Re: The R.S.P.B permits hunting!a

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From: Robert Peffers
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:30

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"Adam Hart" <Adam.Hart@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message 
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> The R.S.P.B permits hunting!
> 13/01/2008 21:56:52 by Jim
> http://www.birddiary.co.uk/discusshome.asp?tid=1052
>
> In the papers today,a report stating that at Langstone harbour in
> Dorset,the rspb is actually issuing hunting licences!WHAT!I hear you
> say.Well,i believe it.Apparently this has been going on for 30
> years.The warden says its because to police the hunting would be too
> difficult,so by issuing licences,it can be better monitored..In the
> same way Churchill ought to have issued visas to the Germans in
> 1940,because defending the country was too difficult!
>
> I bet these hunting licences bring in a pretty penny,and as they are
> only hunting common ducks,why not?
> So,common ducks dont need protecting then?Then again,its well known
> that the rspb doesnt include the Red Grouse on its protected species
> list.Why,rich toffs pay thousands to shoot them!
>
> I would urge all members to address the rspb about the issuing of
> hunting licences,and consider their memberships otherwise!
> Because,it seems,the rspb is only concerned with protecting those
> species which people(non birders) will pay good money to see,such as
> White tailed Eagle,Osprey etc,etc.
>
> If you visit an rspb reserve as a birder,you do feel like an
> undertaker at a wedding.The rspb constantly is mystifying
> birding,putting it forward as only something you can do if you a a
> member,or go on a "guided tour".
> But for them to not only condone duck hunting but issue licences-its
> like that dreadful"canned hunting"which occurs in Africa,where rich
> yanks pay thousands to shoot game,on private game parks.Disgusting!I
> have emailed the rspb on this matter,and i urge you all to do too.I
> think i will withdraw my membership if this does not stop
> immediately!Thank you.
>
> a

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