Daniel cain 42,798 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, W. Katchum said: Otters in most waterways now, an like you say some right bang in residential areas fished the river twice so far this season...had one tip up in my swim both times...after eels I suspect as it was very muggy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,798 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, W. Katchum said: I was very surprised I never saw any this morn when I was packing up, they be there somwhere tho, had a nice variety of fish tho from little uns right upto decent size so they not having too much of an impact here yet, touch wood I only see them when the feeder streams dry up abit,they come back in the main river ...been catching decent size chub tbf,I think the barbel could still be spawning that's why they are scarce speaking to the carp lads...there's a 32lb ghost carp swimming in the one stretch..and a good 15 plus over 20lb...they start going missing,I can see there being a problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,798 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 only thing controlling them here and slowing them down..... are the roads 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,352 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 12 hours ago, WILF said: City centres are lifting with gear, lamping any green space at night in London or the burbs will give you endless fun. Just before moving here I had to get the train into London for a final interview. Just as the train was pulling into the city, there was about 20 foxes chilling out, just at the entrance of a tunnel. Couldn’t believe that many foxes in one place! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 7,915 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 One photographed in Sheffield the other year. https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=2ebd184ad1582fe499131d65a14da3cf48d49efc9d1449590e5a0f35fe869fccJmltdHM9MTY1NjQxMTE5NiZpZ3VpZD02MzgwMTk4OC00MjgwLTQzZGQtYjFiOC0xODMyM2U3MmI2N2EmaW5zaWQ9NTE2Ng&ptn=3&fclid=ed22514e-f6ca-11ec-a21e-9657a8705d7c&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhhbWluZXJsaXZlLmNvLnVrL25ld3MvbG9jYWwtbmV3cy9iYWRnZXItc3BvdHRlZC1vdXRzaWRlLXNoZWZmaWVsZC1zdGF0aW9uLTE4MTI3MzA4&ntb=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 I’m in the process of quoting to remove a badger that has made its home underneath the main building of a hospital. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,179 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 57 minutes ago, mushroom said: Just before moving here I had to get the train into London for a final interview. Just as the train was pulling into the city, there was about 20 foxes chilling out, just at the entrance of a tunnel. Couldn’t believe that many foxes in one place! My old mum feeds 5 every night, they come to a whistle ! They come right up to her. They are very tame and very bold, funny to see them all chittering away fighting over the food. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,326 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 4 hours ago, Foxdropper2 said: The cull here has made a huge dent in the population .Almost a talking point to see one ,a far cry from 6 years ago when we were tripping over them .They are about but I’d say they’ve learnt to come out in the early hours . Otters a regular sight now on the Avon . Mate of mine lost all his koi last week and otter had to climb 6 foot wall to get them .All fish dead on his decking with brains and guts gone . Same around my parts. There about just not in number. Good to see you back on 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,326 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 4 hours ago, Foxdropper2 said: Unfortunately Don, I think they arnt issuing any more licenses . Shame as we have seen an upturn in all ground nesters and rabbits on a comeback . Hedgehog everywhere round here 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C.green 3,203 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 Found them this time of year in the day laid in bramble next to busy footpaths. I think real dry summers kill alot off seen a few that dont have an ounce of fat om them look more like ferrets this time of year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,179 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 23 minutes ago, C.green said: Found them this time of year in the day laid in bramble next to busy footpaths. I think real dry summers kill alot off seen a few that dont have an ounce of fat om them look more like ferrets this time of year Walked up on one on a golf course one night, it was enormous !…..poxy thing was like a baby Panda ! I think @THE STIFFMEISTER was with me?……can’t remember off the top of my head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,553 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 1 minute ago, WILF said: Walked up on one on a golf course one night, it was enormous !…..poxy thing was like a baby Panda ! I think @THE STIFFMEISTER was with me?……can’t remember off the top of my head. As usual it was a nonsense 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,179 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 1 minute ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: As usual it was a nonsense Yeah, it didn’t go too well as I remember ! Lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 18,498 Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 They have thinned them right out around me and the Hedge Hogs are coming back in strength as they used to come right into the outskirts of town. Even had them turn out my compost bin. Keepers have taken all the Foxes out so no Hunting done on my perms now I'm missing that. Hares are on the increase down to the Badger cull. Rabbit burrows not being f****d up by them. People don't realise the damage they do. I like to see the odd one about but like other lads said too many when you see seven or eight in one field at night. Might try a bit of night long netting again instead of worrying you are going to get the net f****d by one. Cheers Arry 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,663 Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 My brother in law told me badgers have got rabies..and will attack your legs at night...so best stay away from them dangerous beasts.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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