Ferreting in the evening?!?!

[proper22 5]

Hi

I was wondering if any people ferreted in the evening after work or what not

 

I think most people dont but does it make a difference?

 

less rabbits in the burrows perhaps?!

 

was thinking of trying it.

[Jamie m 668]

Give it a blast I only go home late afternoon as my stomach tells me to

[Malt 379]

Better bring a torch with you!

[borntoshoot 1]

one of the main unwritten rules of ferreting is that you should never enter a ferret after 3PM

[stealthy1 3,964]

Get your self out and give it a go, I use to ferret at night a few years ago, just make sure you are well prepaired with lights

[longdog13 36]

one of the main unwritten rules of ferreting is that you should never enter a ferret after 3PM

 

Perhaps not matey, i have ferreted at night before, and i know alot of others that have one it. full moon is crap for lamping but great for ferreting

[scothunter 12,609]

each to there own but f**k that sure way to get the cops come calling.

[longdog13 36]

each to there own but f**k that sure way to get the cops come calling.

 

permission no problems

[oakey 57]

No i wouldn't as you will surly get a visit from plod and also worse of all a lost ferret

[albert64 1,882]

used to do alot of night ferreting years ago, its different mate not for everyone,just pick your sets obviously dont go doing railways or big thick hedgerows, if i was doing it now i'd get a couple of night lites fishermen use and sellotape them to there collar youd soon see them good luck....albert

[pencoed hunter 7]

Me and my uncle do night ferreting with no lights lol get plenty of rabbits to

[The one 8,544]

If were far away from home or its a big day we sometimes keep going to get finished but its always in your mind this is a mistake ,i keep i light in the car for digging in the dark but i'd sooner finish late afternoon

[michael flatters 2]

I have been evening ferreting over the last few weeks with no problems,here are a few tips.pick you warrens,not too much cover,open warrens are perfect.White ferrets are easier to see if it gets dark,i use dayglow yellow collars on mine,but glowlights or cheap flashing lights for cat collars are available from pet shops.Bright nets are easier to pick up,the dayglow yellow twine from Agouti is the brightest i have seen.If there are still young rabbits about smaller meshed nets will be needed to catch them.Take water for ferrets/dogs,its still very warm for them both yet and consider a better ventilated box.It may be warm but them nettles still sting and the thorns are still sharp so a lightweight army jacket or long slieved shirt and lightweight builders gloves wth the rubber palms will be better than a tee shirt.I put a small piece of reflective tape on my ferret finder,if i drop it in the dark it shows up easily with a torch.Finally a good torch,a good headtorch is perhaps best i use a LED Lenser H7 one and that is plenty bright enough.Take care and have fun.

[fitchet 788]

one of the main unwritten rules of ferreting is that you should never enter a ferret after 3PM

never heard of that by 3 us lot are still working the burrows

[kevin from bristol 95]

one of the main unwritten rules of ferreting is that you should never enter a ferret after 3PM

never heard of that by 3 us lot are still working the burrows

 

 

i was told this unwriten rule as a child in winter its 3 not this time of year as most don't ferret this early