Rewulf Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 First off, due to the nature of the subject it may be better to respond to this via PM, but its entirely up to you. Basically, Ive been asked to participate in a 'possible' cull later on this year (Its not in Nottingham) Obviously I have to do the course first. Just a few questions regarding the costs of the course, and the returns on said cull, from anyone who has done it or doing it. The main reason Im asking, is there are a few things that dont 'add up' if you get my drift. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 It's not as easy as you think and it's definitely not a money making thing either when you first start you normally get a lower density of animals and the boys that have been doing it for a couple of years that have proved themselves get the better areas it may be different in your area most of the boys do to gain access to land then shoot afterwards if you cover your costs all is well and good and gained some new land to shoot over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted February 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 25 minutes ago, Rim Fire said: most of the boys do to gain access to land then shoot afterwards This is my main reason, Im not in it for the money. Its more a case of is the person/company running it, doing it for the money. Thats what I meant by 'things that dont add up' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 I'm well past this now but know some of the younger guys. Three words, Course and costs?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, wymberley said: I'm well past this now but know some of the younger guys. Three words, Course and costs?????? thats only two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, old'un said: thats only two? You're not going to believe this. I wrote 'two', looked at it again and changed it to three. Doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Well if you include ‘and’ I guess it is three words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted February 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 50 minutes ago, wymberley said: Three words, Course and costs?????? Exactly, and this is where I'm coming from. Is this the normal way of things, you have to pay for your 'training' and then you MIGHT get some work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 46 minutes ago, Rewulf said: Exactly, and this is where I'm coming from. Is this the normal way of things, you have to pay for your 'training' and then you MIGHT get some work? If you pass it ? not doubting your ability here but I’ve seen plenty missing the target with the ammunition you have to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted February 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, Old farrier said: If you pass it ? not doubting your ability here but I’ve seen plenty missing the target with the ammunition you have to use The way it was put to me didnt mention anything about using anything other than what you normally use , as long as its 50 gn or over , with 1000 ft lb, at a 3 inch kill at 70 yards ? I would think if you cant manage that, you need to give up live quarry ! Thanks for the replies gents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, Rewulf said: The way it was put to me didnt mention anything about using anything other than what you normally use , as long as its 50 gn or over , with 1000 ft lb, at a 3 inch kill at 70 yards ? I would think if you cant manage that, you need to give up live quarry ! Thanks for the replies gents Yes you use the ammo you would normally use you also need to buddy up with someone not go on your own you call in every time you go out so they know where you are and call in when you leave. You are sometimes on a tracker system its all about safety you also get confronted by the loony brigade try not to lose your head which is what they want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted February 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, Rim Fire said: Yes you use the ammo you would normally use you also need to buddy up with someone not go on your own you call in every time you go out so they know where you are and call in when you leave. You are sometimes on a tracker system its all about safety you also get confronted by the loony brigade try not to lose your head which is what they want Thanks, Ill give it some thought , it does sound like a bit of hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Rewulf said: Thanks, Ill give it some thought , it does sound like a bit of hassle Just being on a database that overly determined activists would be trying very hard to crack is enough to be off putting for most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Obviously the companies set up to run the cull all work differently. However, those I know pay for all costs. I look at it as a neighborly duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 You have PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkom Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 28/02/2020 at 11:28, Rewulf said: Its more a case of is the person/company running it, doing it for the money. Thats what I meant by 'things that dont add up' I wonder if "they" are doing it from altruistic motivation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 One of the easiest animals to find, what does the course teach you that shooting foxes or deer doesn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 On 28/02/2020 at 18:07, CharlieT said: Obviously the companies set up to run the cull all work differently. However, those I know pay for all costs. I look at it as a neighborly duty. as long as you know the anatomy of the animal you are hunting/stalking and a swift kill unlike the police marksmen used previously wearing clone and no idea doooooh country folk know how to stalk and know what's in their area and how to dispatch efficiently as taught by parents and grandparents as I was without a badge from a self appointed expert like health and safety consultants read a book set up a company and not relevant to your job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 You hardly need to be Rambo to sneak up on a badger do you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, 39TDS said: You hardly need to be Rambo to sneak up on a badger do you. Yes perfectly worded.. Sorry if you can't find a badger and get within feet of it during the night you shouldn't class yourself as a countryman really. Edited March 1, 2020 by washerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 You could be the village idiot and trip over them at night around here. I do it all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 I suspect (but don't know) its as much to do with what happens after the kill, handling, examination, recording details, determination of disease etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Dave-G said: I suspect (but don't know) its as much to do with what happens after the kill, handling, examination, recording details, determination of disease etc. This^^^^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Dave-G said: I suspect (but don't know) its as much to do with what happens after the kill, handling, examination, recording details, determination of disease etc. This. Shooting is just the beginning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Many thanks for all your messages, advice and phone calls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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