fatchap Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 I was threatened with arrest yesterday by some jobsworth park ranger. I was out with the pooch over the Manor or Dagnam Park as its properly called. And thought I struck gold when I found what looked like half a full antler. There was plenty of knife handles and stick tops on it. So carried it back to the car. The park ranger was at the car park talking to some fishermen waiting for him to open the gate. He spots me and drives over as I am popping the boot of my car. He tells me if I put that in my boot he will ring the police who will arrest me for poaching. Those antlers are the property of the council. I asked him if he was on a wind up and he assured me that as soon as I put them in my boot and close it. I have stolen them. I've had the same thing with mushroom picking over there, had a great big bag of St Georges mushrooms a few years back and got collared by the ranger as I got back to my car. Got tole to throw them in the bushes as they cannot leave the park by law. Anyway back to the antlers. I pointed out a big German Shepperd that was trotting along with his owner. Now this dog had a tree branch in its jaws and was obviously leaving the park by the pedestrian entrance. I said to the ranger is that theft as well? The ranger said yes and shouted at the bloke that the branch could not leave the park and the dog should put it down. Seriously what a Jobsworth ********. How can picking up a set of antlers in anyway shape or form be classed as poaching? They had fallen off the animal, I hadn't shot it or I would be carrying its carcass and gun as well, now thats poaching. I gave them to him muttered something about his questionable parentage and drove home empty handed, Gutted I was, next time I find some and the ranger is about I will hide them and come back when the Jobsworth has gone. Never heard anything like it in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, fatchap said: I was threatened with arrest yesterday by some jobsworth park ranger. I was out with the pooch over the Manor or Dagnam Park as its properly called. And thought I struck gold when I found what looked like half a full antler. There was plenty of knife handles and stick tops on it. So carried it back to the car. The park ranger was at the car park talking to some fishermen waiting for him to open the gate. He spots me and drives over as I am popping the boot of my car. He tells me if I put that in my boot he will ring the police who will arrest me for poaching. Those antlers are the property of the council. I asked him if he was on a wind up and he assured me that as soon as I put them in my boot and close it. I have stolen them. I've had the same thing with mushroom picking over there, had a great big bag of St Georges mushrooms a few years back and got collared by the ranger as I got back to my car. Got tole to throw them in the bushes as they cannot leave the park by law. Anyway back to the antlers. I pointed out a big German Shepperd that was trotting along with his owner. Now this dog had a tree branch in its jaws and was obviously leaving the park by the pedestrian entrance. I said to the ranger is that theft as well? The ranger said yes and shouted at the bloke that the branch could not leave the park and the dog should put it down. Seriously what a Jobsworth ********. How can picking up a set of antlers in anyway shape or form be classed as poaching? They had fallen off the animal, I hadn't shot it or I would be carrying its carcass and gun as well, now thats poaching. I gave them to him muttered something about his questionable parentage and drove home empty handed, Gutted I was, next time I find some and the ranger is about I will hide them and come back when the Jobsworth has gone. Never heard anything like it in my life. He's right. But then again, so were you in questioning his parentage. What a tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 kick him in the goolies and flick him a "V" and run for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy dave Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 yep the old norfolk way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Fall over and get impailed on the antler and let him collect it from the hospital after they have removed it 🤔🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 He probably really wanted to be a Police officer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 hour ago, ditchman said: kick him in the goolies and flick him a "V" and run for it And say goodbye to your SGC or FAC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 12 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Fall over and get impailed on the antler and let him collect it from the hospital after they have removed it 🤔🙄 Genius. then bring a lawsuit against them for leaving dangerous articles just lying around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 power monkeys are nothing but bullies what a sad act Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 He's probably selling them to somebody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 I would have demanded to know just WHAT he intended to do with it ? Probably cut into bits and sold as dog chews ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 I would have told him I will take them back to where I found them. And then led him through the thickest undergrowth for hours. Just to test his stamina 😀😀😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 What do the council do with the antlers do you know, or is the park ranger nabbing them for himself. It may be worth carrying this a bit further, ask the head ranger or his boss to see what happens to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 34 minutes ago, Vince Green said: He's probably selling them to somebody That would be my guess. You should have launched them into the bushes or lake and told him to go fetch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 And you let him get away with it! Should have taken them. If Old Bill get called, probably unlikely, then it’s a simple mistake as you didn’t hear what he was saying, offer to return them and no action taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 you should have put it gently on the floor and apologised ...then wee'd on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockySpears Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 As for th mushrooms, I don't think they can do that. Foraging is a right, even on others property I'm pretty sure. As long as it is not for commercial gain, you are fine. RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Phone the council and ask for a receipt for the antlers you bought off the warden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Yes. I'd contact the Council as I also think that he's likely selling them. Same "old Spanish Custom" at Cockfoster's Underground Station about the lavatories being locked but a "20p donation to charity" for access. I kicked up a stink with Transport for London asking which charity. It's not about being petty on your part it is about someone else likely being dishonest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Working for a local authority , I can see quite a few likely reasons why he seemed so unreasonable. The most likely is that some manager has told him that nothing is to leave the park , or the ranger will be facing disciplinary action ( probably brought on by some fool with a chainsaw cutting down trees for firewood ) or something equally as daft. Another likely scenario is that the ranger is indeed selling them or giving them away , or , the ranger is just a jumped up little Hitler. It might also be that school trips visit the area , and they like the kids to find them . I have to do things every day that look pretty stupid to everyone (especially me), and I often feel so embarrassed that I can hardly get the words out of my mouth , but it's often the case that it really can be more than my jobsworth 😳. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I would make a serious and lengthy complaint to the council detailing the blokes ridiculous behaviour. I can imagine they will tell him to grow up. I would continue to make a complaint if you saw him again and he did more silly stuff such as with your mushrooms. It goes on their stats and they don’t like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 30 minutes ago, Lloyd90 said: I would make a serious and lengthy complaint to the council detailing the blokes ridiculous behaviour. Life's too short for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 You should have put the antlers on the floor, tripped up on them and sued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I would of called his bluff. It’s not an emergency so it’s a 111 job. He would probably be still on hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 If he didn't see you pick them up and you didn't tell him where you did, police could not charge you as you had them when you either came or found them outside the park. With regards mushrooms, check the local bylaws for park as, park council rules of r guidance is not law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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