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FightTheBan

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  1. Maybe so, but with what consistency. And at what consistency would you then call it a good hare dog in that particular environment? Now theres a head scratcher FTB
  2. Missed more hares on the lamp through the land being unsuitable that the hare getting up on the dog. Don't get me wrong, a hare can still kick uo the gears on the lamp and anyone who says different is inexperienced or a liar. Its just that they tend to make more mistakes and are not as a adapt at running at night. The utlimate daytime quarry for a lurcher, and a mediocre quarry on the lamp. Strictly pre ban obviously.
  3. Fence hopper. Have you ever fired a rifle? I run dogs and shoot, and can guarantee you if foxes were as easy to shoot as you make out, a keepers life would be a hell of a lot easier. You have no concept of windage, distance, drop not to mention personal capabilities. If I had £1 for every fox missed would be happy days. Must be great to form such a bold opinion having little or no knowledge of the subject. FTB
  4. Just to add all the good hare dogs I have witnessed had saluki blood somewhere in the makeup. Just not as evident as your big land dogs. FTB
  5. All this talk of good dogs will catch anywhere and adapt their running styles is pish. Certain crosses don't have the physical capability to catch up here, much the same as a beddy whippet wouldn't catch on the flats. Dogs for jobs, and in most parts up here my money would be on the collie whippet greyhound crosses. Keep your saluki greyhounds for land they have the chance to build up their stride. A smart dog up here will nip a hare out its seat in a rashy park here. Which to me can be every bit as satisfying as a 2 minute course.
  6. All this talk of good dogs will catch anywhere and adapt their running styles is pish. Certain crosses don't have the physical capability to catch up here, much the same as a beddy whippet wouldn't catch on the flats. Dogs for jobs, and in most parts up here my money would be on the collie whippet greyhound crosses. Keep your saluki greyhounds for land they have the chance to build up their stride. A smart dog up here will nip a hare out its seat in a rashy park here. Which to me is every bit as satisfying as a 2 minute course.
  7. Start up my own business and be my own boss. Either that or buy 1 million scratchcards lol FTB
  8. I said ground nesting birds. Waders, grouse ,partridge and suchlike. People don't set traps and spend a good proportion of their lives checking them for stoats for the good of their health. In certain circumstances they are vermin, and nobody enquired what the circumstances were before the man was slated for killing it. Where I live and work I regard them as vermin and they are killed on sight. Just my opinion. Cheers. FTB
  9. A family of stoats will do as much damage to ground nesting birds as a family of foxes. Give the guy a break, I am sure he dispatcjed it with a gun first. Aye there nice to look at but vermin all the same.
  10. Fair doos Hope u get the wee man a good'un. FTB
  11. Aye but its going to hurt your wallet if you go down the plummer route. Failed earth dogs are ten a penny. FTB
  12. FFS it was an obvious joke. What a helmet FTB
  13. And double posted Lol I will get the hang of this blackberry contraption one day! FTB
  14. The only part that doesn't make sense is that I have put two 6's. FTB
  15. The only part that doesn't make sense is that I have put two 6's. FTB
  16. Buy a failed earthdog. 1 it will be ready to go 2 it will already be off some form of working lines 3 it will more than likely know how to use its nose and have the foundations of a worker 4 there are pleanty going about 5 it will be cheap if not free 6 it saves you buying a pup and rearing it 6 it saves you contributing to the problem with some existing breeds It makes perfect sense imo FTB
  17. You looking for some more digging permission? If so I applaud you for your out-of-the-box way of thinking. Lol FTB
  18. Do I detect a hint of sarcasm? Lol If he wants it its there, if he doesn't then at least I put the offer out there. Nothing ventured nothing gained. FTB
  19. Where are you bud. I know of a cracking beddy greyhound goin that is doing most quarry for sensible money. Its only problem is it cannot be kept around other dogs. Let me know if it is suitable and I will hook you up. FTB
  20. I know loads of keepers who let dog lads on(including my brother), their only gripe is when they go places they shouldn't and take game they shouldn't. There are loads of keepers who run dogs and dig, but saying that there are loads of old timers aswell who have a zero tolerance policy. I have a strong hatred of the dog lads vs shooters vibe that is aparent throughout this forum. As when shit hits the fan and were all still bickering it will be too late. FTB
  21. Although I agree with what you are saying mate, it is not just grouse that are affected. Louping ill and the effects of a large tick burden also affect all waders, moorland birds and small mammals. Louping ill is also carried by sheep and as such can have devastating effect on their livelyhood if it is found to be present. Work is being carried out by the organisation I work for and hopefully there will be a way of resolving the problem without letting it go too far
  22. Just go out and get on with it. Better than relying on someone else. FTB
  23. Shed looks grand , Not sure about the homo-erotic calander to the right of the micro though Bad times. FTB
  24. Aye, a massive stash of Rohypnol. FTB sorry, i dont understand fighttheban?? It was a joke mate, Rohypnol - date rape drug. LOL FTB ahha,,, i see, lol, sorry for being a dick wick! lol.... Nae bother, am sure someone will have a giggle at it. Nice permission by the way, totally different to the stuff I hunt. Cheers FTB
  25. Aye, a massive stash of Rohypnol. FTB sorry, i dont understand fighttheban?? It was a joke mate, Rohypnol - date rape drug. LOL FTB
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