Am I cursed?

[Ade8mm]

Had plenty of mornings like that and loved every minute of each, as you did. Time put in is what it is all about, sometimes rewarded with a Deer.

 

[filzee]

You had potentially 3 opportunities to shoot muntie does. So who made the decision not to shoot and why?

None really presented a great shot. Although I have shot rifles on and off for years I am not one to take risky shots. Also we couldn’t be 100% they didn’t have a youngster with them. Decision was made by me and the guide.

 

[25 Sharps]

None really presented a great shot. Although I have shot rifles on and off for years I am not one to take risky shots. Also we couldn’t be 100% they didn’t have a youngster with them. Decision was made by me and the guide.

Sounds like you made the right call for you, well done

 

[Foxyboy43]

So 4th stalk booked for august 16th and very high hopes.

Of course the weather completely turned from beautiful sunshine to rain, rain and a dash more rain.

The stalk was almost cancelled but we decided to give it a go as the rain appeared to have left and I think the stalker felt sorry for me having failed to connect on the previous 3 occasions.

Met the guide at 19:00 and no rain so a plan was made to sit in a high seat overlooking a ride towards a big field of maze which has been severely mown down by the local deer population.

We drove into the woods and of course the rain returned. It started to get so heavy that when we decided to make our way to the high seat the dog refused to get out of the truck. Anyway we continued into the wood and as we rounded a bend to the high seat and in true fashion there was a munty sat directly below it. The munty had the advantage and dashed into cover.

So we sat in the high seat contemplating why on earth we were out in torrential rain when a beauty of a muntjac buck appeared out of nowhere on the ride. My mind ran wild with thoughts of a delicious venison dinner and a well earned shoulder mount on the wall. I got straight on the rifle and had him in my sights but he was almost head on and not offering a good shot. Just as he turned to present himself he decided to jump back into cover, never to be seen again.

We stayed for another hour and the rain didn’t let off at all!

So I learned a couple of things;
Firstly keep your eye on the ride you’re covering when in a high seat.
Secondly always expect a deer to be in the place you least expect them.
Thirdly my jacket and trousers may be shower proof but they are not torrential rain proof!! I had very wet pants.

I’ll be trying to book another stalk soon.

The tale is TBC

Phil

Great stuff - thanks for posting and good luck for your next outings.

PS
I long ago realised that if the dog refuses to get out of the jeep because of the heavy rain then they are indeed more intelligent than we mere humans.

 

[User00032]

Great stuff - thanks for posting and good luck for your next outings.

PS
I long ago realised that if the dog refuses to get out of the jeep because of the heavy rain then they are indeed more intelligent than we mere humans.

That’s pretty funny. If it’s raining my wee collie won’t even leave the house…back to her/my bed.