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Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« on: February 10, 2010, 05:19:06 PM »
I thought this was funny (at least the way Fox reported it).  We have way to many rabbits, so please blow up as many as you can.   :laugh:  Why not shoot a few?  Oh, wait, they have nothing to shoot them with.  =(

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Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits

Updated: Wednesday, 10 Feb 2010, 2:38 PM CST
Published : Wednesday, 10 Feb 2010, 2:37 PM CST

By Miles Kemp

(The Adelaide Advertiser) -- Australian farmers are being urged by authorities to use poison gas and even ammonium nitrate explosive to blow up rabbits, as biological controls fail, The Adelaide Advertiser reported in its Thursday edition.

A warning issued to farmers by the South Australian Environment Department urges them to "overcome the rabbit's tremendous breeding potential" by traditional means such as bulldozers, poison baits, fumigation, dogs and even explosives.

"Explosives are an alternative for follow up control . . . accreditation and training is mandatory," the information bulletin issued by the Arid Lands Natural Resources Management Board (ALNRMB) states.

Invasive animals expert Professor Tony Peacock said the advice reflected the fact that authorities and farmers were resorting to more unusual techniques while scientists searched for the next biological control for the pest.

"Calicivirus is not as effective as it was and the people that have the least problem are those who also destroyed warrens so the rabbits didn't come back," he said.

Source: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/proposal-to-dynamite-rabbits-out-of-their-warrens/story-e6frea83-1225828922575

http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpps/news/dpgonc-australian-farmers-told-to-dynamite-rabbits-fc-20100210_6052751
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2010, 05:22:12 PM »
Well, as long as they don't use those nasty guns  ;/


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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2010, 05:24:33 PM »
i was under the impression that while it was a pain in the bottem to purchase/learn and transport firearms, it is actually possible to get long guns in rural areas for hunting/sporting/farming related purposes.
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2010, 05:32:27 PM »
Quote from: bluestarlizzard on February 10, 2010, 05:24:33 PM
i was under the impression that while it was a pain in the bottem to purchase/learn and transport firearms, it is actually possible to get long guns in rural areas for hunting/sporting/farming related purposes.

They can get them for target shooting as well. They just have quite a bit of regulations to get past. I'd say that they are generally better off than the UK, NYC, Chicago, but it ain't exactly unregulated no more. Used to be in atleast two states that you could buy long guns without licenses, registration or anything. They sold huge number of SKS rifles straight from shipping containers at farmer's markets, just show ID to prove you're 18 and off you go, which obviously changed after Port Arthur...

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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2010, 06:10:57 PM »


I warned you, but did you listen to me?
Oh, no, you knew, didn't you?
Oh, it's just a harmless little bunny, isn't it?

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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2010, 06:20:18 PM »
So the APS bunny-blowing-up cruise sign-up starts here >

I'm bringing some pirate-hunting gear just in case we get the opportunity.

stay safe.

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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2010, 06:24:21 PM »
Quote from: vaskidmark on February 10, 2010, 06:20:18 PM
So the APS bunny-blowing-up cruise sign-up starts here >

I'm bringing some pirate-hunting gear just in case we get the opportunity.

stay safe.

skidmark

good thing all that gear takes care of any zombie contigancies that may come up. although we may wish to add some more gear incase of a Mad Max type event.

we are going to austraila after all.  :angel:
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2010, 06:37:03 PM »
we could use max's car as abunny shredder.  just put em down the blower.
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2010, 07:03:45 PM »
Quote from: geronimotwo on February 10, 2010, 06:37:03 PM
we could use max's car as abunny shredder.  just put em down the blower.
:O

I've rebuilt blowers. I thought the fuel and oil made a mess.

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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2010, 07:16:35 PM »
So wait, are we going to Centralia or Australia now? I'm so confused..   :facepalm:
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2010, 07:21:47 PM »
Quote from: 280plus on February 10, 2010, 07:16:35 PM
So wait, are we going to Centralia or Australia now? I'm so confused..   :facepalm:

maybe we should just start the APS travel agency...

pirete hunting, clubbing and clubbing with baby seals, the centerlia package, austrialin bunny exploding and more.

all with acconmedations, activities and meals included. BYOG (although some packages will include access to class three, rare firearms and large ordinace)

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« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2010, 07:35:58 PM »
I like it!  :lol:
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2010, 07:41:40 PM »
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So wait, are we going to Centralia or Australia now? I'm so confused..
Nah, Mexico. Good news is the government will supply all the fancy weapons and explosives we want. And pay us a bounty for each one.

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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2010, 07:45:37 PM »
Now it's just a matter of time before the Youtube video involving a carrot sitting atop 20lbs of Tannerite. Sure you could just shoot the rabbit with the gun you're going to shoot the Tannerite with, but that is not good TV. Maybe the Sea Shepherd gang can start a land war to save the bunnies since seamanship isn't their best game.
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2010, 07:53:40 PM »
So i'm guessing they dont eat rabbit over there?
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2010, 08:11:10 PM »
Quote from: Lennyjoe on February 10, 2010, 07:53:40 PM
So i'm guessing they dont eat rabbit over there?

Sure, just not that many. =D

Just looked this up.
Australia 2009 Human population: 20.6 million
Rabbit population: 10 billion!
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2010, 08:34:06 PM »
Quote from: Sergeant Bob on February 10, 2010, 08:11:10 PM
Sure, just not that many. =D

Just looked this up.
Australia 2009 Human population: 20.6 million
Rabbit population: 10 billion!

so basically almost everyone in austrailia could have rabbit dinner tonight.
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2010, 08:49:28 PM »
Quote from: bluestarlizzard on February 10, 2010, 08:34:06 PM
so basically almost everyone in austrailia could have rabbit dinner tonight.

Basically, every one could have 500 each! :O
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2010, 08:54:24 PM »
Kill the wabbit...   =D
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #20 on: February 10, 2010, 09:05:51 PM »
In my demented mind...I'm thinking a hotrodded Combine...


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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #21 on: February 10, 2010, 09:06:01 PM »
Quote from: Sergeant Bob on February 10, 2010, 08:49:28 PM
Basically, every one could have 500 each! :O

oh whoops, billion not million!

thats a lot of rabbit.

hmmmm... perhaps we should send recipies to austrialians...
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #22 on: February 10, 2010, 09:41:10 PM »
I'll take care of their little rabbit problem.

But everyone better be ready for Hoosier Fried Rabbit restaurants the world over.
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #23 on: February 10, 2010, 10:19:19 PM »
Sad part is, rabbits are not indigenous to Australia, they were brought there by the Europeans in the late 1700's
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Re: Australian Farmers Told to Dynamite Rabbits
« Reply #24 on: February 11, 2010, 01:03:32 AM »
Rifles are definetly legal in Australia.  I'm sure you've got to jump through some hoops, but you can own firearms in AU.  I'm not sure on the exact restrictions, but I know that those Remington r-15 rifles are legal in AU, meaning AR15 mags must be legal too, at least in some capacity.

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