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    New Farm

    Well, it started with a phone call a couple of weeks ago that the manager of one farm we have been shooting for a few years was talking to another farmer, as they do, and low and behold we have another farm to shoot. Word was there are lots of hares, a few rabbits and the odd pig and goat that we are more than welcome to knock over. So today it was pencilled in for a bit of a chat and a looksie, ... so we didn't need to pack any rifles. 12:30 this arvo we were off with a couple of 22's, a 223 and 308, as I said, no need to bring any rifles.

    Arriving at about 2:30 we had a chat and went over maps before setting off to do some exploring in the old truck, not mine this time as they decided they didn't want it to turn into an Easter bunny hunt. The place has only been shot once in the last year or two so they were sitting pretty quietly, there weren't that many hares about, but the main reason for the trip was a chat and reccie, but at least all that was seen was nailed. I must say that I was again very impressed with my wee Zastava 223; I only fired 5 shots but accounted for 4 hares and 1 rabbit. The most spectacular shot would have to be the hare at 250m with the 308 that resulted in the remains of its heart hanging out its side, followed closely by the mastalid at point blank with #10 shot. You can see the #10 running shoe in the photo bellow.



    Bought a couple of hares home for the pot, so TimeRider is happy. Now I have to wait another couple of weeks for the next trip.

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    Get the girls out knockin over some pests GM
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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
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    Get the girls out knockin over some pests GM
    I do when I can. The older two have a rabbit each, the younger one needs to calm down a bit first. Being ADD/ADHD she would reach the quarry before the bullet. Will get them back into it a couple or three weeks time though.
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    #10 in the turnip patch

    could use a drop of rain down there???????
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    Well done GM. The only good stoat, weasel and ferret is a dead one.
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    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Quote Originally Posted by geezejonesy View Post
    #10 in the turnip patch

    could use a drop of rain down there???????
    Sure could, though the rest of the pace looked pretty green. I'd say it had been sprayed off and direct drilled. Looking forward to the next visit and checking a lot more places and doing so when they are more likely to be putting in an appearance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rushy View Post
    Well done GM. The only good stoat, weasel and ferret is a dead one.
    Too true, I've managed to account for four over the last two years. Don't think anyone in the crew will be using the same method 'coz it stunk! A bit of research showed they are related to the skunk which explains things.

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    Good work killing those stoaty buggers Gadget.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MassiveAttack View Post
    Good work killing those stoaty buggers Gadget.
    The little thing wasn't easy to spot, but N-E's foot eventually dispatched it. Was loitering around some nesting pied oyster catchers. If he shows up on your door step make sure he takes his shoes off outside.

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    should tan that skin.
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