a few hundred yds and some how forgot about the limp
Any ways theres the report and I,m off to bed -catch you laters
Psalm ch8.
Because I wish I could!
Because I wish I could!
Another fine post from the "Nath".
Holy fur coat Nathie! Nice shootin'! Keep up the good work. Mrs. Nath #2 sound like she enjoys the hunts. Is that right?
LeverBob
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Thank you for the pictures and reports. It looks like you have beautiful countryside there.
John
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Family, blue steel & wood, hot biscuits, and fresh coffee.
Luke 22:36 Romans 12:17-21 Ephesians 4:26-32
"Life brings sorrow and joy alike. It is what a man does with them - not what they do to him - that is the true test of his mettle." T. Roosevelt
LeverBob, The current Mrs Nath is also#1. I only ever have had one wedding- why the hell some folk want more is beyond me
The part of Scotland we visit is the south west, it has good hills but not mountains, lots of timber and few folk. There is no bright lights so there ain,t no idiots about. Alot of ground is bog and it was my boot sinking in bog and the associated noises that spooked the first buck
Mrs Nath don,t really like hunting allthough she did enjoy that encounter with me and the buck. Jayne is very considerate to my needs to hunt and lets me crank my lever regular
If you wish to refer to maps look to southwest Scotland and find Glenluce on the main rout of the A75. Now look northish for Artfield fell-that is where the hunting took place. The whole area is crawling with deer and fox,s. Roe deer, red deer, sika and fallow.
I was wondering if a bolt gun in a super zinger caliber would of helped me enjoy my self hmmm- no don,t think so
The part of Scotland we visit is the south west, it has good hills but not mountains, lots of timber and few folk. There is no bright lights so there ain,t no idiots about. Alot of ground is bog and it was my boot sinking in bog and the associated noises that spooked the first buck
Mrs Nath don,t really like hunting allthough she did enjoy that encounter with me and the buck. Jayne is very considerate to my needs to hunt and lets me crank my lever regular
If you wish to refer to maps look to southwest Scotland and find Glenluce on the main rout of the A75. Now look northish for Artfield fell-that is where the hunting took place. The whole area is crawling with deer and fox,s. Roe deer, red deer, sika and fallow.
I was wondering if a bolt gun in a super zinger caliber would of helped me enjoy my self hmmm- no don,t think so
Psalm ch8.
Because I wish I could!
Because I wish I could!
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Nath,
Enjoyed reading about the hunt and the photos. The hunt is always grand, but baggin' game is like the icing on cake, makes it that much sweeter. Congrats.
Enjoyed reading about the hunt and the photos. The hunt is always grand, but baggin' game is like the icing on cake, makes it that much sweeter. Congrats.
Griff,
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There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
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There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
Ihave not got any pics of the country but will rectify that in the future but here is the current Mrs Nath
Now me,
These were taken on the Mull of Galloway, kinder behind us is the Mull of Kintyre. About 60 miles across the sea. To my right is Ireland and The Isle of Mann on which you can own and shoot a hand gun (God give me strength) The Mrs was convinced that the camera was faulty and kept insisting I move further back We were on bird sanctury land in the photos and yes it is generally run by antis but as we had our spaniel with us it turns out in conversation with one of the caretakers he has one too and later on we bumped into him again on another beach walking his dog and in camo gear were upon he asked if I shot and anounced he did too but get this he did not want anybody on the sanctury to know
Well next year I hope I don,t forget to keep my big mouth shut
Now me,
These were taken on the Mull of Galloway, kinder behind us is the Mull of Kintyre. About 60 miles across the sea. To my right is Ireland and The Isle of Mann on which you can own and shoot a hand gun (God give me strength) The Mrs was convinced that the camera was faulty and kept insisting I move further back We were on bird sanctury land in the photos and yes it is generally run by antis but as we had our spaniel with us it turns out in conversation with one of the caretakers he has one too and later on we bumped into him again on another beach walking his dog and in camo gear were upon he asked if I shot and anounced he did too but get this he did not want anybody on the sanctury to know
Well next year I hope I don,t forget to keep my big mouth shut
Psalm ch8.
Because I wish I could!
Because I wish I could!
Thanks
Thanks for the pics Nath...The Mrs. is a loverly Lass! I will make it a point to look up the area & see where all your action is.
I agree with you & the others, I've been married to the same gal for 35 yrs. & don't want to mess that up with another. I have more than I can handle at home already. Never have, never will!
Have you been to the states? Sounds like you're a westerner from the US. By the way, are you familiar with the African hunting site by Ganyana? Andy Law is a Brit who hunts with a .357 Marlin 1894. He lays the daisies low down in SA.
Proud to know you pard!
LeverBob
I agree with you & the others, I've been married to the same gal for 35 yrs. & don't want to mess that up with another. I have more than I can handle at home already. Never have, never will!
Have you been to the states? Sounds like you're a westerner from the US. By the way, are you familiar with the African hunting site by Ganyana? Andy Law is a Brit who hunts with a .357 Marlin 1894. He lays the daisies low down in SA.
Proud to know you pard!
LeverBob
Hi LeverBob, yes I am a closet westener and no I have not visit the states. Evan if I could afford a visit I don,t think I would dare visit as I am sure it would brake my heart. I would have to see Wyoming, Arizona, Nevarda, Dakota, Alaska and Washington state. Then theres Texas and New Mexico. Hobies Virginia sounds swell. Any State that smells of black powder smoke would have me hooked.
This little place I live in now use to be great but the great experiment from the "love and peace" era has finally caught up with us and now in ever desperate measure the forces that be are continuely thinking of new ways of controll as society slowly falls apart. I hope it goes full circle but I feel the it will get messy on the way.
Blessings to you free men. Get blissters on your hands and sweat some regular. Take the odd nip of spirit and pipe. Keep the eye sharp and the tongue moderated.
Hell-I gotta go to work tomorrow
This little place I live in now use to be great but the great experiment from the "love and peace" era has finally caught up with us and now in ever desperate measure the forces that be are continuely thinking of new ways of controll as society slowly falls apart. I hope it goes full circle but I feel the it will get messy on the way.
Blessings to you free men. Get blissters on your hands and sweat some regular. Take the odd nip of spirit and pipe. Keep the eye sharp and the tongue moderated.
Hell-I gotta go to work tomorrow
Psalm ch8.
Because I wish I could!
Because I wish I could!
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Loks like you have a very fine wife there Nath; although, from the picture it appears she may not have married very well.... BTW, anyone who will keep one of us after the lever bug bites is a keeper all around!! I loved the story of the hunt and the picture of both of you just added to my enjoyment! May you be blessed with a hundred more years with your leverguns; and that your misses is there by your side when you cross the river! Hollis
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Nath, you and I look rather unfortunately alike... (I showed the pic to my mum, and she had to look twice...) You about 13 stone too?
Would be fun for me to come across the pond to visit the Maternal homestead (Loch Lomond/Clan Buchanan) and annoy the Yard by going shooting with you.
Would be fun for me to come across the pond to visit the Maternal homestead (Loch Lomond/Clan Buchanan) and annoy the Yard by going shooting with you.
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Cheers guys,
Old Irons, Yeah ,13&1/2 stone after the holiday and 13,3 before
I think Cavebear called you ugly Old Irons If ever I catch up with him I,m gonna shoot all his ammo off ha
Rebel1972, No sound moderaters on my levers! No sir it is not a legal requirment to have them (thank God). The misunderstanding probably comes from the fact that Forest commission stalkers have to use them on health grounds eg, damaged hearing claims. Alot of hunters use them now but I personally do not like them. I like everybody hearing me shooting even if they don,t like it, I consider it my duty to educate them
Salvo, if ever I make it to Nevada you will think you got a tick on your @$$. I will take over your loading bench,your revolvers, your rifles, your hunting grounds and most off all-all the good cooking that flows from your kitchen wuh hahahahahahahah
Thanks for making this post so enjoyable dudes
Old Irons, Yeah ,13&1/2 stone after the holiday and 13,3 before
I think Cavebear called you ugly Old Irons If ever I catch up with him I,m gonna shoot all his ammo off ha
Rebel1972, No sound moderaters on my levers! No sir it is not a legal requirment to have them (thank God). The misunderstanding probably comes from the fact that Forest commission stalkers have to use them on health grounds eg, damaged hearing claims. Alot of hunters use them now but I personally do not like them. I like everybody hearing me shooting even if they don,t like it, I consider it my duty to educate them
Salvo, if ever I make it to Nevada you will think you got a tick on your @$$. I will take over your loading bench,your revolvers, your rifles, your hunting grounds and most off all-all the good cooking that flows from your kitchen wuh hahahahahahahah
Thanks for making this post so enjoyable dudes
Psalm ch8.
Because I wish I could!
Because I wish I could!
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Nath, I'm looking for a pic of me in a similar pose, but Tycer & 86er ought to verify that we've accomplished 2 continents of ugly.
Nath, I'm looking for a pic of me in a similar pose, but Tycer & 86er ought to verify that we've accomplished 2 continents of ugly.
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מנא, מנא, תקל, ופרסין Daniel 5:25-28... Got 7.62?
Not Depressed enough yet? Go read National Geographic, July 1976
Gott und Gewehr mit uns!
מנא, מנא, תקל, ופרסין Daniel 5:25-28... Got 7.62?
Not Depressed enough yet? Go read National Geographic, July 1976
Gott und Gewehr mit uns!
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Nath, you ever make it to my neck of the woods you are more than welcome to shoot up all the ammo you can!! Very cheap price to pay for the enjoyment your posts have given me since I found this site. It's nice to know we aren't the only ones fighting the good fight to remain socially "un-nueterred" as my bro always referred to the social reforms tossed out under the guise of "reasonable gun controls" which we all know means CONTROL!! Hollis
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Salvo...you're dead right! We've got the whole dang state covered...and if they make a move ...we'll drill em'!
Nath...you have my permission to be a tick on Salvo's a.s' anytime you want! It would be a privilege to see you shoot up all his ammo & eat up all his vittles!
Make the trip pard!
LeverBob
Nath...you have my permission to be a tick on Salvo's a.s' anytime you want! It would be a privilege to see you shoot up all his ammo & eat up all his vittles!
Make the trip pard!
LeverBob
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What a fool am I You said your Mother was from Scotland, sorry.
I too are half German from Bavaria,Augsburg.
Yes cameras easily detect the devil in my current wifes eyes. Quite usefull I think and if there is a moon phew, just forget it
I blame the Mother in law- I allways know when she is visiting because the mice throw them selfs on the traps
On halloween I have to spend the whole evening on the front lawn with loaded shot gun just in case she trys to land in on her broom
I too are half German from Bavaria,Augsburg.
Yes cameras easily detect the devil in my current wifes eyes. Quite usefull I think and if there is a moon phew, just forget it
I blame the Mother in law- I allways know when she is visiting because the mice throw them selfs on the traps
On halloween I have to spend the whole evening on the front lawn with loaded shot gun just in case she trys to land in on her broom
Psalm ch8.
Because I wish I could!
Because I wish I could!
Nath wrote: On halloween I have to spend the whole evening on the front lawn with loaded shot gun just in case she trys to land in on her broom
I grinned when I read this and thought "yup, I know that with some other family here..." Been lucky with my other in law though, she likes me! Don't know why, but it's a good feeling
John
Family, blue steel & wood, hot biscuits, and fresh coffee.
Luke 22:36 Romans 12:17-21 Ephesians 4:26-32
"Life brings sorrow and joy alike. It is what a man does with them - not what they do to him - that is the true test of his mettle." T. Roosevelt
Family, blue steel & wood, hot biscuits, and fresh coffee.
Luke 22:36 Romans 12:17-21 Ephesians 4:26-32
"Life brings sorrow and joy alike. It is what a man does with them - not what they do to him - that is the true test of his mettle." T. Roosevelt