Anybody going to scotland for red stag during the rut in the coming weeks?

Nope!

Rgds

Ian

WOW did I say something wrong Ian ?

LOL - not at all, I don't need to travel North You should see the local boys!



Besides, I'm off chasing Fallow and Pigs next week.......

Rgds

Ian

AHHHHHSO

I will be down for that soon but my syndicate take a whole week every year in the highlands so thats why I asked perhaps some folks might like to meet up somewhere for a drink.

I love the feeling of stalking in the highlands so once a year is a change from hunting in the south.

Did you say pigs ...............

Ian, that is a monster of a Red. Damned impressive.

Also, stop teasing Ben, you know he can resist anything except temptation...

Yes Brian this will be my sign off line

One must resist all temptations .............

BTW have you sorted you custom 260

How about some pictures and write up about load developments ?

I will hunt in Ciudad Real, La Mancha:

But Brian

I am only human(e) right?

Ben, the 260 is due over here next week. It has been "next week" for a the past month, but I think it really will be next week. I will report in due course.

I too will be heading to the south west instead, though this time I won't bother to bring the call - too many cattle answer!

Ian - any sign of rutting? When do you reckon the peak is. My ground holds some hinds but I reckon I'd be better off trying when they are travelling which might be early. What do you reckon.

Ben, just for you, here is a photo of the 260 in it's semi-finished state about ten days ago. This was taken on a mobile phone and texted to me.

It is due back from proof tomorrow, the smith has a few hours work to do finishing it of and recrowning the barrel.

I hope to have it at the end of next week:

Thanks Brian

I am away for a few days back Sunday will talk then bet you can't wait

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Originally posted by 1894mk2:

Ian - any sign of rutting? When do you reckon the peak is. My ground holds some hinds but I reckon I'd be better off trying when they are travelling which might be early. What do you reckon.

I have been visiting a few parks over the last week or so - and the big boys are starting to roar. However, not heard any wild beasts bawling so far. Tend to think that your best chances are catching up with a wanderer if your ground does not normally host a rutting stag.

Don't leave that call behind - the buzz when you get a beast trotting in is one you won't forget. If it's a cow you can always milk it!

Rgds

Ian

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Originally posted by IanF:

Ian, that is a TOAD!! Weidmannsheil to the fortunate and skillful hunter!

- mike

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Originally posted by IanF:

Tend to think that your best chances are catching up with a wanderer if your ground does not normally host a rutting stag.

Do you reckon they wander more at the start? For me it's next weekend or nothing really.

Hi guys just return from Scotland from the hills.

All I can say is WOW

Let me rest for a while I will post some pictures

Can't even get my leg over the bath........

I can report the rut in the east coast of scotland started about 03 weeks ago. Still going strong as of yesterday

In total we shot 07 stags between the 03 of us.

I only went for Thursday and Friday