Online petition to stop grouse shooting.

[davidm]

Online petition to stop grouse shooting. Question at the bottom which asked should
Grouse shooting be aloud to continue?
POLL: Should the Slaughter of Grouse be allowed to continue? » Focusing on Wildlife

Some comments are unbelievable..... Nature has a way to find its own balance why must humans interfere... Are these people serious!!!

 

[Pine Marten]

Well it's 50-50 just now, so everyone pile in and nip this one in the bud!

 

[GBR389]

done

 

[limulus]

Voted...Billington should know better...tosser

 

[Tackleberry270]

mmmm. Put a series of completely biased and unfounded reasons into an article supporting the banning of grouse shooting and then ask readers (a large proportion of which probably know nothing about the subject) to vote on a ban?

.... how ridiculous

 

[Pine Marten]

mmmm. Put a series of completely biased and unfounded reasons into an article supporting the banning of grouse shooting and then ask readers (a large proportion of which probably know nothing about the subject) to vote on a ban?

.... how ridiculous

Well it's intellectually dishonest, but by voting against his proposal you effectively show his article up as a failure.

 

[Hunting Solutions]

Done, and shared via social media.

 

[flyingfisherman]

Worth a vote and to share on social networking.. Its just mis-informed tosh..

 

[sika No1]

done

 

[filzee]

Voted.
I hope they don't ban it. Its always been a life's ambition to have a day at grouse but will be a long time till i can afford it.

 

[Druid]

Done.

 

[MauserM03]

Done. The piece almost argues against itself in its rationale and the pictures are great !

 

[ronscomon]

me too.
Clearly Ken's scientific training is lacking in this area. Can I suggest a retirement job for a few years managing a moor? Then perhaps he'll know enough for me to listen to his views.

 

[Mr. Gain]

Voted.

some very good comments from the well-informed on there, and some fine photos alongside the original misinformed/disingenuous "factoids".

Filzee,

loading or stuffing for a Gun is a great way to get much of the excitement of the sport without the hefty price tag.

Watching his arcs, keeping his barrels fed, marking shot birds and helping the picking-up team locate the long ones, along with the sheer joy of being out on the moor among like-minded people, make for a great day's sport.

And depending on your own experience, eye, and ability to read your Gun, you can help him to get the most out of the day in other ways too. But never forget that spending time with you wasn't on his list of reasons for buying the day!

Do it right, though, and it should be on his list of reasons for buying another...

 

[Jinga]

Done, i loved the question to the chick with pink hair!

 

[User00047]

dunnit,
some really lovely photographs there, shows grouse shooting in a good light...........I reckon they've shot themselves in the foot (so to speak)
but I do wonder if the people in the photos knew that their image would be used in anti-grouse shooting propaganda?

 

[sikamalc]

Done. Makes you wonder what planet some of these anti's live on.

 

[timbrayford]

Without the Grouse shooting there might not be anything for the Hen Harriers to eat.
atb Tim

 

[private fraser]

Looks like the yes vote is forging ahead, bet they're surprised.
Isn't democracy wonderful .

 

[filzee]

Filzee,

loading or stuffing for a Gun is a great way to get much of the excitement of the sport without the hefty price tag.

Watching his arcs, keeping his barrels fed, marking shot birds and helping the picking-up team locate the long ones, along with the sheer joy of being out on the moor among like-minded people, make for a great day's sport.

And depending on your own experience, eye, and ability to read your Gun, you can help him to get the most out of the day in other ways too. But never forget that spending time with you wasn't on his list of reasons for buying the day!

Do it right, though, and it should be on his list of reasons for buying another...[/QUOTE]

Thanks for that. Would love to Load or anything just to experience the day. Not many Moors in Nottinghamshire but hopefully one day manage to get out and taste a day on the moor.