gunterwarren 0 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Simples - lurchers are seen in the keepers eyes as poaching dogs (tbh thats what they are), and a keeper can clear out an area of rabbits more easily with a 22. rimfire, than letting some stranger get the odd couple with a dog. if a keeper has half a chance to shoot a lurcher we will. sorry but i speak the truth. you may get the odd keeper with a lurcher, but he is no true keeper. Quote Link to post
danw 1,748 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Simples - lurchers are seen in the keepers eyes as poaching dogs (tbh thats what they are), and a keeper can clear out an area of rabbits more easily with a 22. rimfire, than letting some stranger get the odd couple with a dog. if a keeper has half a chance to shoot a lurcher we will. sorry but i speak the truth. you may get the odd keeper with a lurcher, but he is no true keeper. How long you been a keeper fella? Quote Link to post
whippeter69 88 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I think you will find that its not the dog that the keeper will not like its the person with the dog. We all know there are a few (a lot actually) violent lurcher men out there and that the keeper does not want to take any chances. Quote Link to post
Sub-Moa 2 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Not a keeper but IMO a keeper with a .22 can (in the right circumstances) take out 5 rabbits in less than 20secs but what dog could catch that many rabbits in that time let alone still be cheaper to feed (ie. feeding/keeping a dog vs a .22) There are many lurcher men who go out, do their bit and go home without a trace but going by alot of people on here, theyre are those who go out damage fencing, leave gates open and purposely try to hurt the keepers lively hood or the keeper themselves (if caught). If a keepers mentor has had bad experiences with lurcher men/poachers then its natural that this will be passed onto the younger generation of keeper. Keepers dont entertain lurchers based on the fact that alot (or their mentors) have meet and had more bad experiences with them than good Quote Link to post
PatterJack 11 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Simples - lurchers are seen in the keepers eyes as poaching dogs (tbh thats what they are), and a keeper can clear out an area of rabbits more easily with a 22. rimfire, than letting some stranger get the odd couple with a dog. if a keeper has half a chance to shoot a lurcher we will. sorry but i speak the truth. you may get the odd keeper with a lurcher, but he is no true keeper. Speak for youself pal. I agree with a .22 being a better tool for flattening the rabbit population but the bit about not being a true keeper cos you have a lurcher... bollox!! Maybe down south but up on the grouse, more keepers than not have lurchers. I suspect your either a young lad just out of college or a part timer 2 Quote Link to post
unlacedgecko 1,466 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Its the same reason why a lot of farmers don't like lurchers, one bad incident can undo years of good work. http://www.northumbria.police.uk/your_neighbourhood/newcastle/news/details.asp?id=40665 I know the landowner's in question. For a good while now they have been aware of lampers on their land. They had not given permission, but there was never any problems so they did not mind too much. Then the incident in the link occurred. At the fat stock sale in March fat lambs were reaching £100+. That is the best part of a grand gone down the drain in a night, plus the damage to the rest of the flock if they have been worried by the dog(s). Quote Link to post
rossi_j 99 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Simples - lurchers are seen in the keepers eyes as poaching dogs (tbh thats what they are), and a keeper can clear out an area of rabbits more easily with a 22. rimfire, than letting some stranger get the odd couple with a dog. if a keeper has half a chance to shoot a lurcher we will. sorry but i speak the truth. you may get the odd keeper with a lurcher, but he is no true keeper. Oh dear, a dog killer!! You would have to shoot me also if it were my dog you shot!! I dont think you represent many keepers as your trying to make out. .atb. .ste. Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,627 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Simples - lurchers are seen in the keepers eyes as poaching dogs (tbh thats what they are), and a keeper can clear out an area of rabbits more easily with a 22. rimfire, than letting some stranger get the odd couple with a dog. if a keeper has half a chance to shoot a lurcher we will. sorry but i speak the truth. you may get the odd keeper with a lurcher, but he is no true keeper. I would hazard a guess that you have never shot a lurcher and never will. Another big gob keeper! To shoot another mans dog just because he chasing a few rabbits or hares etc is a dangerous thing to do. You wont shoot very many before you start wishing you hadnt, believe me... 2 Quote Link to post
Lab 10,979 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Simples - lurchers are seen in the keepers eyes as poaching dogs (tbh thats what they are), and a keeper can clear out an area of rabbits more easily with a 22. rimfire, than letting some stranger get the odd couple with a dog. if a keeper has half a chance to shoot a lurcher we will. sorry but i speak the truth. you may get the odd keeper with a lurcher, but he is no true keeper. Pish pish and more pish!!! Obviously you are looking for an argument and you'll get 1 on here with that utter shite you've just spouted!! Quote Link to post
danw 1,748 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Simples - lurchers are seen in the keepers eyes as poaching dogs (tbh thats what they are), and a keeper can clear out an area of rabbits more easily with a 22. rimfire, than letting some stranger get the odd couple with a dog. if a keeper has half a chance to shoot a lurcher we will. sorry but i speak the truth. you may get the odd keeper with a lurcher, but he is no true keeper. Pish pish and more pish!!! Obviously you are looking for an argument and you'll get 1 on here with that utter shite you've just spouted!! Ahh mate he has just left college after doing 2 years tis only a month ago he was asking for a underkeepers job on here you know how it is they know it all Quote Link to post
WILF 44,261 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Simples - lurchers are seen in the keepers eyes as poaching dogs (tbh thats what they are), and a keeper can clear out an area of rabbits more easily with a 22. rimfire, than letting some stranger get the odd couple with a dog. if a keeper has half a chance to shoot a lurcher we will. sorry but i speak the truth. you may get the odd keeper with a lurcher, but he is no true keeper. TOOL! Quote Link to post
northantscourser 118 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) Simples - lurchers are seen in the keepers eyes as poaching dogs (tbh thats what they are), and a keeper can clear out an area of rabbits more easily with a 22. rimfire, than letting some stranger get the odd couple with a dog. if a keeper has half a chance to shoot a lurcher we will. sorry but i speak the truth. you may get the odd keeper with a lurcher, but he is no true keeper. TOOL! you wont last long as a keeper with that attitude Edited May 4, 2011 by northantscourser Quote Link to post
FightTheBan 1,147 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Simples - lurchers are seen in the keepers eyes as poaching dogs (tbh thats what they are), and a keeper can clear out an area of rabbits more easily with a 22. rimfire, than letting some stranger get the odd couple with a dog. if a keeper has half a chance to shoot a lurcher we will. sorry but i speak the truth. you may get the odd keeper with a lurcher, but he is no true keeper. Pish pish and more pish!!! Obviously you are looking for an argument and you'll get 1 on here with that utter shite you've just spouted!! Ahh mate he has just left college after doing 2 years tis only a month ago he was asking for a underkeepers job on here you know how it is they know it all Aye I was just going to say I bet hes just a fresh'un out of college. 2 years learning off a failed keeper and he knows it all. No wonder he hasnt got a job with an attitude like that. What a poor representation of a decent honest profession. FTB Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Simples - lurchers are seen in the keepers eyes as poaching dogs (tbh thats what they are), and a keeper can clear out an area of rabbits more easily with a 22. rimfire, than letting some stranger get the odd couple with a dog. if a keeper has half a chance to shoot a lurcher we will. sorry but i speak the truth. you may get the odd keeper with a lurcher, but he is no true keeper. That has to be right up there with the biggest pile of wank, and the most stupid thing i've read on here. You also sound like either a no idea teenager or a total c**t. If you have just started keepering, i'd lose that attitude, because use it on the wrong folk, and you will lose a lot more. Quote Link to post
poacher3161 1,766 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Simples - lurchers are seen in the keepers eyes as poaching dogs (tbh thats what they are), and a keeper can clear out an area of rabbits more easily with a 22. rimfire, than letting some stranger get the odd couple with a dog. if a keeper has half a chance to shoot a lurcher we will. sorry but i speak the truth. you may get the odd keeper with a lurcher, but he is no true keeper. Sounds like you have learned off the keepers who were in my area 30 years ago and who's lives were made a misery with that type of attitude.Take it from an old poacher change that type of thinking and your job and life will be a lot easier. Quote Link to post
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