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[WALT53]

Here is Jess having a lesson several years ago on yet another dumb law change.
It became illegal to hunt hares with dogs, rabbits yes, hares no. Jess was a keen hare hunter so I had to explain it to her and I kid you not since that day she has left hares alone!View attachment 231638

Jess is probably smarter and more knowledgeable than the people making the laws about hunting and shooting.

 

[appalichian hunter]

I can see it, class time jess, O.K. Brit, Now jess this here is a rabbit, I know Brit, and this here is a hare, O.K. brit, think I got it but what if I chase a hare to you and you would shoot it Brit, well jess we just pitch it in the briars, you get a biscuit, and we keep on hunting. So, jess is now thinking rabbit no biscuit, hare biscuit Jess becomes a hare hunting fool. Dogs are pretty smart.

 

[Britsmoothy]

The point you are apparently missing is that brown hare numbers in the UK are declining and they are a protected species. Rabbits are not protected and are considered a pest.

I'm missing no point and you are assuming.
Hares are not protected. I can shoot them all year around and their numbers are booming.
The point I think you are missing is that someone got offended by them being hunted with dogs.

 

[Britsmoothy]

would you'd be in violation with the shot you have or is it grandfathered in?

Not sure at this stage.
It's all a mess to be honest.
Cartridge companies are saying they are not geared for a change yet and some are saying no viable alternative is available.

 

[Spillikins]

I'm missing no point and you are assuming.
Hares are not protected. I can shoot them all year around and their numbers are booming.
The point I think you are missing is that someone got offended by them being hunted with dogs.

My mistake then.

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

Shot snake that straps to the ankle under the pants. We shall patent it the "Sneaky Snake"

Don't give in to lunatic laws. Becoming ungovernable keeps the spirits up.

Hold fast Brit.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Shot snake that straps to the ankle under the pants. We shall patent it the "Sneaky Snake"

Don't give in to lunatic laws. Becoming ungovernable keeps the spirits up.

Hold fast Brit.

There's a joke there somewhere

 

[cynthialee]

any state in the union would be lucky to have you, but there are a few more free than others

 

[appalichian hunter]

You should be O.K. mostly south of the Mason/Dixon line and definitely stay away from the left coast but even then, do your homework.

 

[Brokennock]

any state in the union would be lucky to have you, but there are a few more free than others

Yup, and there are plenty of folks I'd gladly trade the U.K. for a Britsmoothy or two.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Yup, and there are plenty of folks I'd gladly trade the U.K. for a Britsmoothy or two.

I think that's a compliment