Tag: Shooting
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Pheasant shooting – the insanity
The image above is from Gould (John). The Birds of Great Britain, 1862-1873. A lively debate in the pub last night on a subject I often try to avoid or change because I tend to get overheated to say the least. Of the four people involved two were completely against me, one didn’t say much,…
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Protect the Wild and the Hunt Saboteurs
Monday was a big day for both. Protect the Wild launched bloodbusiness.info – “A searchable database to help us all make informed choices about our spending” which I have been excited about for a while. It is in its infancy but will grow I am sure and I hope they will include a suggestion of…
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Every Animal Is Someone
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this year and has launched this wonderful new slogan with typical skill and panache. This morning I received their Vanguard Member newsletter in which I was appalled to read that forced swim tests are still being carried out at the University of…