Blackmag 6,043 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Rabbit Hunter said: When you look at it like that, you’ve got to ask yourself, why do we do it? Because it's in us like a drug 4 Quote Link to post
joe ox 2,574 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Places are being wiped out completely with thermal. 4 Quote Link to post
Rabbit Hunter 6,613 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Just now, joe ox said: Places are being wiped out completely with thermal. That is true, the foxes are taking the worst hammering unfortunately 2 Quote Link to post
forest of dean redneck 11,560 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, Crackers said: I hope you all the best my friend.... if you need help pm me I’ll be happy to help I’m sure we could work it out I don’t need any help I was just stating why im not interested in keeping running dogs , I’ve been there through breakups etc Quote Link to post
Blackmag 6,043 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, joe ox said: Places are being wiped out completely with thermal. It's mainly done to stop lads walking the land so some fat feck sat in a 4x4 with nv wipes everything out the main blame goes to those that drive the land causing damage that's why they get the rifle lot in 1 Quote Link to post
joe ox 2,574 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 46 minutes ago, Blackmag said: It's mainly done to stop lads walking the land so some fat feck sat in a 4x4 with nv wipes everything out the main blame goes to those that drive the land causing damage that's why they get the rifle lot in Its done because they can no other reason, places that used to hold a few fox are now completely wiped, they stood half a chance with NV they stand no chance at all with thermal. Thermal is totally different to NV. Its nothing to do with driving the land. 1 Quote Link to post
Rabbit Hunter 6,613 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 I agree Joe, it needs to be licensed in some way as every Tom, Dick and Harry is just going out and shooting whatever they fancy. It’s a total disgrace. I know one lad that went out and shot 70 hares in one night because he’d seen lads coursing on the land the day before, it’s out of hand. 2 Quote Link to post
Blackmag 6,043 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, joe ox said: Its done because they can no other reason, places that used to hold a few fox are now completely wiped, they stood half a chance with NV they stand no chance at all with thermal. Thermal is totally different to NV. Its nothing to do with driving the land. Joe I stand corrected on the nv but I have heard it first hand about driving the fields leaving gear were it's dropped damage to fences etc all blamed on us I have even heard any theft is down to poachers with dogs Quote Link to post
joe ox 2,574 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Blackmag said: Joe I stand corrected on the nv but I have heard it first hand about driving the fields leaving gear were it's dropped damage to fences etc all blamed on us I have even heard any theft is down to poachers with dogs I have no doubt in some instances it is down to idiots doing as you say, same old story though poachers get blamed for everything bad that happens always have always will. 2 Quote Link to post
Aussie Whip 4,094 Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) I've seen a few hunters lose interest and their passion for hunting,mainly family or work related.Things change,kids grow up and they get back into the dogs.I don't think it every leaves you completely.Once your hooked you take it to the grave or pass it down to your kids. Edited July 29, 2019 by Aussie Whip 5 Quote Link to post
Crackers 807 Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 5 hours ago, forest of dean redneck said: I don’t need any help I was just stating why im not interested in keeping running dogs , I’ve been there through breakups etc Not a nice place to be 1 Quote Link to post
forest of dean redneck 11,560 Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 9 hours ago, Aussie Whip said: I've seen a few hunters lose interest and their passion for hunting,mainly family or work related.Things change,kids grow up and they get back into the dogs.I don't think it every leaves you completely.Once your hooked you take it to the grave or pass it down to your kids. Yeah my eldest goes over his mates farm ,ferreting air guns etc used to get updates on him coming back with a surplus drake or cockerel cull for him to freezer prep 1 Quote Link to post
gnipper 6,427 Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 A decrease in rabbits and permission and an increase in kids is pulling me away from lurchers, I've still got my terriers for a bit of pest control but I won't be rushing to get another lurcher. Quote Link to post
milliken 791 Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 17 hours ago, dodger said: Smart hounds bet it's good watching them work n range what do you feed them pal they are mainly feed on chicken carcasses and thighs at the min just because it very hand got and plenty of it and cheap but but once the cooler weather come i feed more beef 1 Quote Link to post
milliken 791 Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 18 hours ago, Crackers said: That’s you lol man above said a running dog!!! if it’s a hindrance stop it simple as that definitely no hindrance it keeps me sane no better feeling than watching your own hounds working hard across open ground then marking to ground makes all them early mornings and late nights worth it 2 Quote Link to post
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