Born Hunter 17,907 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 When a dog kills a deer its 'barbaric cruelty'....when an introduced wolf pack kills a deer it's 'nature'.....hhhmmmmmmm You're not slipping enough dogs! slip a pack, it's nature then. LOL 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
night warrior 178 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Well if thay introduced wolf and lynx over here what dogs next on my list because someone will have to keep a eye on them and keep them under control lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,467 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 When a dog kills a deer its 'barbaric cruelty'....when an introduced wolf pack kills a deer it's 'nature'.....hhhmmmmmmm I've raised the same point on their FB page. Will let you know how I get on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zilverhaze 1,627 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 my pals droped on a cuple of wildcat whilst digging in germany ther prety big and protected but if ther in a leagal quarrys earth then no big problem as long as relesed raccoons whuld be a good species to relese in the uk i say more the merrier a good 100 strong wolf pack in bradford whuld be a good start :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,567 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 raccoons are living wild in the UK already I've seen a handful this year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 When has the sensible side of this argument ever been listened to? Look at the badger problem, everyone who is associated with the countryside knows they need controlling and the problems they create however Doris sat in her house in Cambridge with her ten cats and weekly donations of £2 per week to RSPCA are the ones who seem to know best, it's crazy. IMO the introduction of Lynx would be devestating to an already fragile countryside. In relation to Deer there needs to be some control where guns are concerned otherwise you'll get some knob thinking he can shoot a fallow with a .177 air rifle. My deer stalking set up cost a fair bit but it doesn't need to you can purchase a decent second hand rile scope and cabinet for easy under £400.00 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General lee 979 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 would a couple of dogs take a lynx? can you imagine the carnage wolves would cause in this country? There was a video of an American taking a cougar with 3 stag hounds. A cougar is 100-150% bigger than a lynx so I don't see why 2 or 3 determined lurchers couldn't account for a lynx. They can no problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 29,521 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Some cougar are HUGE google byron stewart the cat guide for TNT outfitting and look in awe at the cats he gets regularly 180-200 pound horse killing monsters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 11,331 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Thetford forest has a lot of deer in it and a good few places in it are sites of scientivic interest and rifles are not allowed and to be honest the forestry have open seasons where every deer of any sort is culled to try to control the numbers so releasing the lynx there wouldn't be such a bad thing imo.Just wish they'd release some raccon dogs and other things as well that might make my regular mooches through the forest a bit more interesting as well 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDHUNTING 1,817 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 So what happens when the lynx population booms due abundant food and no rivals the deer numbers plummet and weve an army of hungry 80lb predators roaming the suburbs for an easy meal? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,907 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 So what happens when the lynx population booms due abundant food and no rivals the deer numbers plummet and weve an army of hungry 80lb predators roaming the suburbs for an easy meal? Que the beddy whippets, bullhounds and Nikeys! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 So what happens when the lynx population booms due abundant food and no rivals the deer numbers plummet and weve an army of hungry 80lb predators roaming the suburbs for an easy meal? Where else is this happening? You really think deer numbers will plummet because of a population explosion of lynx?? Lol For it's size England is probably one of the most shot over & dogged country's out there..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 10,014 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 So what happens when the lynx population booms due abundant food and no rivals the deer numbers plummet and weve an army of hungry 80lb predators roaming the suburbs for an easy meal? Where else is this happening? You really think deer numbers will plummet because of a population explosion of lynx?? Lol For it's size England is probably one of the most shot over & dogged country's out there..... yeh I know what you mean , lol the only thing that will plummet will be sheep numbers, its common-sense any predator .wolf,cat,dog, will go for a easy kill 1st , there not going to risk a horn, antler or hoofs , when sheep easy kill . and not so sure your average type lurcher would tackle a lynx , bloody hell some dogs think twice about killing a poxy 18-20lb fox once they been bitten few times even few bullxs as well lol, never mind a 40lb lynx with teeth+claws just don't think so lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,467 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 So what happens when the lynx population booms due abundant food and no rivals the deer numbers plummet and weve an army of hungry 80lb predators roaming the suburbs for an easy meal?Where else is this happening? You really think deer numbers will plummet because of a population explosion of lynx?? LolFor it's size England is probably one of the most shot over & dogged country's out there..... Maybe in certain locales. But there is not national or regional strategy. There are lots of areas which act as sanctuaries and will supply seed populations for the surrounding areas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 So what happens when the lynx population booms due abundant food and no rivals the deer numbers plummet and weve an army of hungry 80lb predators roaming the suburbs for an easy meal? Where else is this happening? You really think deer numbers will plummet because of a population explosion of lynx?? Lol For it's size England is probably one of the most shot over & dogged country's out there..... yeh I know what you mean , lol the only thing that will plummet will be sheep numbers, its common-sense any predator .wolf,cat,dog, will go for a easy kill 1st , there not going to risk a horn, antler or hoofs , when sheep easy kill . and not so sure your average type lurcher would tackle a lynx , bloody hell some dogs think twice about killing a poxy 18-20lb fox once they been bitten few times even few bullxs as well lol, never mind a 40lb lynx with teeth+claws just don't think so lol I think you're right bird, the average lurcher or lurchers are not going to be pulling down too many lynx! Lol.....but I doubt the amount of disturbance they would no doubt encounter in the british country side, would lead to a population explosion......not that I'm saying it's a great idea either, but I doubt they would be devastating......or a particular danger, no more so than wild boar or fresians! Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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