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  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    @manderson27 - couldn't agree more. The stewardship aspect is vital and the gamekeepers and shooting sports enthusiasts give back with both expertise and funding to maintain these beautiful places. In the US, funding is provided through the Pittmen Robertson act (excise tax on firearm/ammo sales) coupled with the management expertise provided by groups like Delta Waterfowl, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and local conservation organizations. Without their money, management expertise and member's labor, both game and non game species would lose.
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
    This where I live. The Chew Valley with it's man made lake not only supplies water for the surrounding area but is a bird watchers and wildlife paradise. Walking and picnics, two cafes and the best fish n chips in the area. Trout fishing/breeding and a yacht club. It is a spectacular area. Cheddar Gorge not far away with local strawberries and the original Cheddar cheese. Wookey Hole caves and Weston Super Mare just down the road. The sprawling Mendip hills and forestry for hiking.

    None of this would be here if it wasn't managed in some way or another.

    But now we can't go out. Sad times.

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  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 14,278 Member
    manderson27 wrote: »
    Chew Valley

    Never thought that I would get the urge to visit England... for nature and country-side!
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    Beautiful pictures. It looks and sounds spectacular. I'll show my wife these pictures as I try to talk her into making a trip with me. I'd love to spend a weekend at one of the shooting estates.

  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
    @PAV8888 I guess when most people think of the UK they think of the cities like London or Edinburgh etc in the same way as we think of the US we think of NY or Vegas.

    We have a spare room now our son has moved out, will rent it for a crate of Appletons Rum and a hamper of Belgian Chocolates.

    @Djproulx Scotland is the place for you then check this out. https://www.dalhousieestates.co.uk/activities/field-sports/grouse-shooting/

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