Dean k Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Well it was a lovely (windy and not sunny!!) day at the Manor today, and the Bicester Hunt with Whaddon Chase had a meet outside the front of the Manor. A good turn out and it was nice to see and support!! A big thankyou :unsure: to all involved in the orgainsing of the meet as it must take some planning every year. Some pictures below, Dean And long may it continue!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead-eye Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 lovely to see some hunting pictures on the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Nice pictures and what a great setting for a Meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroUK Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Firstly i thought that fox hunting with dogs is illegal? And secondly (And i know im gonna come across as an anti) what pleasure can you get out of hunting with dogs, its a barbaric sport and i feel for the fox in these situations. I have to say i have no problem with shooting fox but having it torn apart by dogs just seems a step over the mark for me. If for some reason i have got this all wrong and you are using a scented cloth or person to hunt then i have no problems and i mean no offence NitroUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traztaz Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 You have and are you sure this is the site for you??:unsure:???? Dog = pack animal and carnivour, fox = Prey and target for afor mentioned dog , do you have a problem with ferreting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 There are many loopholes with which we can still hunt foxes with dogs/hounds. The ban isn't very popular in the countryside and we will never stop hunting. :unsure: FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean k Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Firstly i thought that fox hunting with dogs is illegal? And secondly (And i know im gonna come across as an anti) what pleasure can you get out of hunting with dogs, its a barbaric sport and i feel for the fox in these situations. I have to say i have no problem with shooting fox but having it torn apart by dogs just seems a step over the mark for me. If for some reason i have got this all wrong and you are using a scented cloth or person to hunt then i have no problems and i mean no offence NitroUK Everyone is allowed their own thoughts on the matter NitroUK, but on a site like this I do feel saddened that you wrote the above I did not put this thread up for people to say if they agree or not, just for the pictures to be seen by like minded folk :unsure: Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Sam Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Whether or not your agree with hound hunting, that is a hell of a house you got there mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean k Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Yes one does live in a nice area, does'nt one :unsure: !! I wish, just another paying NT member like the rest Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 I was out with the West Meath in Ireland last week. There must have been about 60 riders, which seemed really good for a Wednesday meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Nitro - in case you weren`t aware the fox is dead long before the dogs "rip" the fox apart, which BTW I have never seen. The hounds that were alte to the kill tend to just sniff or occaisionally rag the cadaver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroUK Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 WOW that stired things up abit Obviously there are many misconceptions of fox hunting with hounds, especially by those such as myself who have never done it. With regards to have i found the right site for me.............The answer is yes . i am not against hunting nor am i an anti, infact far from it, for me aslong as the death is quick and as painless as possible i have no problems at all. be it a fox or a rat they all deserve a quick death TrazTaz you said Dog = pack animal and carnivour correct fox = Prey and target for afor mentioned dog sorry i dont agree,wild Dogs are not a native species to England and the fox is near if not at the top of the UK food chain do you have a problem with ferreting? No as a rabbit recognises the danger due to stoats etc (obviously fox's recognise the danger of fox hunting now but that has developed over years of persecution) Dean as you said Everyone is allowed their own thoughts on the matter ..........completly agree however i dont understand why you put this...... on a site like this I do feel saddened that you wrote the above...... i was not judgeing you nor condeming you simply more curiosity than anything and my opinion on what i thought i knew I did not put this thread up for people to say if they agree or not, just for the pictures to be seen by like minded folk Sorry and i dont want to sound harsh but this may come out as though i am, as its easy to hear something differently when reading it from a screen but surley you put your pictures up to hear peoples opinions and thoughts on them......... as such i have posted mine. I respect the fact that you enjoy hunting with hounds and i hold nothing against you for doing so , we all get our kicks one way or another, for me its with my air rifle takeing pigeons heads off And finally henry d you said in case you weren`t aware the fox is dead long before the dogs "rip" the fox apart, which BTW I have never seen. I have 2 questions on this 1) how do you know the fox is dead before the dogs get hold of it ? 2) how is the fox killed if not in the jaws of the dogs ? Sorry if any of this sounds like a true anti talking im really not its just pure curiosity over a sport i know very little about and like a great number of the genral public who know little of this sport i am miss informed and un educated in such a practice, these questions are to greater widen my knowledge and not to condem the sport. Thanks again NitroUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkamark Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) I was out with the West Meath in Ireland last week. There must have been about 60 riders, which seemed really good for a Wednesday meet. Good stuff teal thats not to far from me Some of the hunts here have a ridiculous amount of horses following the hounds but its nice to see them still at it A fair amount more fall to my rifle than the hounds though Edited February 24, 2008 by tikkamark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 as a ex terrierman all i can say is this debate will go on and on .hunting with hounds will go on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Nitro, Its much the same as a terrier with a rat, Its very swift probably far swifter than the many animals the fox had killed during its time. My ex hunted for years and she had a few days out driven shooting and wouldn't come again as she felt it was far more barbaric She'd also been whipping in so had been at the business end unlike most riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead-eye Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 no offence but what hope do we have to get fox hunting back if shooters are slagging it of the fox is killed in seconds and hunting with hounds is more targeted at unhealthy foxes that cant get away did anyone on here used to go hunting with hounds but instead of taking horses taking guns? so shooting the fox insted of the hounds catching it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 If you know little about it and wish to further your knowledge before typing then why not ask for information before posting the tripe you did in your first reply in this topic ? You condem it as barbaric then come asking for answers, do you put your socks on before your shoes ? Some air rifle you have if its capable of "taking pigeons heads off". Not judging or condemning, ok re read your first post and say that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroUK Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) No need to be offensive Digger im not stupid so dont emply that i am with that do you put your socks on rubish, whats a forum for if not to put your opinion across and ask questions, yes i dont fully agree with fox hunting because the way it is portrayed is barbaric and i beleive it to be such, however on listening to other people on here with more knowledge and back ground i hope to learn a little, maybe you could help instead of shouting your mouth off and being patronising towards me. With regards to my air rifle takeing the heads off pidgeons.....its a saying i suppose i could of said "for me its with my air rifle putting small holes in pigeons heads" if that would suit you better? and i have re read my post and yes it may of came across as tho i was condeming the sport but i wasnt i was simply saying i personally in my opinion (if thats ok.... am i allowed an opinion or will someone go off on one ?)think that the sport is barbaric and that i feel for the fox but again thats just an opinion. However opinions can be changed, mine as of yet still takes a dim view of the sport, but isnt it the job of the people who partake in the sport to spread the knowledge? If every time someone doesnt have an opinion that matches yours or someone asks a question with regards to hunting foxes with dogs and you start mouthing off then what kind of impression are people going to get not only of the sport but the people who do it? for me this is topic closed as this argument will just keep going, if i have offended anyone i appologise and as im sure i have said before each to there own ! NitroUK Edited February 24, 2008 by NitroUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk shooter Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) Nitrouk, You aren't the only one who doesn't agree with fox hunting, I don't either, but if its a choice between being allowed to carryout a lawful pastime and no countrysports at all, then I will support the attempt to overturn the ban everytime. I have done just about everything in terms of shooting and have no problems with ferretting, fox shooting, trapping, hare coursing (When it was allowed I had a dog that ran with the Swaffham coursers) or any other form except fox hunting with dogs, I just don't see it as fair, but even so I have still attended boxing day meets etc as a show of solidarity. When will people learn that a forum is a place to air views and opinions regardless of the title of the Forum, slagging off other members is just the sort of blinkered attitude that anti's have to our pastimes. Give it a rest you numpties. SS Sorry also meant to say the pics are great, nice setting, nice mounts and pack. Edited February 24, 2008 by Suffolk shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Nitrouk, You aren't the only one who doesn't agree with fox hunting, I don't either, but if its a choice between being allowed to carryout a lawful pastime and no countrysports at all, then I will support the attempt to overturn the ban everytime. I have done just about everything in terms of shooting and have no problems with ferretting, fox shooting, trapping, hare coursing (When it was allowed I had a dog that ran with the Swaffham coursers) or any other form except fox hunting with dogs, I just don't see it as fair, but even so I have still attended boxing day meets etc as a show of solidarity. When will people learn that a forum is a place to air views and opinions regardless of the title of the Forum, slagging off other members is just the sort of blinkered attitude that anti's have to our pastimes. Give it a rest you numpties. SS Sorry also meant to say the pics are great, nice setting, nice mounts and pack. Well put SS, united we stand ect who'll be targeted next? Air Rifles, Wildfowlers? still i'm alright Jack, is the attitude that can only assist the antis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 hare courseing hmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgunspud Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Nice pics mate, Well done I am a shooter myself but sounds like one of the menbers needs to wake up a bit, :blink: Hunting has been a big part of English Tradition for so many years we dont have that meny left, You stick to what you do mate and let the hounds run free. When we need people on the hunt to help save our sport you might think again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEREALTHRILLER Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Great to see a large pack of dogs.....must be quite a sight watching them hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Firstly i thought that fox hunting with dogs is illegal? And secondly (And i know im gonna come across as an anti) what pleasure can you get out of hunting with dogs, its a barbaric sport and i feel for the fox in these situations. I have to say i have no problem with shooting fox but having it torn apart by dogs just seems a step over the mark for me. If for some reason i have got this all wrong and you are using a scented cloth or person to hunt then i have no problems and i mean no offence NitroUK Yes you have got it wrong and in the eyes of many members on this site you will be regarded as nothing but an anti. I suggest you find another site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroUK Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 As i have already said in 2 maybe 3 of my posts i am not an anti, I have no problem with shooting animals be it a rat or a fox if someone has the legal right to shoot it then go right ahead as far as i am concerned i just dont agree with fox hunting with dogs. With regards to people treating me like an anti and telling me to find another site i honestly dont care, make your own minds up on me but im going no were. If you dont like me for having an opinion that differs from yours then maybe its time you grew up abit and do me and yourself's a favour and stop reading my posts if they offend you so much. It doesnt matter what walk of life you are from you will always find someone that doesnt agree with you on something. As it happens i am in the minority with this particular subject but it doesnt mean i should be ridiculed and forced to leave a website that i have up untill now enjoyed contributing towards. SS also said he doesnt agree with it i dont see anyone here jumping on the band waggon telling him to find another site.... why is that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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