Thread: Tahr Update from Doc

@Nick-D , me and a couple mates went into Carneys Creeks up the Havelock in 1989 , supposedly the first to hunt it after it was closed by DOC for sometime while they conducted a Tahr survey , can’t remember how long it was closed for hunting or what they were actually recording , but there was still bugger all Tahr in there even after a spell of no pressure .

Originally Posted by Lucky

@Nick-D , me and a couple mates went into Carneys Creeks up the Havelock in 1989 , supposedly the first to hunt it after it was closed by DOC for sometime while they conducted a Tahr survey , can’t remember how long it was closed for hunting or what they were actually recording , but there was still bugger all Tahr in there even after a spell of no pressure .

That duplicates my one experience in the same area around that time me, very disappointed I was to say the least.

I went to see my local Labour MP two weeks ago to ask what he thinks about the cull and to express my disgust at the lack of consultation. He wasn’t available (as I expected), but a very nice lady told me to leave the issue with me and guaranteed that I would get a response. I followed up with an email and got a reply saying that it was nothing to do with my MP and that my email had been forwarded to the “honourable” Sage. I replied that she is the problem and that my query was to establish what my MP’s position was and that my vote was contingent on his stance.

So far crickets. My view of politicians was already low and now it’s as low as a snake’s armpit in a wheel rut. I’m emailing next week to say that my vote is gone as I’m appalled by this cull and the fact that it is being directed by an unelected minister with no mandate.

I’m a reasonable, easy going bloke, but this has got my goat. Pack of cnuts!