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    Jackdaws Kay..............nesting in an old dead sweet chestnut.
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    Just a couple of long range pictures using the zoom (Canon A1000IS).....Bit fuzzy.....couldn't hold camera still enough.
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    But you will need to have Canada`s or Birds of some description on your FAC as it is highly unlikely that they will be covered under the term vermin. Exactly.............and that is where this all started As i said it DOES have to say birds........not just vermin on your certificate........ I too was under the mistaken belief that the term VERMIN covered me for Geese as well but this is not the case.
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    This is an interesting debate for sure........as i understand it the 2% covers SHOT only.. not a bullet. As i said, i have a meeting with the Firearms officer on Thursday and i will get hopefully a definitive answer.
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    No you don't, that's wrong. Canada geese are classed as vermin, and as such you may shoot them with a vermin ticket. Unlike our foxy friend, there's no ambiguity on this one. For rifle shooting, you need something of reasonable size. 22LR works but you have to get bloody close, 17HMR doesn't work humanely, it's not enough gun. Minimum 22 Magnum, but something decent is better, they take some stopping. I have had success with Hornet, 223 and 243, and of those a 243 90gr SP was the best blend between human destruction and an edible carcass. If you're not eating, find something with l
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    Providing you comply with all the terms under the general licence you can also shoot them with a .22 rimfire if that is more practicable for taking longer shots. A word of caution here though.....you MUST have it stated on your Firearm Certificate to include the shooting of birds. Rolfe
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    One of my three storage sheds........this is the least cluttered and about the only one i can move around in Rolfe.
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    Walking the lurchers this afternoon checking the new fencing for fresh signs of rabbit use.....when i spotted this stash at the bottom of a lonesome Ash tree......My guess would be Wood Mouse..........Whats your thoughts.?
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    young kits

    Rolfe replied to bez's topic in Ferrets & Ferreting

    Anytime after 8 weeks but better at 12 weeks.........basically anytime after they can feed for themselves. Rolfe.
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    yes Ian, a few of the holes are this side of the fence, but the majority are on theother side, rolfe, the trouble Ive got, is I cant leave anything on show, as its a college, I had thought of leaving the 5 smaller cages in situ, along the fenceline, chained as suggested, but I reckon they will be "found" within a few days, and either pinched or trampled, and as this is a "freebie" I dont want to be loosing money on it, therefore snaring does seem the best option at the moment, as these could be placed and lifted over a weekend evenings, when less people/kids are there hound, its amazin
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    There are two main considerations to take into account when cage trapping rabbits in my opinion. Firstly, the cages themselves have to be as large and as uncomplicated as possible, and secondly, they want leaving in place without being moved for as long as possible. Let me try and explain without trying to teach anyone to suck eggs. The most common fault in the lack of success when cage trapping rabbits is that people put them down and just expect rabbits to run into them straight away THEY WON'T. The rabbits need to get used to seeing the cages about the place, it can take anything up to a we
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    Ash is about the best if sawn in about 8-10 inch rings and then split and shaped in the green. But elder is just as good in my opinion and when dry and hardened is super lightweight and as hard as steel. Snareman gave me an elder snare peg that had once belonged to a professional rabbit trapper to try out..... and i was amazed just how tough they were. Rolfe
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    Here's my fella..........terrific on the bunnies.......superb with ferrets and nets.
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    I never use anything on my spring traps other than a bit of clear candle wax or a light brushing with a vegetable type oil to keep them firing sweetly. I find if they are used regularly they soon take on that lovely darkish patina so beloved by trappers. In the past i have tried all methods.......including boiling in oak bark, walnut husks etc. and found it made little difference if any to the catch rate. Boiling though does certainly remove the oils and grease acquired during manufacture. Rolfe.
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    Been Kicked, Punched, And Bitten (yes bitten) in the testicles......hundreds of times during my rugby playing days. Had traps go off on my fingers, been stung by angry wasps, and bitten by nearly every animal there is during my pest control duties...............But the most Painful experience of all.......Having to take my much loved dogs to the vets...... knowing i would be coming home without them. Rolfe.
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    I was looking to tidy up under the carport........( i do once every ten years).....when i noticed this Robins nest with four well feathered youngsters in it.........nice and snug and dry at the far end of a road cone. Have you got any pictures of birds nests in unusual places..........if so lets see em.!
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    Fishy type cat food will work as good as anything.........they are scavengers and will eat almost anything. Rolfe.
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    Snareman solved this problem by reducing the size of the S link also.........this gave the extra holding power, so maybe the link was at fault and not the system (see picture) Thanks for sharing your experiences as different views and opinions are always welcome.
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    kellmarsh

    Rolfe replied to davyt63's topic in Airgun Hunting

    Yes i was there today for a while..........its only 15 minutes from me...........but it was cold wet and miserable today.......still.........i met a few misfits and nare-do-wells from the hunting life........sorry Whip Good day out though never the less. Rolfe.
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    Disagree entirely Matt........the front feet of a squirrel dropping vertically on the trap plate would mean the jaws of a Mk4 would almost certainly close around the upper chest cavity ......much more humane than around the neck in my opinion. As i said...........i would much prefer the Mk6 or a bodygrip though to ensure a quick and humane kill. We will have to agree to disagree on that one mate. Rolfe.
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    I didn't see the programme to which you refer, but in "Pest" magazine........the first issue Jan/Feb 09 showed pest controller Paul Parker from Northumberland using just such a box. I would not share Matts concern about a squirrel not going in head first........they always do in my experience.....at least i have never seen one BACK into a hole My concern would be using the Mk4 Fenn...........I would much prefer to make the box that bit bigger and use a Mk6 or as Matt suggested.......modify a box to take a bodygrip. I have just re-read tha article and looked at the pictures and the idea of t
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    Just some extra info to add to OTC's advice.........if you construct portable tunnels for Mk4 or Mk6 Fenns.......you can restrict the entrance's to allow only target species to enter The one's like in the picture i use for rats and squirrels, i use ones slightlly larger for Mk6 fenns to take mink. Rolfe.
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    Mice are more than likely the culprits for the missing carrots.......it happens a lot. With cage trapping it is VITAL that the cage be in the CORRECT location to begin with........just to the side of a well used run is a good place (NOT on it) as is along a well used fence line........just to the side of where they pass under or through the netting. Two cages placed facing opposite directions a few feet apart along a fence line will work well at times.....catching from which ever direction they run the fence line. Try adding a tiny amount of salt to your sliced carrots.......it is supposed to
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    Ponder on these imponderables for a minute: a little light relief 1. If you take an Oriental person and spin him around several times, does he become disoriented? 2. If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes? 3. Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery? 4. If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled? 5. If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? 6. Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? 7. When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say? 8. Why is a person who plays
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    I really feel for you mate..........it's never easy to make the decision i know.........but it would have been the right one i'm sure. Rolfe.
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