Oh no, christmas is ruined.

[boatnosepanbow]

A few of my fellow boyeurs and i met this morning to discuss our plans for our chistmas supper. We came to the decision that our beast of choice would be the red grouse. It then occured to me that today (10 december) marks the end of the the bushcraft hunting season for grouse. As noon has past, and dusk draws close, i am left thinking there will be little hope of catching a grouse so late into the day. I took a short walk through the bush today only managing to slay one small rabbit. Things arent looking good and it seems that my chances of tasting a tender wood roast grouse on christmas day is dying.
Does anyone know anywhere else i could gather a red grouse?

Thanks BNPB - Boatnose 'Forest habitant' Panbow

 

[lannyman8]

try the local game dealer, they should have some hanging...

 

[boatnosepanbow]

thankyou lannyman8, your words of wisdom are valuable to me and my bush friends. i shall try the game dealer and if not, may have to settle for partridge, this time of the year, such fowl are running around the ditches like field mice to a dead kestrel carcus.
also, have you seem my poem that i wrote when i joined the site? its really good and called an ode to my bow
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82000&highlight=boatnose

Please leave your thoughts on my bowem,

thanks, BNPB

 

[blacktimberwolf]

have you seem my poem that i wrote when i joined the site? its really good and called an ode to my bow

Do you have a ditty about blowing your own trumpet ?


Good luck in finding a grouse & merry christmas to you all.

 

[Bowlander]

I've got one in my freezer (killed by a peregrine but fresh when frozen), you're welcome to it.

 

[Nonsuch]

Partridge is nicer than grouse anyway. I assume they are yours to shoot? And not with a bow.

 

[rik_uk3]

Tesco had plenty earlier on today

 

[RonW]

Boy.... I wish I had your problems......

 

[boatnosepanbow]

I am a family friend of land owners in the chiltern hills kingdom. And no, I use/used air rifle to capture my Supper.

 

[boatnosepanbow]

I get the impression you do not like me ronW. My confidnt demeanour is that of a real lifelong bushman. A fellow bush pal once told me
'the bush skills of a lifelong bushman are not those covered by patches and weak spots, a wise boyman has a sturdy medley or skills for display and most importantly survival'

 

[Robbi]

pink and fluffy world mate

 

[boatnosepanbow]

My ideal world is more dark green with hints of brown and some black. My ideal world is the woods my friends.
I see no reason for insult. I am here for no reason other than to share my experiences from my element, the great outdoors.
I hope we resolve our quarms soon. Thanks

Boatnose 'peace enthusiast' panbow

 

[nuggets]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiRmBy3aWfU&feature=related

 

[Bowlander]

Your long life as a bushmen would tell you that there aren't any grouse in the Chilterns. They need heather moorland.

 

[boatnosepanbow]

Your long life as a bushmen would tell you that there aren't any grouse in the Chilterns. They need heather moorland.

To bowlander, kind sir, I am currently in Berwick with an old friend of whom I am sharing my Christmas with. My home is the chilterns just south west of Dunstable sir. I hope this resolves your foolish misunderstanding.
Thanks, bnpb

 

[Bowlander]

And he would let you shoot grouse with an air rifle?

 

[boatnosepanbow]

I shot the rabbit with my air rifle my friend

 

[Bowlander]

A few of my fellow boyeurs and i met this morning to discuss our plans for our chistmas supper. We came to the decision that our beast of choice would be the red grouse. It then occured to me that today (10 december) marks the end of the the bushcraft hunting season for grouse. As noon has past, and dusk draws close, i am left thinking there will be little hope of catching a grouse so late into the day. I took a short walk through the bush today only managing to slay one small rabbit. Things arent looking good and it seems that my chances of tasting a tender wood roast grouse on christmas day is dying.
Does anyone know anywhere else i could gather a red grouse?

Thanks BNPB - Boatnose 'Forest habitant' Panbow

My apologies, your very eloquent first post seemed to suggest that you were hunting for grouse and had to settle for a small rabbit.

 

[boatnosepanbow]

My apologies, your very eloquent first post seemed to suggest that you were hunting for grouse and had to settle for a small rabbit.

As I stated, you were mistaken my friend. I hope you now understand the event to which I created this post.
Thanks

Boatnose 'yew wood fetish' panbow

 

[DaveBromley]

can't we draw a line under any misunderstandings on either side and all get along?

It is coming up to christmas after all chaps!

Dave