Browning Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I can guess the type of people that take part in it. Rather a silly statement there chummy, I would very much like to know what type of person you guess I am!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirnovember Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Rather a silly statement there chummy, I would very much like to know what type of person you guess I am!!! A gentleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I think we have to remember that diggers have a job to do. For them, this is what puts food on the table, and not a sport. Its not to everybodys taste (me being one of them), but it is part of the outdoor life that we have to accpept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndeerejoe Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 the digging out website as above is an anti website who are also against shooting coursing hunting ferreting fishing and everything else in between people in the countryside need to stick together as an ex terrierman for a hunt it was pest controll but i enjoyed working my terriers the same way as people enjoy working there lurchers and ferrets there is no difference. pigeon shooting is pest controll at the end of the day so is it wrong to shoot pigeons for sport no of course its not. there is nothing worse than people who do one country sport whilst having a pop at the other sports people seem to think that shooting is safe when its not shooting is the next thing on the antis list then fishing and ferreting we all need to pull together to keep the sports we love and before anyone has a go i shoot/hunt/fish/ferret/course and work my falcon LONG LIVE HUNTING **** THE BAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Digging foxes from their dens I belive. Search it on google if you wan't more information. I didn't even know what it was untill today. So, you have not done it, seen it, don't really know what its about, or why its done, but you are against it and the people that do it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I only recently found out what this was, and to be honest, it's hardy the actions of true Sportsmen. What happened to the 'fair chase' and all that? I don't know how anyone can call digging a 'countrysport', or any kind of hunting pastime. I can guess the type of people that take part in it. I presume you think anyone who lamps foxes by night are also non sporting, anyone who digs a ferreted rabbit or fenn trapping rats, no chase involved there. If you are not a troll you are doing a fair impression of one, sunshine The extent of your knowledge on the matter is what? Reading a solitary article on a dubious website, you'll make an excellent lawyer. TP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezbear Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I regularly dig to terriers for fox and it's a guaranteed way to make sure that problem foxes are dealt with. I've found all sorts outside there sets fawns, swans, geese, lambs as well as the usual rabbits, etc. Although i've only been out with the hunt a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 No different to digging to a rabbit when out ferreting. Not much enjoyment if it's belting down and freezing but sometimes has to be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Anyone else find this all rather strange? Must be the season for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancashireunter Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Anyone else find this all rather strange? Must be the season for it. Yes I definatly agree! Maybe we need a forum rule /agreement not to discuss in public any differences between various fieldsports. Antis read this and are no doubt loving it (if not taking part in the discussion already!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badshot Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 As a sheep farmer if i have a problem fox that needs dealing with i really don't mind how it is done as long as the fox has as swift a departure as possible. The amount of lambs i have lost through foxes over the years you wouldn't believe. One year we had a vixen which couldn't seem to catch them well enough to hold onto and we had dozens of injured lambs until we managed to catch it in the act and shoot it. BTW havn't had to dig a fox yet but if needed i would most definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Do you agree with digging? Yes I do. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunters_return Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I think we have to remember that diggers have a job to do. For them, this is what puts food on the table, and not a sport. Its not to everybodys taste (me being one of them), but it is part of the outdoor life that we have to accpept. I think the word accept should have been protect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the poacher Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 theres nowt wrong with digging to terriers i do it week in week out and enjoy every min of it thats what terriers are bred for they enjoy it to beleive you me aslong as you stick to the right rules and regulations lol go for it its like shooting theres alot of people i know thinks its cruel but in my eyes each to their own ps if youve never tried it youll never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirnovember Posted March 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 I presume you think anyone who lamps foxes by night are also non sporting, anyone who digs a ferreted rabbit or fenn trapping rats, no chase involved there. If you are not a troll you are doing a fair impression of one, sunshine The extent of your knowledge on the matter is what? Reading a solitary article on a dubious website, you'll make an excellent lawyer. TP I've shot plenty of foxes at night. I wouldn't dig to one though. I have my opinion, and you have yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I've shot plenty of foxes at night. I wouldn't dig to one though. I have my opinion, and you have yours. Yes,and you are making an opinion on someting you know nothing about !! You have also made an opinion on the type of people that do this thing you know nothing about ? So next time you want to condem something,it may help if you know something about which you condem ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 what part of the fluffy countryside do you live in? Obviously you shoot only as a hobby and not to control pests, digging is done by hunts because they are there to control foxes. You don't get it publicised much but the digging I'm guessing probably accounts for more foxes than the hounds but that is what they are out there for. Fox control not fox chasing, Possibly you need to get out and experience a bit of the countryside or go back to the peta or RSPCA or greenpeace website whichever you came from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I only recently found out what this was, and to be honest, it's hardy the actions of true Sportsmen. What happened to the 'fair chase' and all that? I don't know how anyone can call digging a 'countrysport', or any kind of hunting pastime. I can guess the type of people that take part in it. Maybe you could explain to the forum why a fair majority of you posts relate to what you would consider unsporting pastimes? Are you gathering information for something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 what part of the fluffy countryside do you live in? Obviously you shoot only as a hobby and not to control pests, digging is done by hunts because they are there to control foxes. You don't get it publicised much but the digging I'm guessing probably accounts for more foxes than the hounds but that is what they are out there for. Fox control not fox chasing, Possibly you need to get out and experience a bit of the countryside or go back to the peta or RSPCA or greenpeace website whichever you came from. The vast majority of foxes killed by the hunt were/are shot after digging to them and very few are caught on the run so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 don't take this the wrong way BB but it sort of gives the idea of the hunt killing the sick and injured foxes a bit of a side swipe, however does give them a bit more credibility as a form of pest control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 don't take this the wrong way BB but it sort of gives the idea of the hunt killing the sick and injured foxes a bit of a side swipe, however does give them a bit more credibility as a form of pest control I didnt take it the wrong way and i thought someone may say that.In my experience,(and i would say that is more than most on here as an ex terrier man for a hunt)A fit and healthy fox will run, the last place he will go, is to ground.He will go to ground but only as a last resort.A fox that is old, weak or injured will immediately look for cover and somewhere to go to ground.If you run a fox for 5 mile and he goes to ground,the chances are he will be a fit healthy fox.If you run one for 3 fields and he goes to ground the chances are he will be in some way inferior due to the things listed before,so even in the decision to dig or not you can still be selective. The foxes are dug to, then shot and then sometimes thrown to the hounds dead,especially if there is young hounds running that day,as a reward and to bring them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 NO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancashireunter Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 NO! YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperfox36 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 digging out charlie is a no no in my book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adbirdy Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Yes definitely, used to do it a lot with my old fella, the greatest sport of them all, with the bravest dogs doing what they were bred for!!! Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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