Rabbits

[Gary C]

I joined this forum not long ago, thought it would be good.

You just seem to talk about killing innocent animals like Rabbits.
It is hardly fair game to shoot a Rabbit that has no chance against you is it?

I just fail to see how that is good fun?

Unless I am missing something.

It just seems silly, grown man killing small rabbit.

Cant understand it.

I like shooting, but not talking about killing innocent rabbits etc..

Very dissapointing and surprising

well **** off you knobjockey

[wiggles]

i wanted to say that but i'd get a bollocking

wiggles

[welsh shooter]

well **** off you knobjockey

tell 'em how it is cooper

dont listen to him mate, the nurses aint given him his prozac

[The Reverend]

Oh dear

Stick with the target shooting buddy, stick around here and filter out the hunting threads. There is so much information available on this forum, some of which I am sure you could supply, that it would be a shame to be put off by those of us who hunt and know why, even have first hand experience of the damage done when a species reaches pest proportions.
If you don't know why we do it, you are obviously either naieve or plain stupid, I choose to think the former. However, we as a community will not criticise you for sticking with tin targets, please don't criticise hunters for doing what we do, especially as you seem unaware of our motives and drives.

[alexalex]

Oh dear

Stick with the target shooting buddy, stick around here and filter out the hunting threads. There is so much information available on this forum, some of which I am sure you could supply, that it would be a shame to be put off by those of us who hunt and know why, even have first hand experience of the damage done when a species reaches pest proportions.
If you don't know why we do it, you are obviously either naieve or plain stupid, I choose to think the former. However, we as a community will not criticise you for sticking with tin targets, please don't criticise hunters for doing what we do, especially as you seem unaware of our motives and drives.

effing amazing sig youve got there mate

[nibbley-uk]

well **** off you knobjockey

Nicely put Gary now i see why you write for the comics

[bunnybasher]

well **** off you knobjockey

Ah, and on cue the BBS peace envoy arrives

[Gary C]

well it needed saying

whiney arsed tosspot mewler comes on and slates hunting. Jeez. I like pink as much as the next man but this creeping jesus makes my skin crawl.

[muttley]

Hi Lawrence, and welcome to the site. I see from your profile that you shoot in your garden. There are a large number of members here, some hunt, others don't, some also plink in their gardens.
If you don't like posts on hunting, don't read them. I'd recommend that you think before producing ill thought through posts again, it only winds up some members and shows your ignorance of wildlife in the uk.

To see the full list of pests that landowners/farmers have an obligation to manage (and why) see the defra site, it is definitive.

BTW you won't find posts from members actively enjoying control of rabbits and other pests. You will find those on improving shooting and how to get the most out of the tools legally allowed (sub 12ftlb air rifle).

muttley

[The Reverend]

Hi Lawrence, and welcome to the site. I see from your profile that you shoot in your garden. There are a large number of members here, some hunt, others don't, some also plink in their gardens.
If you don't like posts on hunting, don't read them. I'd recommend that you think before producing ill thought through posts again, it only winds up some members and shows your ignorance of wildlife in the uk.

To see the full list of pests that landowners/farmers have an obligation to manage (and why) see the defra site, it is definitive.

BTW you won't find posts from members actively enjoying control of rabbits and other pests. You will find those on improving shooting and how to get the most out of the tools legally allowed (sub 12ftlb air rifle).

muttley

Now THAT is a constructive and informative post, makes a change from ripping the **** without further ado.

[muttley]

AND thanks ! I do my best(sometimes)

Yep Norm, perhaps not clear, apols. I do enjoy the challenge, not the kill, but it has to be done. Only take what I know is going to eaten. "As has been said, pest control is a fundamental part of any farming and is beneficial to the countryside as a whole. It's all about balance" spot on.

BTW MAD MARK, YOUR POST REF SPONGER HAS GONE ! HOPE SORTED.

muttley

[Mad Mark]

AND thanks ! I do my best(sometimes)

Yep Norm, perhaps not clear, apols. I do enjoy the challenge, not the kill, but it has to be done. Only take what I know is going to eaten. "As has been said, pest control is a fundamental part of any farming and is beneficial to the countryside as a whole. It's all about balance" spot on.

BTW MAD MARK, YOUR POST REF SPONGER HAS GONE ! HOPE SORTED.

muttley

FAR FROM SORTED MATE.BUT WIFE FELT YOU ARE ALL LEADING ME ASTRAY MORE LIKE PUTTING IDEAS IN MY HEAD WILL MAKE ANOTHER ONE SOON WITH A UPDATE MATE.MARK

[Mr.Fixit-Norm]

Hi Lawrence, and welcome to the site. I see from your profile that you shoot in your garden. There are a large number of members here, some hunt, others don't, some also plink in their gardens.
If you don't like posts on hunting, don't read them. I'd recommend that you think before producing ill thought through posts again, it only winds up some members and shows your ignorance of wildlife in the uk.

To see the full list of pests that landowners/farmers have an obligation to manage (and why) see the defra site, it is definitive.

BTW you won't find posts from members actively enjoying control of rabbits and other pests. You will find those on improving shooting and how to get the most out of the tools legally allowed (sub 12ftlb air rifle).

muttley

Sorry muttley, whilst I don't want to add fuel to any `anti' fire, I must disagree with that statement, I do `enjoy' pest control, not the thought of killing but the preparation and skill of outwitting the quarry. Rabbits and Pigeons are well equipped to survive being hunted, they have very keen senses ( smell/eyesight ) and a surprising agility and turn of speed ( they also taste good ) I've been out on many occasions and come home empty handed , either because the quarry was too wary - or my stalking skills were below par

As has been said, pest control is a fundamental part of any farming and is beneficial to the countryside as a whole. It's all about balance.


Just my opinion ( and possibly that of many others )

Norm

[Chris St. MH]

BTW you won't find posts from members actively enjoying control of rabbits and other pests.

Are you kidding?!!!! There are loads of posts on here from people who actively enjoy controlling pests - hundreds of us. For the record, I'm one of them.

[jamie1]

4 words

Pest
Control
Free
Meat