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Im honestly beginning to wonder, why the f*** your on this forum I'm glad it's not just me. Perhaps the 14 year old expert on everything is here to educate the rest of us 'know-nothings'......
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That is interesting Topper. Are you sure they are all licences to kill? I've had a couple for gating on ancient monuments. Keep us posted. I dont know about your grampy being a right old poacher, but he certainly was a comedian. Not related to that chap that lives on roadkill are you?
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No. Read this slowly: Only Natural England can issue licenses, for gating, not killing. It is nothing to do with Local Authorities/Councils. I know all about the problems in that area. I've trapped and killed badgers where you live. What I can guarentee you is that no farmer in all the time Badgers have been protected, has ever, or will ever be allowed to kill badgers. There are too many voters out there who still think badgers are cute harmless vegetarians (none of which is true).
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Cheers for that. So far it would seem i'm wrong, and maybe old charlie can be tamed then. Well i never. Ah, just read Mats post, maybe i'm not so wrong It depends how you define 'tame'.
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There are not. I was a crown employee, and have killed badgers on behalf of the crown, using crown immunity from prosecution. But that was part of a scientific trial which has now ended. No local authority has the power to kill badgers, nor do they have any obligation to kill them. Only Natural England can issue licenses to 'gate' badger setts in exceptional circumstances - they have never issued licenses to kill badgers.
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I had a mate who did just that back in the eighties. We had dug out a vixen and litter of cubs, and he decided he would take a cub home. They patiently reared the thing for about 9 months. 'Sammy' as she was known was totally neurotic, and stank the place out. She would come when you called her (if it suited her at the time), but apart from that was pretty wild. Living in hunting country, it was a nightmare for them if hounds came within a mile of the place. As time went on, Sammy became more and more unpredictable, and one day got amongst some sheep and decided to 'play' wit
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Very bad advice Councils are under no legal obligation to kill badgers, and like everyone else, is legally unable to touch them or their setts. I have known badgers that have killed lambs, especially when there is population pressure. The sooner something is done about the disease ridden vermin, the better. Alas, I fear the cuddly bunny brigade will hold sway for sometime yet......
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Have you ever seen a roe doe stand with both its front and back legs crossed? Think about it people...........
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Great news HoW. The more the merrier. I agree Moley. The 'crapman' seems to get everywhere these days. I guess the more people that join, the more chance we will have to influence. Out of interest, there are a couple of other similar sites. The Mole Control Directory offers stuff for sale as well as a 'finder' service so that people can find a mole trapper. Only full time mole catchers are allowed to join, which means that as I'm a pest controller, I'm not entitled (despite the fact that the majority on there are in fact pest controllers). E-mails have been exchanged, and
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Thanks OTC. Interesting page.... Here is a hyperlink for everyone..
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They sound interesting Chalkwarren... Any pictures yet? Link not working OTC....
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Here is a link to the Talpex from Killgerm. Barrettine also sell the genuine Talpex, but beware! Some other companies are selling cheap far eastern copies of the Talpex. The Fenns have a loyal following amongst some professionals, but I think that the Duffus is still the favourite.
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It depends on what type of trap you are after. JohnB is going to sell some Fenn Scissor traps (very good), his website is: http://www.fourteenacre.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/, and I think he will also sell Talpex and Flatpack half barrels. The Flatpack mole traps have a good reputation, and can be found here: https://id503.securepod.com/theflatpack.co....nager/index.php
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Hi All How many molecatchers on here have registered with the guild (http://www.guildofbritishmolecatchers.co.uk/)? It looks really good, Jeff Nicholls has put in alot of hard work on the site, and best of all, its FREE! There seem to be a few amateur molecatchers registered too, which has got to be good. C'mon lads and lasses, sign up!
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Drop JohnB a pm, he is now catching moles like an old pro(stitute).....
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It's a fair question to ask. Here are a few reasons: Molehills contaminate silage and can cause listeriosis (as Ian has said) Molehills damage grasscutting machinery Molehills create a trip hazard for people and animals (we lost a king due to a molehill, and I know of horses which have broken legs) Molehills are unsightly Molehills create an opening for weeds Don't forget that the natural habitat of moles is woodland/scrub. They are fine there, but once they get established in pastureland they cause a real problem. Anyway, that mole looks fantastic, and could be a
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A good little film, and you can see rabbits being chinned. Here is a better link: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4oAGwa32zJw
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You will find that most professional rabbit catchers use the chinning method while the rabbit is in the net. As for Karate chops......... save it for the playground.
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I'm on the borders of Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset, and 'fishfish' (the ace knifemaker) is just down the road from me.
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It depends on where you are trying to catch them. Whole maize is undoubtedly the best bait for rural squiggers.
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Take a look at this thread....
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This might be useful: I think it is more important NOT to poach. There is no need for it, as rabbits are pests, and most landowners are grateful for someone to control the rabbits on their land. Fair Game (ISBN 0 7207 2065 6)is a cracking book and gives lots of information to help you stay on the right side of the law. A useful addition to anyone's bookshelf.
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Probably teaching granny to suck eggs, but here are a few from me: Always have a spare net with you so that you can quickly re-net a hole when a rabbit is caught. Learn how to neck rabbits in nets so that you don't have to untangle them first. When you catch a rabbit, neck it, re-net the hole, and then untangle the caught rabbit at your leisure. Vibration is as important as noise. When netting up, try and step gently, and don't jump around on the bury. DO NOT ever use a hammer to bang in purse net pegs (yes, I once saw someone doing just that!) Carry a few disposable latex gloves i
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Caught the last 10 mins, loved the traps! What were they called? Cheers, D. The T-Rex trap is made by Bell, and is available via trade suppliers, and some DIY stores. They are not as good as Kness Snap-E's IMHO, the Kness has more striking power and is easier to set. Considering it was a yank show with british commentry, it was very good. Nice to see the dog being used to find bedbugs, and some good rodent control using the ERD principles. We are about 10 years behind the US with our pest control industry.