![]() ![]() We could start by managing forests to favour conifers (which reds prefer) over deciduous trees (the grey’s favourite). We need to show a bit more respect to this highly successful species and there are alternative options to culling. But neither do I take any joy from the thought of the tens of thousands of culled grey squirrels and the infinite number that we will have to kill if current plans are to continue in perpetuity. I don’t want Britain to lose its native red squirrel. using only high quality metals and finished to exceptional standards. All our cast metal slingshots are made by us in our foundry in Sheffield. We could save ourselves a lot of time, money and effort by not persecuting grey squirrels. World-leading cast metal catapult/slingshot designs and collaborations with the slingshot community’s best shooters and designers. Harris has instead suggested that we should move the reds to protected islands and let nature take its course on the mainland. ![]() A report by Stephen Harris and colleagues at the University of Bristol concluded that culling greys to save reds is neither viable nor economic. Nobody seriously believes that the grey squirrel could be exterminated in the UK. How many dead greys is a live red worth? The success of this sustained massacre is debatable. The killing is “humane” – but how free of pain and suffering is it for the squirrels? We poison them. In response, what we do, is kill them by the tens of thousands, year after year. They do what they do which is to be grey squirrels. ![]() Since they are scavengers, they will eat almost anything and destroy crops as well. Squirrels can be some of the cutest rodents you can find, but when they are left unchecked, they can do a lot of damage to your property. Neither do they have any control over the pox that they carry. Whether you are a rancher or you have a squirrel problem, we would recommend the Gamo Big Cat 1250 Air Rifle. How would we feel if we were to trap, poison and shoot the red squirrel? Greys did not come over here of their own accord and did not ask to be introduced. I do however find it hilarious and very enter. Jason Gilchrist/The grey squirrel is not so different from the red. Just so everyone knows, I do NOT take credit for filming ANY of these, nor do I partake in such brutish things. Watch out! The grey squirrel is under attack. ![]()
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