The roe buck.

[Britsmoothy]

Now don't get all excited. I went out before light to get to an area I was hoping to get a pheasant from. I didn't get one, they were there. Wild birds that have been there for several years now. I need some late maize to come off.

Anyway, a roe buck stepped out and slowly came towards me and I didn't have me good camera.
He came down to about 15yds, so close that I could hear him eating?

All in all a good morning.

 

[Colonial Boy]

Great pics; reminded me of my time in Ireland and getting used to hunting in “Welles”!

 

[Sparkitoff]

Cool encounter!

 

[windini]

I didn't get one, they were there.

This is my experience, more often than not!

But hunting is only the "excuse" to go out. Being out in the glory of nature and encounters such as yours with the roe buck is the reason.

Sounds like a fine day!

 

[Billy Boy]

Now don't get all excited. I went out before light to get to an area I was hoping to get a pheasant from. I didn't get one, they were there. Wild birds that have been there for several years now. I need some late maize to come off.

Anyway, a roe buck stepped out and slowly came towards me and I didn't have me good camera.
He came down to about 15yds, so close that I could hear him eating?
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All in all a good morning.
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I’m sorry, all I saw was steaks and chops….

 

[Britsmoothy]

I’m sorry, all I saw was steaks and chops….

I'm waiting. There is only one buck and one doe on my patch. There is a sibling. I'm waiting for another to arrive, its very doubtfull but I would regret taking these just at the moment.

 

[Billy Boy]

I'm waiting. There is only one buck and one doe on my patch. There is a sibling. I'm waiting for another to arrive, its very doubtfull but I would regret taking these just at the moment.

I do manage to control myself as well. It is an ancient and honorable sport..

 

[ppg1949]

Wow! What a wonderful sight.

 

[Britsmoothy]

I finally got my bird.

Missed a second bird. Completely over reacted and shot well in front.
Not to worry.
It's been a full on day. Out at first light, home and bathed the dog. Walked my wife and granddaughter to a cafe and back, 4 miles.
Out again to get this bird.
Back out tonight after a chicken killing fox!
My knees and feet are aching now!

 

[andy52]

I think this year on the opening day of deer season I'll just sit in the stand and be the cook and watch the youngins' do the shooting. For sure take a camera to capture the moment. We're about 3 weeks out from the opening day.

 

[Old Timer 48]

Gotta love your adventure stories! Good to see your little hunting partner!

 

[zerosprk]

Nice!

 

[appalichian hunter]

Been chasing the whitetails here for three days, seen plenty of deer but no shooters, gotta wait now till the end of November then back at it. Neat little deer Brit.would look good on the b.b.q.

 

[Jacobeen]

And you get to share the experience with your lurcher mate. Does he point and retrieve as well as pass judgement on your shooting skills?
They can give you "that" look after a miss...

 

[Britsmoothy]

And you get to share the experience with your lurcher mate. Does he point and retrieve as well as pass judgement on your shooting skills?
They can give you "that" look after a miss...

She is a pain in the.....rear most the time. But she has fun with me and I admire her spirit.
I let her run and fool about sometimes. She loves to run around in open places when I say so.

 

[3Setters]

Thats a nice fat rooster you shot.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Thats a nice fat rooster you shot.

Yes sir, has some weight to it.
I'll be cooking with it tonight

 

[Britsmoothy]

So diced pheasant shallow fried in chicken stock/dripping.
Black pepper added.
Then simmered in white wine.
Frozen peas added, bring back to simmer for 5mins.
Mix plain flour with milk and add after increasing heat. Stir well and as thickens reduce heat.
Add salt to taste.
Add noodles or spaghetti.

Whether flying or not tastes just the same, delicious

 

[Brokennock]

That does look quite good. Could tempt me to consume flour and dairy again.

 

[Hermit Tim]

So diced pheasant shallow fried in chicken stock/dripping.
Black pepper added.
Then simmered in white wine.
Frozen peas added, bring back to simmer for 5mins.
Mix plain flour with milk and add after increasing heat. Stir well and as thickens reduce heat.
Add salt to taste.
Add noodles or spaghetti.
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Whether flying or not tastes just the same, delicious

that is a good looking dish. That is one of the things I really like about this forum. Seeing how you other hunters like to cook your game. And that looks hearty and delicious. Thanks for posting.