Brought the young bitch out today. I had her out twice last year for a “look”. Managed to flush 5 woodcock out of heavy cover yesterday, got a shot at two and managed to hit one. She didn’t hesitate in retrieving her first one as some do. Onward and upwards from here. Bred this litter two years ago, 5 out of 7 are gone hunting and all are happy with how they are progressing.
Had a L&R snipe leaving the plane too.
Her first woodcock
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Lovely looking dog you have their, you can’t beat watching a working dog.
Talking of Snipe, I shot a Fox Sat night , thought it was carrying a Pheasant at first but as I recovered cit discovered it was a Snipe, first time I’ve ever seen that
Talking of Snipe, I shot a Fox Sat night , thought it was carrying a Pheasant at first but as I recovered cit discovered it was a Snipe, first time I’ve ever seen that
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Are the birds such as Woodcock and snipe eaten?
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cookiesdaughtersdad wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05 2022 15:44 -Are the birds such as Woodcock and snipe eaten?
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Bob Watson wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05 2022 17:56 -I kinda new that , Bob so I asked to confirm and it was nice to see the bird prepared with such care, just glad they are not simply shot for sport as they certainly dont need to be controlled!cookiesdaughtersdad wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05 2022 15:44 -Are the birds such as Woodcock and snipe eaten?
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cookiesdaughtersdad wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05 2022 15:44 -I eat what I shoot game wise anyways. Yeah plenty of ways to cook woodcock, never mind the French way with the guts, feck that! Roast, casserole, pan fry etc..Are the birds such as Woodcock and snipe eaten?
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Brian Springthorpe wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05 2022 13:36 -Unlucky snipe!Lovely looking dog you have their, you can’t beat watching a working dog.
Talking of Snipe, I shot a Fox Sat night , thought it was carrying a Pheasant at first but as I recovered cit discovered it was a Snipe, first time I’ve ever seen that
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SmellySmelt wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05 2022 10:01 -Great photo, and a lovely little dog you have there, mine are all getting old and are retired now, I miss working them though.Brought the young bitch out today. I had her out twice last year for a “look”. Managed to flush 5 woodcock out of heavy cover yesterday, got a shot at two and managed to hit one. She didn’t hesitate in retrieving her first one as some do. Onward and upwards from here. Bred this litter two years ago, 5 out of 7 are gone hunting and all are happy with how they are progressing.
Had a L&R snipe leaving the plane too.
I see you are a Side by Side man as well , never could get away with an U&O.
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Will Smith wrote: ↑Tue Dec 06 2022 17:40 -Yes, love the side by side. It fits like a glove. Unfortunately the dogs don’t last forever (well the good ones!)SmellySmelt wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05 2022 10:01 -Great photo, and a lovely little dog you have there, mine are all getting old and are retired now, I miss working them though.Brought the young bitch out today. I had her out twice last year for a “look”. Managed to flush 5 woodcock out of heavy cover yesterday, got a shot at two and managed to hit one. She didn’t hesitate in retrieving her first one as some do. Onward and upwards from here. Bred this litter two years ago, 5 out of 7 are gone hunting and all are happy with how they are progressing.
Had a L&R snipe leaving the plane too.
I see you are a Side by Side man as well , never could get away with an U&O.
Will.
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That’s her as a pup. The very rear occasion that they are aloud in the house, never mind on the sofa.
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SmellySmelt wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05 2022 10:01 -Nice picture that mate, she’s a Bonny girlBrought the young bitch out today. I had her out twice last year for a “look”. Managed to flush 5 woodcock out of heavy cover yesterday, got a shot at two and managed to hit one. She didn’t hesitate in retrieving her first one as some do. Onward and upwards from here. Bred this litter two years ago, 5 out of 7 are gone hunting and all are happy with how they are progressing.
Had a L&R snipe leaving the plane too.