molski Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I have just read this short news item on Manx Radio online... "The first of the new look Manx hunts takes place in Glen Vine later today (Wed). Twelve hounds brought in from a Derbyshire hunt will be in the first of what's hoped to be regular visits by off Island packs. The event gets underway at midday at Ballawillykilley." Is this an actual hunt that's taking place? In that I mean are foxes to be chased and slaughtered? Or is it just some ponsing around? Hopefully it is the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speckled Frost Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I think they're hunting the Great Manx Shrew. It's distinguishable from it's UK counterparts by it's pink underbelly, stubby snout and longer tail. Oh, and it grows to 15ft long and has saber teeth. Very shy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 The wallabies are done for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I didn't think there was any foxes on the island (?) so it can't be a fox hunt. I know some numpty brought one over as a pet or something stupid. Maybe they want to hunt that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Its a Drag Hunt I believe - tranvestites watch out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontlookbehindyou Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Its a Drag Hunt I believe - tranvestites watch out. roflmfao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesemonster2005 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Is this an actual hunt that's taking place? In that I mean are foxes to be chased and slaughtered? Or is it just some ponsing around? Hopefully it is the latter. That really would be entertaining. I'd love to watch them try to find a fox on the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tris Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Are you from the island Molski? Drag hunts have operational on the island for donkey's years, are you aware what these are or simply styflign for a bit of trouble in an area you arent too sure about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Whilst walking the dogs on Friday night, one them caught a rabbit. Rather than leave it in the field, or dump it in a hedge & let it rot, I took it home and they had it for their tea! As for the so called hunts - they are drag hunts - so no foxes are killed during the process - probably because you can't really find many here, although there are rumours that one or two may still be about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Just as a matter of interest - did they catch any drags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScope Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Look, theres one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Just as a matter of interest - did they catch any drags? Nope - just a wee bunny! Anybody seen the Drag racing at Jurby though???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTool Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 These hunts are usually the hounds against a runner (human) who drags a scent around and the hounds track him down. its quiet funny to watch and there is no blood spilt. Why they banned the hunts i don't know i reckon the UK will be full of rabies soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Tool, What logic do you have for banning hunts = rabies inrtoduction in the UK?? Edited for typos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princey Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 LoL is there even a Place on the island called BallaWillyKilly? If not there should be, if so where is it I want to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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