Guest Countryboyo Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hi lads it seems clear that over all the rabbit populations in general seem to be dropping and non existant in places. I have decided that I am going to try and tackle the problem in my area by breeding rabbits for release and hopefully help the population recovery in my area. I have read numerous accounts of this kind of action being very successful in rabbit recovery. I would like to know if you would support such action and/or even consider taking part in a breeding programme yourselves. Thanks lads I ask only that you approach this topic with an open mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ratman2 2 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I've just voted. You think its a ridiculous idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
young_london_hunter 9 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 i would but this time lets not overhunt them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lennard 10 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Rearing no...moving wild ones yes... L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joedog 8 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I think it,s the old fox that,s going to have to be bred soon,there is no season on them and i could tell you tales all afternoon about them being persecuted to extinction in this country.Calling and shooting is the big problem,which i don,t mind if you rear gamebirds or the like ,but driving around and shooting them from roadsides is not hunting in my book. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
olliedakennard 0 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 ^^^^Look at ya dp mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Countryboyo Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 This would involve rearing wild rabbits in captivity or domestic/wild hybrid crosses. They are very easy to breed as you probably alreay know, if you know anything at all about rabbits. If you would be interested in doing your bit i would reccomend looking at the gamekeeping and conservation section of this forum and the place i got the Idea on another forum from another munster fellow. link is below and the topic features pictures of his set up. thanks for the votes and responces. http://jacksshed.myfreeforum.org/ftopic1995-0.php Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tassa 64 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Well said Joedog, foxes getting very scarce because of the riflemen... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Countryboyo Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Loads of foxes where I am . But there is a lot of drive by lamping to gun where I am too. dont realy see the sport in that myself. anyway back to the rabbits ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wild rover 548 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hi lads it seems clear that over all the rabbit populations in general seem to be dropping and non existant in places. I have decided that I am going to try and tackle the problem in my area by breeding rabbits for release and hopefully help the population recovery in my area. I have read numerous accounts of this kind of action being very successful in rabbit recovery. I would like to know if you would support such action and/or even consider taking part in a breeding programme yourselves. Thanks lads I ask only that you approach this topic with an open mind. Considering we are meant to be controlling pests, the landowners won't be pleased, have moved ferreted rabbits from a-b in the past on the QT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Countryboyo Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hi lads it seems clear that over all the rabbit populations in general seem to be dropping and non existant in places. I have decided that I am going to try and tackle the problem in my area by breeding rabbits for release and hopefully help the population recovery in my area. I have read numerous accounts of this kind of action being very successful in rabbit recovery. I would like to know if you would support such action and/or even consider taking part in a breeding programme yourselves. Thanks lads I ask only that you approach this topic with an open mind. Considering we are meant to be controlling pests, the landowners won't be pleased, have moved ferreted rabbits from a-b in the past on the QT. Very good. how did the ferreted rabbits get on in their new area, did they multiply? As for this legality crack that a few seem to be concerned with. I myself have permission from the farmer to release the rabbits as long as I control the population myself (happy days) and Im sure that there are a lot of land owners/hunters on this forum that would be willing to let people release on their land. Look lads i wouldnt worry about rabbit populations exploding and farmers hunting you down. That could never happen with the amount of hunting that goes on these days. I just think that we should be prepared to put a small bit back into our sport. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayneb 0 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Surely breeding to release is illegal, it's against the law to release a domestic animal into the wild so anything bred in captivity would be classed as domestic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Countryboyo Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Surely breeding to release is illegal, it's against the law to release a domestic animal into the wild so anything bred in captivity would be classed as domestic Oh my god, this guy definately told his teacher on all the bold kids at school anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 what if you think its a great idea but are scared of rabbits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacherjim 0 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I think it,s the old fox that,s going to have to be bred soon,there is no season on them and i could tell you tales all afternoon about them being persecuted to extinction in this country.Calling and shooting is the big problem,which i don,t mind if you rear gamebirds or the like ,but driving around and shooting them from roadsides is not hunting in my book. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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