having moved into a very quiet spot,ive decided to try my luck at some rabbits,there is a very big warren near my campsite,so i may get lucky..
I was shown this snare method many years ago,in some unforgiving wet enviroment..enjoy..
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Tuesday, 9 February 2010
roll bar snare
having moved into a very quiet spot,ive decided to try my luck at some rabbits,there is a very big warren near my campsite,so i may get lucky..
I was shown this snare method many years ago,in some unforgiving wet enviroment..enjoy..
Friday, 5 February 2010
update
ive been working on a new snare,it works as a trigger and spring release,the string is secured around the log,a stone is placed there for extra support,if an animal ventures into the noose,the slightess movement will release the string causes the spring sapling to fly up,hopefully with my dinner secured..ive lost too many meals to foxes before...
out again
well,at least zeus
saw bluebell spikes this morning,and daffodil spikes in gardens..the birds were singing much happier songs..
i did some work on my little lean too.still a bit to finish,this acts as a little shelter on one of my stops if the weathers bad.
Thursday, 4 February 2010
WINTER 2009/2010..MY THOUGHTS.
This years winter has been demanding..heavy rains,very cold temperatures for the uk,i recorded -12 one day at my camp area.
I found myself wet through on a number of occasions,and even resulted to using an old rangers coppicing fire to dry off.I found it difficuilt to sit and enjoy nature in the rain,even the trees make you feel unwelcome.
i swapped clothing around,and found the only option would be more expensive clothing.im currently looking at some sort of parka,or maybe a swandri long ranger coat...I a woollen hat useless as it just stretches and hangs limp,ive now invested in a trapper hat.ive also brought a new shemagh, see previous postings..When im moving around i hate the restriction of a large coat but it seems this is the only option.
My german para boots failed miserably,and i ended up using my hitec hiking boots..the para boots were rubbish in the cold..
I hate the idea of having to buy expensive clothing to be warm and dry,the free way of getting furs and wearing them is frowned upon these days,and i would probaraly get locked up.lol.
Ive started wearing my thick wooly jumper over my swandri rannger shirt,this is working well.
But i still lack the over jacket.I found my thighs were cold in surplus combats,a parka would help overcome this...My gaiters work well.Carrying my wool blanket/poncho was good for putting on at campsite,i would still like to get a grey one,ive even seen one made into a good jacket..
Did i enjoy my times out?YES ,i love the desolation of winter and the challenges of the weather..But now at this time of year my eyes and ears are looking for the signs of spring..
I found myself wet through on a number of occasions,and even resulted to using an old rangers coppicing fire to dry off.I found it difficuilt to sit and enjoy nature in the rain,even the trees make you feel unwelcome.
i swapped clothing around,and found the only option would be more expensive clothing.im currently looking at some sort of parka,or maybe a swandri long ranger coat...I a woollen hat useless as it just stretches and hangs limp,ive now invested in a trapper hat.ive also brought a new shemagh, see previous postings..When im moving around i hate the restriction of a large coat but it seems this is the only option.
My german para boots failed miserably,and i ended up using my hitec hiking boots..the para boots were rubbish in the cold..
I hate the idea of having to buy expensive clothing to be warm and dry,the free way of getting furs and wearing them is frowned upon these days,and i would probaraly get locked up.lol.
Ive started wearing my thick wooly jumper over my swandri rannger shirt,this is working well.
But i still lack the over jacket.I found my thighs were cold in surplus combats,a parka would help overcome this...My gaiters work well.Carrying my wool blanket/poncho was good for putting on at campsite,i would still like to get a grey one,ive even seen one made into a good jacket..
Did i enjoy my times out?YES ,i love the desolation of winter and the challenges of the weather..But now at this time of year my eyes and ears are looking for the signs of spring..
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
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