Would like to start but dont know how to

[stu_wat 1]

Hi All

I would like to get into ferrerting & field sports.

But I don't know were to start or were to look

 

I am 28 ex army & live near Mansfield in the east midlands.

 

Cheers

Stuart

[ferretman16 0]

the best way to get into ferreting is to find out who goes ferretin locally who would take you and teach you

[billbroon 9]

Your already looking in the right place, ive just started out with ferrets myself so im still on the learning curve but the best bit of advise i can give is READ, read up as much as u can about ferrets and ferreting because the last thing u want to do is get a couple of ferrets and find out there not what u thought they would be. I got to hobs, 12 weeks old, 3 weeks ago and thats them past there nippy stage and what a joy they are, nothing better than watching them running about garden on a sunny afternoon. equiptment wise for ferreting u will need ferrets, ferret box to carry them in, locator so if they make a kill in the burry u can dig them out, a spade for digging and last but not least nets and theres loads to choose from im still trying to decide. IM sure somone with a better knowledge will post soon.

ATB BILLY

p.s. forgot to say u will need land to ferret on, thats prob the hardest bit to get.

[happy larry 3]

stu_wat. if you can get to Burton on Trent,your more than welcome to tag along next time i go ferreting and have a look or join in

[longnetter 32]

The Midland Game Fair is on Sept 19 and 20 it's worth wandering around there to give you an idea of costs etc and theres plenty of people willing to chat and plenty of stands to find those books you're going to need.

And if I was you I'd grab happy larry's offer with both hands that's a very generous offer !!!

[stu_wat 1]

Thanks for the advice lads.

 

Happy Larry I have sent you a PM

 

Cheers

Stuart

Edited August 27, 2009 by stu_wat

[Countryboyo 0]

stu_wat. if you can get to Burton on Trent,your more than welcome to tag along next time i go ferreting and have a look or join in

 

Its because of people like this that I like fieldsports and the hunting life

[longnetter 32]

stu_wat. if you can get to Burton on Trent,your more than welcome to tag along next time i go ferreting and have a look or join in

 

Its because of people like this that I like fieldsports and the hunting life

 

 

I'm with you there

[happy larry 3]

stu_wat pm returned

 

longnetter/countryboyo.thanks for the nice words,if a bloke cant give help, advice, and encouragement to a newcomer its a bad do.i have taken dozens of lads+1 female out off pigeon watch,helping them with decoying,ferreting and shooting rabbits.and to be honest i have only encountered 1 complete timewaster,so anyone thats in a position to help newbies come on lads,give them a chance.

[Lerk 0]

I'm only just down the road from you, but I'm struggling to find good permission at the moment... otherwise the offer would be extended from my way - no point taking you out to catch nowt, you'll soon lose any inkling of interest!

[Countryboyo 0]

stu_wat pm returned

 

longnetter/countryboyo.thanks for the nice words,if a bloke cant give help, advice, and encouragement to a newcomer its a bad do.i have taken dozens of lads+1 female out off pigeon watch,helping them with decoying,ferreting and shooting rabbits.and to be honest i have only encountered 1 complete timewaster,so anyone thats in a position to help newbies come on lads,give them a chance.

 

Well said pal! spoken like a true Gent.

[JoeD 24]

Stu you will meet some great lads off of here like I did, and when your down you can come with me as you know.

 

Joe