kent Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 I agree Kent, I may feel differently if I was affected in the way you explained. I see it as being two possible lines of thought on this one as far as when they should be shot. Legally they are classed as game. Equally, legally they are classed as a pest species. I guess it bores down to which one we as individual shooters perceive them to be. Game or Pest I see them as both just like they are. Might you shoot grey partridge if they were in low numbers on the ground or grouse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 I see them as both just like they are. Might you shoot grey partridge if they were in low numbers on the ground or grouse? No I wouldn't. Quite a few years ago I was in a syndicate shoot in South Yorkshire. One season there was a shortage of migratory woodcock, it was in the shooting press at the time. I proposed that we did not shoot woodcock that season and it was accepted by every gun. We actually carried the ban on through the following season as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Again I witnessed its behaviour, where it appeared from what it's eye colour was, it's limb proportions, ear size and the only thing making this unusual compared to a regular rabbit is it's tan colour. Seen a few black rabbits on the farm over the years as well as a number of tan so perhaps I don't see it as that uncommon. Anyway back to eating my rabbit with rocket salad sandwich. I've seen loads of rabbits with a more than gingery tinge, as you say its limb proportions, movement and size that help with identifying. I didn't see the original pics so can't comment on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12boreblue Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Oi!!! Leave the gingers out of this debate.....we are a dying species!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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