The Raccoon Thread

Thanks Steve for the spelling lesson. Your Dad sounds like he is/was a good guy. I'm glad you listened, and remember what he had to say.?I never did understand why we have to kill to live. Just the way it is. Ever think how many things die everyday so we can live? It's endless. Who is it at the end of their posts writes ... "Life itself to it, just a mere meal to us" or something like that.

?? Alan R


-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Haberman <shaberman@insmgt.com>
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Sent: Tue, Jul 28, 2009 7:22 pm
Subject: RE: The Raccoon Thread



Do you mean mame? Just poking fun! You are entitled to your opinion and
theories! I used to trap with my brother after school. We made good money.
Dad taught us to ALWAYS run the line twice a day in order to be as humane as
possible. When I administer a case of lead poisoning to the pests, I do it
as humanely as possible. I don't kill by choice, it is a neccessary evil.
For the rest of you scauflaws, I am forwarding your mails admitting state
wildlife infractions to the authorities! You can't beat me with your
pumpkins if you are all locked up!
Live and let Live.....unless it is a stinkin varmit.

Steve Haberman


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
mastrpumkn@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 2:06 AM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Re: The Raccoon Thread

 It's Alan!? Here's my reply. Yes, I have a greenhouse on the side of my
home in CT. It was killing birds left and right as the flew around the house
into the glass. I cut and installed lattice on the inside of the windows.
Still let the light in, but looked to small to the birds to fly through it.
So, I figured it has saved a lot of birds life's. Does anyone remember the
TV show that had that kid learning the ways of the Masters? They had a
saying for fighting.? Never kill if you can mane, never mane if you can just
injure, never injure if you can walk away. I just won't kill by choice. If
there is any other option, I think it should be pursued. "There but for the
grace of God go I " ...and, "I won't draw blood over a pumpkin."? I've
trapped so many I can't count. I've lost a lot of pumpkins, but I feel I
made the right decision. Think of the song, Man in the mirror. (Micheal
Jackson) If you don't know it. Get it and play it. I have no trouble with
what I see.

? ? ? Alan Reynolds??? FL, CT




 

-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Jepsen <ctpumpkin@optonline.net>
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Sent: Mon, Jul 27, 2009 11:38 pm
Subject: RE: The Raccoon Thread










YIKES! I thought that was 
a personal email that came from Wayne specifically
to me. I too am sorry if I offended anyone especially Alan who I know hates
killing critters. LOL

Stephen Jepsen
CT GS&PGA Director Emeritus
GPC Executive Committee
Tel (914) 260-7176
Fax (206) 203-2397


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
Stephen Jepsen
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:10 PM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: RE: The Raccoon Thread

Alan Reynolds was offended but that's just Alan. He cries when a bird flies
into his window. LOL

I used to compost the raccoons & squirrels on the edge of the patch then
turn them in the following season.

We're at the top of the food chain for a damn good reason & I have no
intention of giving that pole position to a pumpkin killing varmint.

Don't worry about Alan. We're good friends but I'll stand up to him any day.
LOL

Stephen Jepsen
CT GS&PGA Director Emeritus
GPC Executive Committee
Tel (914) 260-7176
Fax (206) 203-2397

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
wsmpeace
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 10:35 PM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Re: The Raccoon Thread

Steve, Hopefully no ONE was offended, !!! Everyone has to do, what they have

to do!!!! I got out grampa's 410 a couple weeks back, and am 5 for 5!!! 
Peace, Wayne
PS...GROW 'EM BIG!!!!! Dammmmmnnnnndabunnies!!!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Minor" <minok2014@yahoo.com>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 9:03 PM
Subject: The Raccoon Thread


> I'm sorry if I offended anyone with my remarks about killing raccoons.  I 
> was
> responding to a question about pests damaging AGs, and like spraying for
> insects before they appear, you have to be proactive in managing mammals
> before they damage crops.  I've gone the catch and release route for many
> years, and I've realized I'm just giving my problems to someone else
> unless I
> transport varmints to the middle of a national forest, which
> contributes 
to
> greenhouse gases every time I drive to do it, yadda, yadda yadda.
>
> If I can control a pest without killing it, that's great.  If I can't, 
> then
> the forum is here to share ideas and solutions to problems.  For many of 
> us,
> raccoons are a pest like rats or mice, cucumber beetles or squash bugs 
> because
> of the damage they do, and controlling them usually means killing them. To
> quote the late Walter Cronkite: "And that's the way it is."
>
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