In reply to Post #119
Hear, bloody hear
It's an emotive subject but we (as anglers) need to keep our message clear, accurate and factual. We don't need various groups of anglers attempting to fight it as individuals we need to combine efforts and resources. Our voice will be louder and can't be ignored.
Hear, bloody hear
It's an emotive subject but we (as anglers) need to keep our message clear, accurate and factual. We don't need various groups of anglers attempting to fight it as individuals we need to combine efforts and resources. Our voice will be louder and can't be ignored.
In reply to Post #127
In reply to Post #128
Dear Fellow Angler,
I am writing with regard to the petition which was launched yesterday by the Barbel Society .
Let me start by giving a massive thank you to everyone who has signed our petition.
The response in the first twenty four hours has been truly amazing and confirms our belief that this topic really does strike a chord with so many people.
We fully understand the concerns some have raised but let me say first and foremost this petition is all about numbers - the number of people who consider this subject to be among those right at the top of the Angling Agenda and who want to add their weight to that cause.
We acknowledge the fact that the wording of the petition may be somewhat vague but please bear in mind there is a limit to what can be said. We needed to grab attention and be all inclusive and it's fair to say the initial response has justified our decision.
Dear Fellow Angler,
I am writing with regard to the petition which was launched yesterday by the Barbel Society .
Let me start by giving a massive thank you to everyone who has signed our petition.
The response in the first twenty four hours has been truly amazing and confirms our belief that this topic really does strike a chord with so many people.
We fully understand the concerns some have raised but let me say first and foremost this petition is all about numbers - the number of people who consider this subject to be among those right at the top of the Angling Agenda and who want to add their weight to that cause.
We acknowledge the fact that the wording of the petition may be somewhat vague but please bear in mind there is a limit to what can be said. We needed to grab attention and be all inclusive and it's fair to say the initial response has justified our decision.
In reply to Post #129
We also understand the current legal situation but we are primarily river anglers and for us it may be somewhat different.
Bear in mind also that it has taken the Stillwater lobby the best part of twenty years to reach their current position - we cannot and will not wait that long.
How a satisfactory result is achieved is for ‘experts‘ to decide but we would be at that table armed with the knowledge that we have thousands in support, it's why we need your signatures!
The coming six months are hugely significant, it's a time when YOU can make a difference.
Sign up, give us that mandate and we will fight hard on your behalf.
The very future of angling is at stake and if that isn't worth fighting for - for our children and grandchildren - then I don't know what is.
Steve Pope - Barbel Society Chairman
We also understand the current legal situation but we are primarily river anglers and for us it may be somewhat different.
Bear in mind also that it has taken the Stillwater lobby the best part of twenty years to reach their current position - we cannot and will not wait that long.
How a satisfactory result is achieved is for ‘experts‘ to decide but we would be at that table armed with the knowledge that we have thousands in support, it's why we need your signatures!
The coming six months are hugely significant, it's a time when YOU can make a difference.
Sign up, give us that mandate and we will fight hard on your behalf.
The very future of angling is at stake and if that isn't worth fighting for - for our children and grandchildren - then I don't know what is.
Steve Pope - Barbel Society Chairman
In reply to Post #130
The official response from the barbel society. I had to do it in two halves as the text box wouldn't let me do it in one go, and excuse the fact it's abit arse about face
The official response from the barbel society. I had to do it in two halves as the text box wouldn't let me do it in one go, and excuse the fact it's abit arse about face
In reply to Post #113
so what happens to said otters trapped inside the rspbs large fenced reserves
so what happens to said otters trapped inside the rspbs large fenced reserves
In reply to Post #132
Even I can't find that out...BUT...they are more than happy to cull deer, foxes
Even I can't find that out...BUT...they are more than happy to cull deer, foxes
In reply to Post #132
DP
DP
In reply to Post #130
Mods..can I have a bout of touretts please
Mods..can I have a bout of touretts please
In reply to Post #135
No clearer?
No clearer?
In reply to Post #135
In reply to Post #136
Straight up question for you..a simple yes or no
Do you know their intentions for thee humane non lethal excessive they are on about .?
Straight up question for you..a simple yes or no
Do you know their intentions for thee humane non lethal excessive they are on about .?
Nobody's denying the petition is well intentioned, but the fact is it is utterly, utterly pointless.
Until it reaches 100,000 signatures it is only going to get a polite “Yeah, thanks for that” and a rapid burial.
Even at a 100,000 signatures it will only be considered for debate in parliament.
The likelyhood of 100,000 anglers signing it?
Laughable.
It'll peter out before the 10,000 'ignore me" mark.
What this is, is 6000 anglers saying “somebody do something, we've no idea what though - that's your problem”
It's a vent of frustration, nothing more.
Until it reaches 100,000 signatures it is only going to get a polite “Yeah, thanks for that” and a rapid burial.
Even at a 100,000 signatures it will only be considered for debate in parliament.
The likelyhood of 100,000 anglers signing it?
Laughable.
It'll peter out before the 10,000 'ignore me" mark.
What this is, is 6000 anglers saying “somebody do something, we've no idea what though - that's your problem”
It's a vent of frustration, nothing more.
It was reassuring to read the wildlife trusts fb post earlier categorically stating that absolutely no otters have been reintroduced and that levels have increased due to improving water conditions & increasing fish stocks. Well that's put that myth to rest....
In reply to Post #140
Yet 74% of rivers in UK are in a poor state?
And they have been reintroduced...127 originally...and rehab centres have a licence to release a certain amount per year?. So that's not accurate info from wildlife trust
Yet 74% of rivers in UK are in a poor state?
And they have been reintroduced...127 originally...and rehab centres have a licence to release a certain amount per year?. So that's not accurate info from wildlife trust