I'd like to say well done to the angling community for shooting its self in the foot, the rabid comments (and language) posted here against a natural predator on behalf for your pastime (and introduced species) has only turned more of the general public against you and you sad pastime. Check out angingtrust forums for more weird views on conservation (actually the antithesis of conservation).
There is some people talking some absolute shit on here. People pay alot of money to stock their lakes with fish to have these little cunts come along and kill them. I think all fishery owners should look to kill any otter seen anywhere near their lake
@scorchedeartdj otters are part of the eco system because do gooders like you have re introduced them into the wild un naturally, just likeamerican signal crayfish have taken over some waters the damage otters do is much worse for us people out there looking after the rivers and lakes as apposed to you who sits behind his keyboard whining about animals rights, grrrr
Carp are not native animals and fishing is a sport. Otters are native and they catch fish for survival. If there is enough fish left in the pond for the fishermen to play 'fishing' then go ahead and have your so called fun but if nature has beaten you to it then tough. Otters are no were near the levels they once was even with the reintroduction schemes i might add.
Its hard lines mate but its nature. No supermarkets for an otter, it just has to live on its wits. Personally I am glad the otter is back, they give me great pleasure and are also protected in UK-take note all you budding Elmer Fudds out there.
am i the only one who realises that the fisheries themselves aren't natural? they're stocked with fish. thousands of them. in smallish lakes for the amount of fish.
its like if you had two restraunst next to each other, one with expensive meals and one with cheap all-you-can-eat, which would you choose. the otters are obviously gunna go to the fisheries.
besides, otters eat fish, otters starve, fish repopulate, otters come back. eco-system. it'll balance out in the end.
scorchedearthdj, what a load of rubbish, part of the ecosystem maybe but not in the numbers that they have been RE INTRODUCED in. It is a pity that people like you cant seem to realise that there is not enough food available NATURALLY for the numbers released and that as a result they are decimating fisheries! I would suggest that you join the real world and don't post comments on things you obviously know nothing about!!
@007Greenus if you put in artificial fisheries, animals will go for the bait you've laid. you can't expect otters to understand 'private property.' that is ignorance.
Otters don't damage a fishery. They are a part of the ecosystem. Only whiny self righteous humans think they are entitled to everything at the expense of other creatures.
@scorchedearthdj The fact of the matter is the fisheries, fish farmers and fishery managers lose thousands of pounds worth of fish each year to otter damage, so controlling otter numbers would be wise, and otter numbers are only going to increase due to the fact that there is a higher number of fish now than a hundred years ago, primarily due to angling, fish farms and the management of lakes and rivers. So controlling the number of otter would be beneficial but over hunting would be wrong aswel
@lewisC3627 that is the risk that they take. if you don't want otters getting their lunch from these fisheries, then don't operate them and get a different job. if you provide the food, the otters will take it.
as for controlling populations - the ecosystem does a fine job of that. humans aren't smart enough to make that determination even if they think they are.
@scorchedearthdj 75% of otter kills are for fun, like a kat gets a bird as a present for you!! leaves it on the door step. peaple say the otters should be fully protected, well i say a re introduced species has less rights than what could be a 50 year old carp minding its own business, all otters around any fishery be it natural or man made, should be introduced to a truely wild habitat, like antarctica.
Otters doing what otters do best eating fish. The real issue here is obtaining the funding to put up a fence from the those that have put a major predator back without any constraint. I dont want to see dead fish or dead otters the blame here is mankind and we must put it right. Fencing is expensive and the only answer to keeping otters out goverment must coff up the funding if they are going to support the otters release with out any constraints. Any one want to release alligators?
Oh dear not the cuddly cute animal the animal lovers would have you believe it is,the fish should enjoy the same protection this apex killer gets.
myketyke1 1 month ago
I'd like to say well done to the angling community for shooting its self in the foot, the rabid comments (and language) posted here against a natural predator on behalf for your pastime (and introduced species) has only turned more of the general public against you and you sad pastime. Check out angingtrust forums for more weird views on conservation (actually the antithesis of conservation).
DataPAFilter 2 months ago
There is some people talking some absolute shit on here. People pay alot of money to stock their lakes with fish to have these little cunts come along and kill them. I think all fishery owners should look to kill any otter seen anywhere near their lake
danboy172 4 months ago
@scorchedeartdj otters are part of the eco system because do gooders like you have re introduced them into the wild un naturally, just likeamerican signal crayfish have taken over some waters the damage otters do is much worse for us people out there looking after the rivers and lakes as apposed to you who sits behind his keyboard whining about animals rights, grrrr
mowza 7 months ago
Carp are not native animals and fishing is a sport. Otters are native and they catch fish for survival. If there is enough fish left in the pond for the fishermen to play 'fishing' then go ahead and have your so called fun but if nature has beaten you to it then tough. Otters are no were near the levels they once was even with the reintroduction schemes i might add.
luna6suit 8 months ago
i agree with scorchedearthdj
Catcarp8 8 months ago
No one really cares about carp.. They are scavenger's, they eat the bass's eggs, ugly looking fish
crazybeats396 10 months ago
He was doing what he thought he otter do
rydag11 1 year ago
Its hard lines mate but its nature. No supermarkets for an otter, it just has to live on its wits. Personally I am glad the otter is back, they give me great pleasure and are also protected in UK-take note all you budding Elmer Fudds out there.
Nostrinian 1 year ago
@Nostrinian elmer fudd will do his thing and then strategically place the corpse. Why do you think so many badgers end up at the roadside?
gnorty 10 months ago
its a carp...
LtSplatter 1 year ago
am i the only one who realises that the fisheries themselves aren't natural? they're stocked with fish. thousands of them. in smallish lakes for the amount of fish.
its like if you had two restraunst next to each other, one with expensive meals and one with cheap all-you-can-eat, which would you choose. the otters are obviously gunna go to the fisheries.
besides, otters eat fish, otters starve, fish repopulate, otters come back. eco-system. it'll balance out in the end.
tsooberif 1 year ago
you realize the carp does more damage to fisheries than the dam otter right...... don't take my word on it do ur own research......
TheOpenmynded 1 year ago 2
scorchedearthdj, what a load of rubbish, part of the ecosystem maybe but not in the numbers that they have been RE INTRODUCED in. It is a pity that people like you cant seem to realise that there is not enough food available NATURALLY for the numbers released and that as a result they are decimating fisheries! I would suggest that you join the real world and don't post comments on things you obviously know nothing about!!
007Greenus 1 year ago
@007Greenus if you put in artificial fisheries, animals will go for the bait you've laid. you can't expect otters to understand 'private property.' that is ignorance.
scorchedearthdj 1 year ago 4
Otters don't damage a fishery. They are a part of the ecosystem. Only whiny self righteous humans think they are entitled to everything at the expense of other creatures.
scorchedearthdj 1 year ago 6
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clark144 1 year ago
@scorchedearthdj The fact of the matter is the fisheries, fish farmers and fishery managers lose thousands of pounds worth of fish each year to otter damage, so controlling otter numbers would be wise, and otter numbers are only going to increase due to the fact that there is a higher number of fish now than a hundred years ago, primarily due to angling, fish farms and the management of lakes and rivers. So controlling the number of otter would be beneficial but over hunting would be wrong aswel
lewisC3627 1 year ago
@lewisC3627 that is the risk that they take. if you don't want otters getting their lunch from these fisheries, then don't operate them and get a different job. if you provide the food, the otters will take it.
as for controlling populations - the ecosystem does a fine job of that. humans aren't smart enough to make that determination even if they think they are.
scorchedearthdj 1 year ago
@scorchedearthdj 75% of otter kills are for fun, like a kat gets a bird as a present for you!! leaves it on the door step. peaple say the otters should be fully protected, well i say a re introduced species has less rights than what could be a 50 year old carp minding its own business, all otters around any fishery be it natural or man made, should be introduced to a truely wild habitat, like antarctica.
prote101 7 months ago
@prote101 the otters were there doing just fine until humans drove them out in the first place. silly territorial apes.
scorchedearthdj 7 months ago
good for that otter killing that carp and all.
thefinnishminnow 2 years ago
I knew you were a Yank before i even looked at your channel.
TrancetasticWilza 2 years ago
Yeah! Lets release some alligators! And flying devil monkeys too!!!!
emmakernoghan 2 years ago
Otters doing what otters do best eating fish. The real issue here is obtaining the funding to put up a fence from the those that have put a major predator back without any constraint. I dont want to see dead fish or dead otters the blame here is mankind and we must put it right. Fencing is expensive and the only answer to keeping otters out goverment must coff up the funding if they are going to support the otters release with out any constraints. Any one want to release alligators?
boodlewoodle 2 years ago