JerryT Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WelshAndy Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Still only 3632 signed... Iโve emailed it to BASC - any members on here members of the other groups to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 I send the link via WhatsApp to loads of mate's.ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Aye I did this morning too but Iโm convinced when I signed it this morning it was on three thousand four something.ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishy735 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 11 hours ago, old'un said: Well it looks like Avery and co have a rival petition, perhaps this is where BASC could step-in and email/text/post all its members, I have signed it, every little helps. Do not ban grouse shootingโฆhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/269896?fbclid=IwAR1bW-Syim4D60a6r9h8DcNH_xQlXABhIzwB-OSau1jWCRuonBXUcJAmaeU Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureBoy Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 This has been running a week! They got nearly 60,000 in a weekย We have got to up our game! They only asking for a ban on driven grouse shooting. I don't think this will help or do us any favours and may even benefitย them if don't do well.ย Anyone know who Neil Jones is?ย ย NB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AULD YIN Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dead eye alan Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) Signed but not got confirmation email yet? Got it now done! Edited August 29, 2019 by dead eye alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 Signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wymberley Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 The power that can retain grouse shooting is the Establishment and the Money. It is fortunate for us that yet again our petard has been such a damp squib that we didn't even feel the blast. Unfortunately, though, those at WJ are more sensitive. All they need to do is while acknowledging that in a democracy it is the duty of the majority to protect the rights of any minority, is to ask if it's right that tens ofย thousands of acres are reserved for the pleasure of such a small minority when the facilities could be used for far greater numbers and which would have the effect of increasing the income generated in the areas in question without detriment to the well being of those areas and their wildlife if properly controlled. And particularly when there are alternatives available to that minority. Then they just need to throw in the bit about no further illegal activities with regard to the birds of prey. Who then will have the greatest power, those "priveliged" few with the dosh or the gullible urban masses? "Upping our game?" When do we think we'll get around to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 4 hours ago, wymberley said: The power that can retain grouse shooting is the Establishment and the Money. It is fortunate for us that yet again our petard has been such a damp squib that be didn't even feel the blast. Unfortunately, though, those at WJ are more sensitive. All they need to do is while acknowledging that in a democracy it is the duty of the majority to protect the rights of any minority, is to ask if it's right that tens ofย thosands of acres are reserved for the pleasure such a small minority when the facilities could be used for far greater numbers and which would have the effect of increasing the income generated in the areas in question without detriment to the well being of those areas and their wildlife if properly controlled. And particularly when there are alternatives available to that minority. Then they just need to throw in the bit about no further illegal activities with regard to the birds of prey. Who then will have the greatest power, those "priveliged" few with the dosh or the gullible urban masses? "Upping our game?" When do we think we'll get around to it? By the pathetic response to this petitionโฆ..Never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supatex Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 Done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 48 minutes ago, old'un said: By the pathetic response to this petitionโฆ..Never. 1.5 million shooters in Britain.. driven grouse is done.. what next ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek720 Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 Signed the aboveย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, old'un said: By the pathetic response to this petitionโฆ..Never. I suppose we could possibly leave it to the BGA (well posted by the way). If they could increase their figures 10 fold, then there may well be a case that simple arithmatic makes the advantages impossible to deny. 46 minutes ago, islandgun said: 1.5 million shooters in Britain.. driven grouse is done.. what next ? If we were to assume that the usual 10% responded, then that would mean when push finally comes to shove that there will be some 40,000 shooters with funds looking for some shooting. Of course, it wouldn't just stop at the grouse chaps but also the other driven game guys which would mean that that's now in excess of 500,000 shooters with a fair share of disposable income on the look out for some shooting. If I was a young pigeon shooter who has been lucky enough to find some shooting and wished to keep hold of it, I'd be signing that petition in a flash before the farmer weakened in the face of copious quantities of the folding green stuff now on offer via a convoy of plush 4X4s which have suddenly appeared in the farmyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) On 28/08/2019 at 09:15, old'un said: Well it looks like Avery and co have a rival petition, perhaps this is where BASC could step-in and email/text/post all its members, I have signed it, every little helps. Do not ban grouse shootingโฆhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/269896?fbclid=IwAR1bW-Syim4D60a6r9h8DcNH_xQlXABhIzwB-OSau1jWCRuonBXUcJAmaeU If you hadnt pointed it out i wouldnt have known there was a petition.. BASC membership 150,000 ! Edited August 29, 2019 by islandgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 If I had not checked Averyโs blog to see what they are up-to I would not have known about it and I am a BASC member. I emailed BASC and asked them if they had sent out any texts/emails/post etc but no reply from them. I donโt do any deer stalking but if it came under pressure from the likes of WJ I would be the first to put my name to a petition in support of stalking, we/shooters just seem so apathetic until it effects us directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 12 minutes ago, old'un said: If I had not checked Averyโs blog to see what they are up-to I would not have known about it and I am a BASC member. I emailed BASC and asked them if they had sent out any texts/emails/post etc but no reply from them. I donโt do any deer stalking but if it came under pressure from the likes of WJ I would be the first to put my name to a petition in support of stalking, we/shooters just seem so apathetic until it effects us directly. Im also a member of BASC but heard nothing, personally i dont do driven grouse, but i am concerned for the moorland that is left un-managed.the wildfires and roast baby curlew..๐ก Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 53 minutes ago, old'un said: ย I emailed BASC and asked them if they had sent out any texts/emails/post etc but no reply from them. ย I used to ring them during office hours; they can't ignore a phone call. ๐ Give itย a go. ๐ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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