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| LiftedDisco Member Since: 17 Aug 2014 Location: Towcester Posts: 353  
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If you're talking about photos, then you could try chatting to Gareth over on D4 (although I think he's also on here)
http://www.disco4.com/forum/topic120966.html |
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27th Apr 2015 7:51pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298  
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On my door step....why didn't I think of that. Can you recommend any locations and presumably first thing in the morning would be the best time? |
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27th Apr 2015 8:20pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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In my garden as well
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27th Apr 2015 8:59pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20359 
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Make sure your not wearing any kind of scent or strong washing powders etc or anything scented basically.
They'll be off straight away especially if you are down wind. |
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27th Apr 2015 9:36pm |
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| gklau Member Since: 17 Jan 2015 Location: Leicester Posts: 35 
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Bradgate Park in Leicestershire has a deer reservation. Plenty of open space for a picnic. There are a few tea rooms and a deli nearby.
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28th Apr 2015 5:56am |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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Get up early, see them most days on the dog walk.
Iphone only though, should take decent camera with me one morning  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Should have been a wlid life photographer  last one is my favourite |
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28th Apr 2015 6:57am |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265
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Just been out on my bike and seen another
Click image to enlarge Was quite a bold one |
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28th Apr 2015 3:16pm |
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| tatra805 Member Since: 16 Aug 2011 Location: Dolany Posts: 436  
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whatever type of shooting...
my list for success in order of 1. get in contact with the rangers, locals,deer-managers, un-humans-shooting-bambi-his-mother whatever the term you like and inform yourself about hunting terms and places. This will be appreciated and you might even get a good spot tip, but it might take you several visits and a real interest to convince them sharing information 2. plan for multiple visits to get into the habits of the local wildlife. dusk/dawn is a general thing. once you know their timing be there an hour upfront. 3. get yourself and your kids orange reflective vests if the area is also in use for hunting, won't scare the deer and it is a life insurance. hunters know to look out for the color. it is no overkill, it avoids it
For those wanting to disapprove with hunting and reacting earlier, please study some more and come back with arguments. Each and everyone has the right for an opinion but it gives some more credit to all of us (pro and contra) if it is based on something more than "having an opinion". There is much much much more involved with wildlife management than pulling a trigger, and believe me it is only a very small bunch of idiots out there that doesn't realise the impact of doing so and the fact there is no point of return after. In all friendliness, involved in wildlife management, not being a hunter, Alex |
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28th Apr 2015 8:19pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298
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Thanks guys. Guess Cannock Chase will be a stark point although I was hoping to be able to sit and watch from comfort of the defender.
Thank you for the Leicestershire suggest although I guess a deer reserve won't have the excitement of awaiting to see a deer....i guess they're there to be seen at any time? Tatra80. Sorry wrong shooting - will using a Cannon. |
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28th Apr 2015 8:59pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17376 
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You'll find a Canon more appropriate than a cannon!
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28th Apr 2015 9:18pm |
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| lukev01 Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 412 
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How about a trip to the Woburn estate? 1970 Series 2A 88"
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28th Apr 2015 9:23pm |
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| tatra805 Member Since: 16 Aug 2011 Location: Dolany Posts: 436
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Caterham, i know, this was for you. (first part)
Never saw so much wildlife before going out/joining with the hunters, they know each and every place and the habits so (like or not) are very valuable for good shots,... eh... pictures ... well you know what i want to say I think i was with them like 100 evenings last season, of which 6 times a shot was made, all the other evenings are perfect for picture taking and it doesn't disturb them. Always good to learn to know each others world of interest and i am sure they will be the first ones to like your pictures. Dusk and dawn no one will go in the woods during season leaving paved trails without a reflective vest over here, no matter if it is for running, cycling, collecting wood or hunting. If someone is not wearing one we just know they are city-folks and it takes a hunter way longer (so much closer) to spot you so wear one especially if you're planning to be close to any game. 
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28th Apr 2015 9:24pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298
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Yes think you're right. |
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28th Apr 2015 9:25pm |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265
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I'll take the SLR on the dog walk tomorrow and see if I can get a better photo if I see one
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28th Apr 2015 9:28pm |
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