Weekend hunt.

[Britsmoothy]

Did not bag anything on Friday but had a great walk.

This morning was better with the dogs bolting rabbits, second shot connected.

Recently in smoothbore department I asked about power of powders as I have been struggling with penertration.
Well this weekend I have been adding more powder, in the region of 25% and of course more shot and sure enough getting the desired effect!

B.

 

[wattlebuster]

:thumbsup: I love fried rabbit with black pepper on it

 

[Spikebuck]

I'm sure Friday's walk was enjoyable even with no game. A good walk in the countryside with one's dog(s) is always a worthwhile endeavor!

 

[Britsmoothy]

So true :thumbsup:
Walked with a contemporary modern thing of a gun today! That was a mistake!! Missed everything, no smoke, vial crack of a noise, picking bits of plastic up, did I mention no smoke? :td:

B.

 

[robinsroost]

Nice job Nate, who is Tia's new friend? I'm surprised you still have green grass, mine is mostly brown........robin :wink:

 

[Mercian]

Sadly my old dog is now to old to join me in the woods any more. He's the last of the pack, there was four of them, his mother Damson, him Black Dog, his brother Ragnar, and his sister Whisper all out of the same litter, all shorter legged black and tan terriers. Bred them myself, I watched them all being born and I was there when his mother brother and sister were all put down by my Vet. When the time comes to loose him it's going to be tough. I've had dogs and terriers all my life, but I honestly don't feel I will ever be able to keep another when he's gone. The five of us together were one pack me included, we were known as The Bow River Black and Tans, after a small river that runs through where we live. We've not only hunted and Ratted together, but when I've been working away from home in the woods they've often all come with me and we've slept and lived in the woods for up a week at a time. Wonderful memories.

 

[Roguedog]

Dick,
I feel for you. It's very hard to lose an old friend like that. Sadly, the circle of life is always turning. What was once young will someday be old, ourselves included. My philosophy is to enjoy each day I get. Hang in there pard.

Jeff

 

[Britsmoothy]

Poor Black dog, great characters.
Feel for you friend.
Old Tia is aging fast too.
She has some hunt still in her but I don't push her anymore.
Once a week and just up the lane.

Nice photo Dick.

B

 

[Britsmoothy]

Jess is her name deputy.
A rescue dog.

B.

 

[Patocazador]

It's a shame when they get old and arthritic (like me). My Boykin is 10 now and has as many white hairs as I do .. almost.

A stray Jack Russel came up 2 weeks ago (everyone dumps their unwanted dogs at my place) and I couldn't find an owner. However, she bit Nyssa and tried to displace her. The local pound has her now. :nono:

 

[Ben K]

Magic photos as always!

 

[pab1]

Congrats! The dogs look happy! :thumbsup: