THE LAST HURRAH … FOR A WHILE

Mick Garvey’s taking an unwanted break - but a recent trip is still fresh in his mind

- Mick Garvey

As I write this, I’m not sure where we stand with pest control because everyone I have contacted has been, let’s say ‘economical’ with their answers. I have contacted a few including my local MP, my firearms officer and the BASC, and the picture is still somewhat cloudy because they all are waiting on clarity. You cannot blame them because the first time someone gets pulled it’ll be … “Well, so and so said it was okay!” and no one wants to get the blame for someone else’s actions, especially if it involves a firearm. Various sources inform me that their FAO says it’s okay, and even BASC have said something similar albeit with a getout clause or two, but I have taken the decision to take an undeserved break until reliable clarity has been offered. I did manage to get out a couple of times before the lockdown was announced, so luck was on my side with that.

LOOKING BACK

Last month, I spoke about an old friend and work contact who had been experiencing problems with squirrels from a nearby copse. Well, as suggested to my friend I returned and fitted one of my ‘indestructible’ squirrel feeders; made from six-inch galvanised steel cable trunking, it certainly was indestructible and would last a lifetime. It was topped up with my skinny mix – with extra peanuts – and left for a week to get them feeding confidently.

SLOW AND DELIBERATE