Hunting More woods to shoot... down the woods

[Stew]

I started out managing grey squirrels on one woodland plot almost two years ago, and last year picked up a second. Thanks to the deer stalkers sharing those areas, I’ve now added a third adjoining plot forming a decent clump of woodland to work with.

After a couple of hours at one of my feeders, I saw just one visitor, which was dealt with cleanly. I packed up and took my first wander around the new ground. Dry conditions and thick undergrowth made stealth tricky, but by walking slowly and pausing frequently to observe, I managed to bag two more squirrels.

Overall, the woods have been quieter this year compared to last, but I’m well pleased with today’s hunt and the first recce of the newest plot.

 

[pogue]

that should keep you busy mate

 

[the madspread]

its getting close to that quiet time of the year (all their natural foods are close to being ready)but the second breed young uns will be about soon so still time for a few more before the conkers/wallnuts /acorns will make us nearly redundant for a while.i got another new perm about 9 mths ago (4k acres with 52 acres of woodland)put up 8 new feeders and started off like a train but things are getting quiet there now