The close season

[stroller 341]

Apart from neccessary pest control does anyone out there actualy stop hunting during the summer? or did you stop hunting hares during the breeding season when it was legal(Of course)?

 

We have a few rabbits around us and i dont take them during the summer but on the other hand i have to hammer one bit of permisson to keep the numbers of bright eyes down

[scotty2306 37]

we have nothing around my area as it is if i were to hunt them when their full of young id be shooting my self in the foot for winter

[TAZ BOY 4]

we have nothing around my area as it is if i were to hunt them when their full of young id be shooting my self in the foot for winter

 

 

[wild rover 548]

Apart from neccessary pest control does anyone out there actualy stop hunting during the summer? or did you stop hunting hares during the breeding season when it was legal(Of course)?

 

We have a few rabbits around us and i dont take them during the summer but on the other hand i have to hammer one bit of permisson to keep the numbers of bright eyes down

 

Hello mate, I stop serious hunting, no ferreting trips etc, I just have a walk out with the dogs and air rifle, let the farmers see me pick a couple of rabbits up to keep them happy, they understand the difficulty and problems associated with summer hunting, as long as we do the job in winter.

[Paul in North Lincs 15]

We stop when the veg gets too high.....and it gets too hot to run the dogs. But we deal with pest control on serveral estates so got to keep at em, or someone else will!

[NOOK/ANNA 96]

we have nothing around my area as it is if i were to hunt them when their full of young id be shooting my self in the foot for winter

Same round my neck of woods.

[the bullcross man 6]

yes i do stop coz there is only about 20 rabbets local to me at the end of the season so i let them breed for the winter time but i still walk the dogs and pick an odd 1 or 2 up

[inan 841]

Apart from neccessary pest control does anyone out there actualy stop hunting during the summer? or did you stop hunting hares during the breeding season when it was legal(Of course)?

 

We have a few rabbits around us and i dont take them during the summer but on the other hand i have to hammer one bit of permisson to keep the numbers of bright eyes down

Magwitch and I stop ferreting but have occasional forays out with the rifle and 4x4,to control rabbits in the orchards keeping the farmer sweet. Not enjoyable but necessary. There are those who run dogs all year round and say "Just giving the pups a run to build up their confidence ",etc.

The same people ran through the foot and mouth ban , observe no close season,give no law ,and usually are running dogs out of the back of a van,being considerate and not disturbing the farmer by telling him they are coming.

Edited February 10, 2010 by inan

[foxlamper80 28]

i stop lamping at the end of February but still much about with the dogs though the day just to be out and about

[birkychrissy 3]

prefer to stop durin summer too hot and too much plants and weeds around plus more bunnies to catch in the winter

[lukeM51 1]

Apart from neccessary pest control does anyone out there actualy stop hunting during the summer? or did you stop hunting hares during the breeding season when it was legal(Of course)?

 

We have a few rabbits around us and i dont take them during the summer but on the other hand i have to hammer one bit of permisson to keep the numbers of bright eyes down

Magwitch and I stop ferreting but have occasional forays out with the rifle and 4x4,to control rabbits in the orchards keeping the farmer sweet. Not enjoyable but necessary. There are those who run dogs all year round and say "Just giving the pups a run to build up their confidence ",etc.

The same people ran through the foot and mouth ban , observe no close season,give no law ,and usually are running dogs out of the back of a van,being considerate and not disturbing the farmer by telling him they are coming.

 

some speech . . .

[stroller 341]

A lot of good replies here but its difficult to stop the youngesters they beleive in hunting all year round and its caused some arguments in this house i can tell you.

 

I must admit ive never ever beleived deer was a legitimate quarry for a dog and i was never bothered about catching hares even when it was legal. So to continue on butchering them in the close season is more than a pointless exercise its cruel. sorry lads but its a point of view and thats why this forum is here i hope you respect that and dont get abusive

[kill um with crisps 7]

Personally i carry on through the summer. The dogs still need there 2 hours a day regardless of what time of year it is and if i were stuck in the house i would go mad too! Lol!! I wouldnt consider putting a ferret down no holes though.

[Dabhand 887]

only now some will start around here summer hunters

[arcticgun 4,548]

Round our way the season will be just begining in april (the grounds right for the trainers ) its sad but true, ya walk around the doors in the dead of winter ya see no one, come summer more lurchers out than you can count. Me Im gonna stop at the end of febuary Beddy bitch has done very well for a first season, injury free she deserves a good rest