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Carmen · 11-16-2009, 06:53 AM

Identify the pest as a resource instead of a pest. Possum fur is very valuable mixed with merino wool to make lovely warm garments. Make it a requirement that hunters are registered and bring numbers of possums down to a certain level in exchange for pelt harvesting. Some areas possoms should be exterminated completely. This hunting activity, whilst difficult in some instances is quite an attractive employment to many young people who enjoy an outdoor life.

Rabbit is also a serious pest in New Zealand. This could also be treated as a resource. The meat is very edible and the pelts make lovely warm garments.

Cheers

Carmen

11-16-2009, 06:53 AM	#12
Carmen Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 992	Re: Enuf Is Enuf ~ Poison Free New Zealand ~ Protest 11/15 Identify the pest as a resource instead of a pest. Possum fur is very valuable mixed with merino wool to make lovely warm garments. Make it a requirement that hunters are registered and bring numbers of possums down to a certain level in exchange for pelt harvesting. Some areas possoms should be exterminated completely. This hunting activity, whilst difficult in some instances is quite an attractive employment to many young people who enjoy an outdoor life. Rabbit is also a serious pest in New Zealand. This could also be treated as a resource. The meat is very edible and the pelts make lovely warm garments. Cheers Carmen