New to Ferrets

[Gold 0]

Hi I am a total Newbie with regards to ferrets and ferreting, i am used to shooting rabbits but am thinking i can have as much sport and even better results ferreting them.Am i correct ?

What i know so far is limited, Jills are smaller, smaller can be better sometimes,Jills need mating in season, a ferret finder is essential and if you put ferrets down now you will spend more time digging them out. This leads me to some questions ,when is ferreting season ? Is there anyone near Tamworth that can show me the ropes and any more info is gladly welcomed, we have young children, would ferrets be ok with them and what accomodation and food would they need, also, what other equiptment like nets, shovel, box etc ?

Many thanks

Cliff

[solostoke 1]

hi, welcome to the site, i live about 20miles away tops and am going to stafford uni in sept so will be over your way a lot. il also be lookin for permission over stafford way. if you want to go ferreting and see what its like 1st hand and what equipment you deem neccesary then it would be a pleasure. kids are fine if they are well behaved (same with dogs lol). people say you should ferret when there is an r in the month (sept to march). this is mainly due to less cover to contend with and less young rabbits underground which will slow down the action, increase digs and ruin next years sport. as ever with fieldsports, everything is a contentious issue. atb solostoke