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Message: <blockquote data-quote="louisfh" data-source="post: 1653763" data-attributes="member: 74747">Although I am certainly not a hunter (far from it, I'm a namby-pamby totally PC Vegetarian :-O) I do understand the massive positive impact that hunters can and do have through preserving habitat. That being said, hunting must be very strictly controlled as I'm sure there is no one here who would condone the monstrosities that take place each year in Malta due to uncontrolled hunting. I'd like to dispute some of what Farnboro Jon said but redeyedvideo has already done a fair job in pointing out some of the hypocrisies of that post! I think I'll try and occupy the uneasy middle ground that Jos has made his home. Hunters are invaluable assets for conservationists and as little as I understand their enjoyment or traditions in hunting they will play a part in the future of many important habitats.I think Godwin's law is about to kick in... :-O</blockquote>