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QUOTE FROM THE RT REVEREND DOMINIC WALKER OGS, Bishop of Monmouth
"I used to hunt myself...I
can remember seeing a fox killed...it's stomach was torn apart. It screamed. It was a terrible sight. And although they
tried to keep the younger members of the hunt back, we saw what had happened and I was told this was not untypical."
In other words, this was a regular occurrence!!!
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation, BASC, formerly known as the Wildfowlers Association, are one of the largest organisations in the world. We can only assume they changed their name to appeal to the public at large and therefore give their sport a more acceptable face. The use of the word conservation gives the impression they conserve wildlife, but we all know that they're only really interested in taking life.
Okay, so a few will plant the odd tree, but then so do none shooters. Most members of BASC only care about using birds and animals as live targets. Letters to newspapers from shot gun enthusiasts often claim they shoot to help farmers be rid of so called pests. In truth hobby shooters couldn't care less about helping out their farmer mates - all they care about is having a fun day out with the lads and playing with their guns. The birds/animals they kill and in many cases maim are nothing to them, they're just fodder to feed their craving.
These people shoot all kinds of birds deemed a pest, but the massive flocks of yester-year are disappearing at an alarming rate. Wood pigeons, a favoured pest for sport shooters are still fairly plentiful but they're not nearly as prolific as they were twenty years ago. We see more in towns these days. Some might say that it's a good thing but it's the slippery slope. The decline of many species (now protected) is the result of over shooting. But any shooting is an act of depravity unless it's done to put a suffering animal/bird out of it's misery.
Crows are another favoured target for shooters. These creatures are highly intelligent and are now known to hold gatherings (funeral services) for fallen friends - no kidding! Yet they are slaughtered mercilessly by hobby shooters because some farmers claim they destroy their crops. You will find the odd farmer (I knew one) who doesn't mind them on his land because they eat beetles and other insects that can do a lot of damage to crops. But let's be clear, these birds are shot first for fun and second in the misguided belief that they're very destructive. Maybe they are a pest to some farmers, but there are things that a farmer can do to limit damage to his crops. Bird scarers that go off intermittently are excellent. I've seen these devices employed and they do work because I've seen tall healthy crops where these things were being used.
If hobby shooters must enjoy playing with their guns then they should take up clay pigeon shooting. It's a sport that requires great skill, and I'm told is great fun. Far better than snuffing out some poor creature that's just trying to survive like the rest of us.
In a recent letter to a local paper, Debbie Collins, speaking on behalf of the British Association of Shooting and Conservation, BASC, claimed that there was nothing wrong with members shooting birds deemed a pest, even during the big freeze. Well I beg to differ! It would have to be a very heartless person who would take up arms against defenceless birds in harsh weather when these creatures are desperately trying to find food in order to keep warm and stay alive.
According to a recent press release by another BACS spokesman, birds that can legally be shot include house sparrows, starlings, herring gulls, plus great and lesser black backed gulls. Yet these birds are in serious decline which is why England and Scotland removed starlings and house sparrows from most general licences in 2005, and herring gulls this year.
Five years on and the Welsh Assembly are still dragging their feet which comes as no surprise, given their track record on persecuting birds and animals when they see fit.
Collins also accused those
of us speaking out (against the killing of wildlife) of being animal rights extremists. Extremist
generally applies to people who have broken the law to achieve their aims and who pose a threat to public safety. Her statement
could be applied to hunt extremists, since there is plenty of proven evidence that some have resorted
to violence in defence of their barbaric blood-sports.
You need only check the internet to see that the only
people killed and injured, were those trying to defend animals.
But any comments from the kind of people who can take the lives of defenceless birds/animals for their own amusement, should be viewed with contempt!
Please let's just have a Welsh Government that is for all the people and not just farmers, hunters and shooters.
The horses and doggies get their outings, the people enjoy the ride and the beauty of the countryside - and at the end of a good afternoon out - no animal is tormented and killed! Those who do not want or support this humane alternative can only be lovers of blood, torture and death.
FOX HUNTING - SPORT FOR THE CRUEL
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Facts about foxes and hunting with hounds
Fact – Vixens are very caring towards their young. Did you know that foxes also wag their tails and whimper like pet dogs? So how can we allow them to be so cruelly tortured to death by those with no compassion? After all, you wouldn’t legally be allowed to treat pet dogs like this, so why foxes, deer and hares?
BECAUSE THIS IS THE HORRIFIC TRUTH......!!!!!!!
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| This is the brutal reality of fox hunting...!!!! |
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| An exhausted fox thrown to the hounds |
The earth was further cleared. Eventually by jamming the fox's head back with his spade he then pulled the struggling victim out grabbing it also by its brush. Twisting the fox on to its back he bowed its head to its backside. Out of sheer fear the fox urinated dousing its hind legs and brush. It was then dropped into a waiting sack held open by Stan and the others. "Call the hunt!" ordered Terry; everyone shouted. When after waiting some five minutes or more neither hounds nor riders appeared and a youngster was despatched down the hillside to try and find them. The fox was grunting, kicking and struggling in the sack. Terry warned Stan to keep a tight grip on it. Terry was in high spirits now and told the diggers to expect to see some real fun. "
"With every escape avenue blocked the fox swung about and set off towards Birch farm. Bleeding and soaked in urine it emitted a scent that even the worst hounds in the world could track. On and on it went twisting and turning as best it could but it had suffered crippling injuries. It made one last vain attempt to lose its scent on the road before being caught in a garden."(undercover investigation into fox hunting http://www.acigawis.co.uk/toppage1.htm)
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| The look of fear and exhaustion |
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| Barbaric voyeurism - absolute cruelty..... |
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| The look of terror says it all...... |
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| The terrierman's boot traps this poor dug out fox |
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| Helpless face on this dug out fox.... |
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| True face of the 'redcoats' |
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| Hunt thugs / terriermen |
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| The violence of CA supporters at Westminster |
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| Photo by Judi Hewitt |
IN THE LAMPERS BEAM
No time to run,
no time to scream, you cannot hid from the lampers beam,
No time to think, no last reprieve, there isn't even time
to grieve,
The rifle bullet rips your jaw, your mangled face just blood and gore,
The shooter cares not for your
life, he only thinks of gun and knife,
But who's to know what lies in store, for the hunter when he's at God's
door?
Judi Hewitt
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