chrisjpainter Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Anyone a fan of his? His new series on the Lakes is worth a watch. He's just brought out this gem: 'The grey squirrel has been a bit of a hand grenade in our woodlands.' We're now on a segment on shooting greys and it's spot on. No whinging about 'oh it's cruel blah blah blah.' Just facts. It's on BBC2 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Yeah, watching it. Another pearler was his astonishment to learn the lambs were born ‘out here?!’ as he took in the landscape. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookandrabbit Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Just watching also can’t help but feel for the tenant farmers who are struggling not only against nature but increasing prices and dwindling incomes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Good to see the young farmer and his mates working to keep their farm going. So far an interesting programme, shame it is only a 3 part series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookandrabbit Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Just watched it all very interesting. He does a good programme. Also agree with Tightchoke good to see the young lad keeping going being supported by his mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 19 hours ago, chrisjpainter said: Anyone a fan of his? His new series on the Lakes is worth a watch. He's just brought out this gem: 'The grey squirrel has been a bit of a hand grenade in our woodlands.' We're now on a segment on shooting greys and it's spot on. No whinging about 'oh it's cruel blah blah blah.' Just facts. It's on BBC2 now Yes watched it, its good when you can say I've been there and know they aren't talking rubbish. 18 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Good to see the young farmer and his mates working to keep their farm going. So far an interesting programme, shame it is only a 3 part series. Like the lad said, what other choice did he have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 Is it just me, didn't he say something about liking greys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 33 minutes ago, old man said: Is it just me, didn't he say something about liking greys? He did, you can't say they aren't fun to watch. He also said about them carrying pox, out competing the reds and the damage they cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted November 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mice! said: He did, you can't say they aren't fun to watch. He also said about them carrying pox, out competing the reds and the damage they cause. And then let the couple talk about recipes for squirrel. You don't get that on countryfile... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciurus Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 I have always liked Simon Reeve, he comes over very well. The Lady culling greys is very well known in red squirrel circles. Her group remove seriously large numbers of greys every year. A few years ago, a local hotel put grey squirrel on their menu and it was very popular. Unfortunately, the antis started to threaten hotel staff on social media and the dish had to be removed from the menu. I thought the lad was very brave to continue to run the farm. He could have very easily just sold up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 14 hours ago, Sciurus said: A few years ago, a local hotel put grey squirrel on their menu and it was very popular. Unfortunately, the antis started to threaten hotel staff on social media and the dish had to be removed from the menu. This unfortunately is where we get hit the hardest as fieldsports and country sports folk, as soon as the other side hear about these kinds of things they go on the rampage with threats of death or arson on the hotel or pub etc. We and the landlords then have to submit to their crazy threats rather than them being pulled over hit coals for their illegal activity. It's mad that they get away with it. Same with masked Sabs, if any of us walked into a city centre with a full face cover on we'd be stopped within minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 5 hours ago, ShootingEgg said: This unfortunately is where we get hit the hardest as fieldsports and country sports folk, as soon as the other side hear about these kinds of things they go on the rampage with threats of death or arson on the hotel or pub etc. We and the landlords then have to submit to their crazy threats rather than them being pulled over hit coals for their illegal activity. It's mad that they get away with it. Same with masked Sabs, if any of us walked into a city centre with a full face cover on we'd be stopped within minutes. That always seems the way of it, nothing ever appears to happen to the thuggish mob, officialdom goes for the easy target law abiding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 I did enjoy the bit on the squirrels also interesting that he said about the damage they do to the trees, one of my perms lost a load of young oaks due to greys stripping the bark. Anyone see the Secret life of the forest, it was on last night on channel 5. Its filmed in Kielder forest and does show the red squirrels and says how bad the greys are for them. Also shows a Mandarin duck eating a mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 37 minutes ago, powler said: I did enjoy the bit on the squirrels also interesting that he said about the damage they do to the trees, one of my perms lost a load of young oaks due to greys stripping the bark. Anyone see the Secret life of the forest, it was on last night on channel 5. Its filmed in Kielder forest and does show the red squirrels and says how bad the greys are for them. Also shows a Mandarin duck eating a mouse. Superb filming and content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 On 15/11/2021 at 18:46, Sciurus said: The Lady culling greys is very well known in red squirrel circles. Her group remove seriously large numbers of greys every year. I'm not surprised but she has been getting a fare bit of stick on FB, with msgs that should get people banned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Mice! said: I'm not surprised but she has been getting a fare bit of stick on FB, with msgs that should get people banned But are you surprised they've not been.. if you insult and threaten certain groups of people it seems you get away with it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 2 hours ago, ShootingEgg said: But are you surprised they've not been.. if you insult and threaten certain groups of people it seems you get away with it ... I've no idea if they have or not, hopefully they've been reported, folk seem to get temporary bans for all sorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 10 hours ago, Mice! said: I've no idea if they have or not, hopefully they've been reported, folk seem to get temporary bans for all sorts. 13 hours ago, ShootingEgg said: But are you surprised they've not been.. if you insult and threaten certain groups of people it seems you get away with it ... Seems to be the way of it, sadly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Key board warriors they know they will get away with it if you passed them in the street probably as mild as a lamb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciurus Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 On 20/11/2021 at 15:20, Mice! said: I'm not surprised but she has been getting a fare bit of stick on FB, with msgs that should get people banned I’m not very good on Facebook, So haven’t seen any criticism only encouraging remarks, although one person complained we didn’t see her shooting! As we both know, she is a strong character and is prepared to stick her head over the parapet. The time and work she has done in encouraging and training others (not just red squirrel groups) to control grey squirrels is to be admired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 50 minutes ago, Sciurus said: I’m not very good on Facebook, So haven’t seen any criticism only encouraging remarks, although one person complained we didn’t see her shooting! As we both know, she is a strong character and is prepared to stick her head over the parapet. The time and work she has done in encouraging and training others (not just red squirrel groups) to control grey squirrels is to be admired. Absolutely mate, I only know about the criticism she has had because she has posted about it, most folk simply have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Was that about The Lakes or just more climate change indoctrination? It really is the new religion, with all sceptics being hailed as heretics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 12 hours ago, Scully said: Was that about The Lakes or just more climate change indoctrination? It really is the new religion, with all sceptics being hailed as heretics. Well said. Presenters are there to present, not preach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 13 hours ago, Scully said: Was that about The Lakes or just more climate change indoctrination? It really is the new religion, with all sceptics being hailed as heretics. I thought that too, not surprised really, all on the bandwagon? Will look at him differently now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 On 20/11/2021 at 23:04, Mice! said: I've no idea if they have or not, hopefully they've been reported, folk seem to get temporary bans for all sorts. you would certainly get banned if you suggested filling a Dyke with Faggots ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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