Thread: Thermal Optics under scrutiny?

Originally Posted by whanahuia

So you would say Its not about pest control, you want to use a thermal because it makes it easier. Inadvertently pest control by DOC's definition is taking place any time someone shoots a wild deer, pig, possum, goat etc.

any of you others agree with that?

Currently does using a thermal do any harm to hunting? What harm are you suggesting it does? Allowing the use of thermals may increase the number of animals taken> But if the decent hunters here are to be believed there are too many animals around now and if we as hunters don't drop the "pest" numbers professionals will be paid to cull or poison them

If you know someone near Wellington requiring some pest control that is willing to sponsor me a thermal, let me know