actions of one could ruin for all

Hi Jezza,

I have nothing against pig hunting by people such as yourself who, as you said, are eradicating these very destructive feral animals and don't cause excess suffering to the animal. However, on the program I saw there were a number of people interviewed who appeared to have the same attitude as those in the clip. I would support an investigation into the sport so that rogue elements are brought to justice.

I am not what people may term an 'animal lover' but I abhor gratuitous violence towards any creature.

What video are you talking about?

It's the minority few that screw it up for us all.

BW.

I would consider myself an animal / nature lover,I'm a country vet nurse and even go as far as saying a greeny (depending on your take of the word) I am also a practical person. Feral animal or any animal need a little bit of respect n how they are killed. But at the end of the day people need to stop jumping on a band wagon due to a few clips they see on youtube or the news with no other background knowledge of what goes on.
While I have no wish to go pig or roo hunting at any stage I have no objection to others doing it. 99% of people who hunt look after their dogs, kill as cleanly as possible have fun and do the countryside a favour at the same time.

The live export ban was caused by the same thing a few people causing trouble for a relatively well organised industry. I'd hate to see some of these people spend a day working in cattle yards when cutting, de-horning and branding is being done it's done as humanely as possible but is still gruesome in alot of cases, but the damage from not doing it is alot worse down the track.

My last gripe is Rodeos - many are the heart of country areas where young and old come together for a day or a weekend of fun. All the uneducated (often city people not meaning to offend) see is animals being used for the fun of people. They do not stop and think about what would happen to the broncs if they were no Rodeos. Many are horses that were no able to be broken in so they were given to rodeo contractors the only other option would have been the doggers. the Bulls would be straight to the meatworks instead of spending probably 200 days a year in a paddock eating or being fed living the dream life. Sick animals don't buck so these animal are kept healthy. When accidents happen and they get hurt if it is treatable they are seen by the vet or put down humanly if it is serious. Yet they cry that it's cruel some of these animals are treated better thank pet horses. These horses work for their living and most love it 8 seconds work a few times a year is a pretty good life to me. I've seen some of the older broncs and bulls buck their heart out for 8 seconds and stop on the spot when the buzzer sounds...

Sorry to go on a bit of a side track rant but it's the same people that cause all the problems... those that take the actions of a few video clips as being indicative of the whole sport or business..

It's not fair and its time for the majority to stand up and be heard.....

Agree Jezza,

I dont do it any more but fully support your sport. Did a lot when I was younger & got a lot of mates who do it, unfortunately you cant legislate against simpletons.

Cheers Wilko

Rightly or wrongly I would think the sport is doomed to go the way of cock fighting, dog fighting, bull baiting, etc. Historically sports that pit one animal against in this way have eventually been banned. Videos such as those shown will hasten the inevitable. I couldn't watch all of it - filthy scum.

Is it the actions of one person? The report indicated there were a lot of videos for them to choose from but most were too graphic for television and I know I have met a fair number of people that laugh at cruelty. Although not typical I suspect it might be common enough. Many videos online will not be from Australia though I suppose...... does that make a difference.... dunno.

thanks to all who replyed i did the post to see the attitude of people who actually enjoy the bush, and not the people who determine the outcomes of such circumstances from their desk in the city