marky b 309 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Matt. I'm replying with a because we're not allowed to Like moderator posts.I'll like yours a one for Matt lol+1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arnieboy 93 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 the contractors are not to blame on this issue its the people who leaked the info and the police who didnt enforce the law correctly as you say matt hope the call comes 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 It would be rude of me not to thank you all for your kind words, so Thank You from me and at least one other contractor who I'm pretty sure is reading this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 There was a great performance by Phil and Den on Breakfast TV this morning. I've only just watched it myself, but May looks like the crank he is.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trenchfoot 4,243 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 There was a great performance by Phil and Den on Breakfast TV this morning. I've only just watched it myself, but May looks like the crank he is.... Saw that this morning. Made a change for the BBC to allow a fair hearing for the "defence". May, like many is so narrow minded as to be blind. And a loon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lapin2008 1,587 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Matt, have you ever heard any talk of the protected status simply being lifted/removed? As an alternative way of getting to the same goal I know the initial decision would cause a massive stink for the politicians but the antis would struggle to do anythig to disrupt if each farmer was able to deal with his own problems or get people in to sort them. Why do you think they retain their protected status? Or is it just because it's too much of a political nightmare for. It to be tackled? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeerhoundLurcherMan 997 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Always good to hear a no bullshit account of what really happened. If I was still alive 5 minutes after being whacked by a big centre-fire I'd be doing well. I cant see this being the case. Hope you get the call Matt. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Matt, have you ever heard any talk of the protected status simply being lifted/removed? As an alternative way of getting to the same goal I know the initial decision would cause a massive stink for the politicians but the antis would struggle to do anythig to disrupt if each farmer was able to deal with his own problems or get people in to sort them. Why do you think they retain their protected status? Or is it just because it's too much of a political nightmare for. It to be tackled? That is the kind of common sense approach that most want. Sadly, it won't happen. And for those of you who are rubbing your hands together and thinking that there could be sporting opportunities; forget it. Any culling in our lifetimes will be done under licence, by trained and qualified contractors. For some strange reason the public think that badgers are rare and harmless. Neither is true, but the badger continues to get cult worship by some. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lapin2008 1,587 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Shame the media can have people so blinkered they can't figure things out for themselves, with the number of roads around the country with a dead badger every 100 odd yards you would have thought people would figure out that rare they are not.What is the training for a contractor, DSC2 or something specific to badgers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Shame the media can have people so blinkered they can't figure things out for themselves, with the number of roads around the country with a dead badger every 100 odd yards you would have thought people would figure out that rare they are not. What is the training for a contractor, DSC2 or something specific to badgers? Specific. Can't say more than that, but if anyone gets the opportunity, go for it BUT...... only commit if you are prepared to work hard. There's lot's of support; part of my role was mentoring the local contractors. Cull companies are being discussed and set up in TB hotspots. If you aren't in a TB hotspot, forget it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lapin2008 1,587 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Shame the media can have people so blinkered they can't figure things out for themselves, with the number of roads around the country with a dead badger every 100 odd yards you would have thought people would figure out that rare they are not. What is the training for a contractor, DSC2 or something specific to badgers? Specific. Can't say more than that, but if anyone gets the opportunity, go for it BUT...... only commit if you are prepared to work hard. There's lot's of support; part of my role was mentoring the local contractors. Cull companies are being discussed and set up in TB hotspots. If you aren't in a TB hotspot, forget it. OK, thanks for the info. Good to hear a non bullshit account of what went on as well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BIG G wheton machine 1,594 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Matt the only bad thing I have to say about is it's just a shame that there wasn't a few hundred antis cracked too, Brian May sucked Freddy's cock and loved the cheesy aftertaste. For the antis that quote these threads 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Well done Matt and thanks for a 1st person account read. As per Lapin I wish they would just allow badgers on a general licence even if they had close seasons. It would then be up to the farmer to control them if he so chooses to do so. I have permission on a few farms where badgers cause a lot of disruption damaging fences etc with their burrowing as well as the perceived threat of TB. It's a shame as the farmer can do nothing just accept it. The amount of times me and my mate have been asked to help get rid of them is unbelievebale but we tell them it's just not worth the risk. I was hoping this might change with the recent cull but from reading your posts Matt I won't hold my breath..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Shame the media can have people so blinkered they can't figure things out for themselves, with the number of roads around the country with a dead badger every 100 odd yards you would have thought people would figure out that rare they are not. What is the training for a contractor, DSC2 or something specific to badgers? Specific. Can't say more than that, but if anyone gets the opportunity, go for it BUT...... only commit if you are prepared to work hard. There's lot's of support; part of my role was mentoring the local contractors. Cull companies are being discussed and set up in TB hotspots. If you aren't in a TB hotspot, forget it. thats fine but what about the likes of the farm down the road who has had two cases of positive reactors in the last 5 years despite not being in a tb hotspot, surely there must be planning for satellite culls in small areas or is it going down the lines of flood planning, protect the larger populations Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky 3,325 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 the badgers should be cage trapped then put down its not hard to do and if the protesters were treated as vigorously as hare courses the traps would be safe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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