rabbit control

[shandy1499 0]

what methods of rabbit control do you prefer or what do you consider to be the best method as far as you the individual are concerned

i prefer ferreting,longnetting and dropboxes and rifle shooting them how about you???

[shandy1499 0]

as a gamekeepers son and a countrymen your exactly right i use snares dropboxes ferreting longnetting tunnel traps and i also rifle shoot them at night each method is a tool in the tool box and to use only one method will only reduce their numbers slightly but to use the methods available in the right place is very good at keeping them under control if you string them together. oh if only i could make a living from it i would be a happy man??? well i can dream cant i.

[micky 3,325]

as a gamekeepers son and a countrymen your exactly right i use snares dropboxes ferreting longnetting tunnel traps and i also rifle shoot them at night each method is a tool in the tool box and to use only one method will only reduce their numbers slightly but to use the methods available in the right place is very good at keeping them under control if you string them together. oh if only i could make a living from it i would be a happy man??? well i can dream cant i.

One of the most productive methods `of rabbit control on hunting forums ,is often the keyboard.

[watchman 256]

i prefer lamping with the dog,although not very productive for numbers in the areas i lamp,i do a lot of ferreting with nets,obviously a lot more productive and still very enjoyable

[shandy1499 0]

as a gamekeepers son and a countrymen your exactly right i use snares dropboxes ferreting longnetting tunnel traps and i also rifle shoot them at night each method is a tool in the tool box and to use only one method will only reduce their numbers slightly but to use the methods available in the right place is very good at keeping them under control if you string them together. oh if only i could make a living from it i would be a happy man??? well i can dream cant i.

One of the most productive methods `of rabbit control on hunting forums ,is often the keyboard.

 

are you suggesting that i only hunt rabbits and other pest from my pc mate come down to my place and ill show you otherwise but ill say sorry now if that was not aimed at me but i was hoping for constructive replys please

[whippeter69 88]

Ferreting with shotguns and lamping with shotgun and soon rifle.

 

Thats the way we get the best numbers

 

But if the area is too sensitive for shotguns we use long nets and purse nets and dogs. Dont get as good numbers but still get a few and its good fun.

[Ideation 8,216]

What Chalky said. But i'll add rough shooting over a spaniel . . . . just for fun.

Edited June 13, 2010 by Ideation

[shandy1499 0]

What Chalky said. But i'll add rough shooting over a spaniel . . . . just for fun.

 

very true mate ive had many enjoyable mornings out rough shooting my fathers boss organises about 3 or 4 half days during the season for the beaters

[salukiwhippet 6]

All of them! I'm yet to do a job where one method alone solves the problem - most require 2-3 different approaches, often more.

 

Ferreting with purse and longnets and dogs (I was recently featured in Shooting Times doing just that), snaring and fenn trapping, and most recently shooting with NV are probably the ones I use most often. In terms of what I enjoy most, a walk with just a hob ferret, and a .410 takes some beating - though that may be because I don't have much ground that lends itself to it so don't get to do it much.

 

James

[shandy1499 0]

i also enjoy sniping them in the early morning or late evening and if you are patient it can be very productive as you may also get the chance to shoot other unwanted pest as well as the rabbits

[Ideation 8,216]

What Chalky said. But i'll add rough shooting over a spaniel . . . . just for fun.

 

very true mate ive had many enjoyable mornings out rough shooting my fathers boss organises about 3 or 4 half days during the season for the beaters

 

Yer its a pleasure - i try and get out for at least a couple of hours a day 7 days a week, there's always something that needs shooting and it's good exercise for the dogs. This week it's been squirrel duty and i've knocked down 28 greys with the .410 along with assorted other game and vermin.