Thread: Expensive wallabies

Originally Posted by Maxx

Not saying it hasn't been the case, but I'm not aware of claims that 1080 is being used to eradicate possums. Certainly claimed to be a control tool, though.... not unlike a lawnmower.

Remember the statement from the ex deputy mayor of Auckland when the Hunua Ranges were getting their drop number 6 or 7. "possums will be gone forever with this drop"

Originally Posted by tetawa

Remember the statement from the ex deputy mayor of Auckland when the Hunua Ranges were getting their drop number 6 or 7. "possums will be gone forever with this drop"

Don't be the first person to trust what a politician says, or a used rifle salesman for that matter

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.

Originally Posted by Eat Meater

Don't be the first person to trust what a politician says, or a used rifle salesman for that matter

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.

Didn't believe his remark, it was a calming statement for the many who were fed up with 1080 being dumped in their water catchment area at too regular intervals.

Originally Posted by tetawa

Remember the statement from the ex deputy mayor of Auckland when the Hunua Ranges were getting their drop number 6 or 7. "possums will be gone forever with this drop"

Its a silly statement and they deserve to be the ex mayor.

Results in the Hunua ranges are pretty impressive though, mid 1990s there were only 25 kokako, 24 of those 25 were males, because the females get predated while on the nest. Last census 229 pairs of adult breeding birds.