TOPPER 1,809 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBuyVnZC8Ro bout sums them up Quote Link to post
DIDO.1 22,842 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Gangs of scroats walking private land killing leverets mob handed and threatening anyone who stops them have nothing in common with any traditional fieldsport and nothing in common with true hare courseing. I know the area of the above report well and if you think its a couple of kids running the odd hare you are very much mistaken. The vast majority of farmers in the area are very pro fieldsports and would never report small time sporting dog men but seeing gates ripped off, 4x4s driven over fields, dead game thrown in ditches and threats to their stock and homes on a regular basis leaves them no choice. Its these people who are the threat to fieldsports. Quote Link to post
TOPPER 1,809 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 tell me about it we have the same problems down here and the biggest culprits mask thereselve off as being a respectable wildfowling club but the reality of it there nothing but a load of poachers shooting everything that moves only last night they cut the locks off the gates and chucked to of the gates in the ditch Quote Link to post
dave1979 77 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 i know the lads from chorley who were involved!!! bloody idiots..not fit to have dogs!!!!they been poachin the same land for years..it was only a matter of time [bANNED TEXT] they got lifted..and rightly so!!! Quote Link to post
bullx 12 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 another one for you lads. Premium Article ! Your account has been frozen. For your available options click the below button. Options Premium Article ! To read this article in full you must have registered and have a Premium Content Subscription with the n/a site. Subscribe Registered Article ! To read this article in full you must be registered with the site. Sign In Register Police protection of wildlife Lancashire Police wildlife officer Duncan Thomas with three peregrine falcon chicks Lancashire Police wildlife officer Duncan Thomas with three peregrine falcon chicks Lancashire Police wildlife officer Duncan Thomas with three peregrine falcon chicks Click on thumbnail to view image Click on thumbnail to view image Click on thumbnail to view image Click on thumbnail to view image « Previous « Previous Next » Next » View Gallery ADVERTISEMENT Published Date: 06 August 2009 By Chris Visser Duncan Thomas has experienced 21 years in the police which has seen him face dangerous challenges head-on. He helped rebuild the police forces of war-torn Kosovo and Serbia during the 90s, while nearer to home home he has served as a riot officer in tough prisons, trained police officers and been a front-line bobby. Despite all this the 41-year-old claims nothing could have prepared him for his toughest role yet – Lancashire Police's wildlife officer. Having built up a team of 12 staff over four years, he is tasked with cracking crimes that pull the heart strings of animal lovers. It includes badger baiting, dog fighting, the theft of rare birds' eggs, salmon poaching and deer hunting. Duncan, from Leyland, explains: "This is the most challenging and interesting role, with the main issue being that wildlife is so emotive and ultra-sensitive. "I love my job, am passionate and want to do the best I can for our communities and the wildlife of Lancashire." And with 90 wildlife crimes a month reported this spring, there are lots of challenges for Duncan and his team, which includes volunteers known for working -hour weeks. They have enjoyed much success, even winning a UK award from the British Association of Shooting and Conservation for building relationships with rural communities. For the full feature see Friday's Lancashire Evening Post. Quote Link to post
poacher3161 1,766 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 another one for you lads. Premium Article ! Your account has been frozen. For your available options click the below button. Options Premium Article ! To read this article in full you must have registered and have a Premium Content Subscription with the n/a site. Subscribe Registered Article ! To read this article in full you must be registered with the site. Sign In Register Police protection of wildlife Lancashire Police wildlife officer Duncan Thomas with three peregrine falcon chicks Lancashire Police wildlife officer Duncan Thomas with three peregrine falcon chicks Lancashire Police wildlife officer Duncan Thomas with three peregrine falcon chicks Click on thumbnail to view image Click on thumbnail to view image Click on thumbnail to view image Click on thumbnail to view image « Previous « Previous Next » Next » View Gallery ADVERTISEMENT Published Date: 06 August 2009 By Chris Visser Duncan Thomas has experienced 21 years in the police which has seen him face dangerous challenges head-on. He helped rebuild the police forces of war-torn Kosovo and Serbia during the 90s, while nearer to home home he has served as a riot officer in tough prisons, trained police officers and been a front-line bobby. Despite all this the 41-year-old claims nothing could have prepared him for his toughest role yet – Lancashire Police's wildlife officer. Having built up a team of 12 staff over four years, he is tasked with cracking crimes that pull the heart strings of animal lovers. It includes badger baiting, dog fighting, the theft of rare birds' eggs, salmon poaching and deer hunting. Duncan, from Leyland, explains: "This is the most challenging and interesting role, with the main issue being that wildlife is so emotive and ultra-sensitive. "I love my job, am passionate and want to do the best I can for our communities and the wildlife of Lancashire." And with 90 wildlife crimes a month reported this spring, there are lots of challenges for Duncan and his team, which includes volunteers known for working -hour weeks. They have enjoyed much success, even winning a UK award from the British Association of Shooting and Conservation for building relationships with rural communities. For the full feature see Friday's Lancashire Evening Post. All funded by the taxpayer no doubt wile communities are being crippeld with gun and knife crime.Isent britain great. Quote Link to post
bullx 12 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 yes i agree,while all the mugging and killings are going on around the country the police are chasing the poor guy and his dog, here is Ireland most Garda[irish police]dont know much about the law of [lamping, hare coursing,fox digging.of ferretting]so most time you can tell them a load of lies and they believe you. Quote Link to post
righttoroam 12 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 no one has actually gone to prison for hare coursing as of yet but i reackon in the near future some poor bugger is going to have it big time[ f*****g law] 2 scottish boys got hours community service for a hare Quote Link to post
bullx 12 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 A MAN has admitted hare coursing in Therfield, near Royston, in what is thought to be the first conviction of its kind in the UK. Jimmy Cash, 45, was spotted poaching by police on Sandon Road in the village, at around 8am on October 21 last year. Royston’s rural officer, Pc Paul Marina, was one of those on the scene. He said: "I saw Jimmy Cash walk to an area of farmland and then release his dog that coursed but never caught a hare. "The lurcher then ran to the officer who seized the dog whilst other offices arrested Mr Cash." At Stevenage Magistrates’ Court, Cash was convicted of one offence contrary to the Hunting Act 2004 and another poaching offence. Cash, of Lybury Lane, Redbourn, was fined £350 for each offence, and ordered to pay £400 costs and £15 compensation. It is thought to be the first conviction of its type under the Hunting Act. Pc Marina added: "Hare coursing has a very negative effect on our rural communities and it is important we target those responsible. We carry out proactive patrols in our rural communities to combat these crimes and positive results such as these are hugely important to deter others from committing similar offences. "I hope this sends a clear message to criminals that we take hare coursing seriously and will take action against offenders." A spokeswoman for Hertfordshire Police said Pc Marina had reduced incidents of hare coursing in North Hertfordshire by more than 60 per cent since he joined the Royston rural team in 2003. He is considered as one of the country's top authorities in preventing hare coursing and frequently uses his knowledge of traffic legislation and the illegal use of red diesel to deter offenders from hare coursing. Published: 09/04/2009 Quote Link to post
craigyboy 1,274 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) A MAN has admitted hare coursing in Therfield, near Royston, in what is thought to be the first conviction of its kind in the UK. Jimmy Cash, 45, was spotted poaching by police on Sandon Road in the village, at around 8am on October 21 last year. Royston’s rural officer, Pc Paul Marina, was one of those on the scene. He said: "I saw Jimmy Cash walk to an area of farmland and then release his dog that coursed but never caught a hare. "The lurcher then ran to the officer who seized the dog whilst other offices arrested Mr Cash." At Stevenage Magistrates’ Court, Cash was convicted of one offence contrary to the Hunting Act 2004 and another poaching offence. Cash, of Lybury Lane, Redbourn, was fined £350 for each offence, and ordered to pay £400 costs and £15 compensation. It is thought to be the first conviction of its type under the Hunting Act. Pc Marina added: "Hare coursing has a very negative effect on our rural communities and it is important we target those responsible. We carry out proactive patrols in our rural communities to combat these crimes and positive results such as these are hugely important to deter others from committing similar offences. "I hope this sends a clear message to criminals that we take hare coursing seriously and will take action against offenders." A spokeswoman for Hertfordshire Police said Pc Marina had reduced incidents of hare coursing in North Hertfordshire by more than 60 per cent since he joined the Royston rural team in 2003. He is considered as one of the country's top authorities in preventing hare coursing and frequently uses his knowledge of traffic legislation and the illegal use of red diesel to deter offenders from hare coursing. omfg.."i saw jimmy cash walk to an area of farmland and then release his dog that coursed but never caught a hare"......jesus christ get the gallows out boys......pc marina....rot in hell Edited August 26, 2009 by craigyboy Quote Link to post
DIDO.1 22,842 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Do it on private land where you have permission and you will have no problems. There many loop holes that allow you to work your dogs in the field against hares but if you go mob handed onto land where people are investing time and money into preserveing wild game then you will quite rightly have no defence in court. The wildlife officers that I have come across including the one in Lancashire mentioned above are all pro fieldsports and work well along side gamekeepers and hunts. Quote Link to post
bull scooby 4 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 well i think this bans a load of bumbel squat any way its bloody over run with hares these days if i wasent such a law obiding citisen add get my self a nice saluki x with my beer tokens and go wipe them art but im not into that kind of thing peace man haha Quote Link to post
bull scooby 4 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 ohh and anbother thing if any tree hugging antis think im a pr*ck for writing that then go get your self a nice sappling and go f*ck yourself with it yeahhhhhh haha Quote Link to post
baz 464 Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 i used to course the area mentioned and it really is red hot now, years ago was no bother...but for last 5 years its hard work, we had dogs,car and phones took off us, they have twice had helicopters and road blocks out even armed response once...we ve had tyres slashed dozens of times and 1 car scratched with knives... when its gone to court , our solicitor proved that farmers were lying about certain things but they still dish out the fines..... we been done in that area for just having lurchers in a car , not even been seen going on land... Quote Link to post
Dosser 52 Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 well i think this bans a load of bumbel squat any way its bloody over run with hares these days if i wasent such a law obiding citisen add get my self a nice saluki x with my beer tokens and go wipe them art but im not into that kind of thing peace man haha The hare is in serious decline, although they still hang on in some areas. its a talking point if you see one, round here now. Baning organised coursing was the worst trhing to happen to them, as the land owners have them shot out to deter the poaching gangs. Quote Link to post
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