A morning ferreting with the lads

[stevethefish 80]

Well the shooting season is into full swing and there are a few days we cant go ferreting now, but we managed to get a few hours in this morning. Stevo, Steve and Jamie came down from Sheffield for another bash, not far for me to travel though, we did the hedgerow across the road on Nocton estate and Howards farm. I watch the rabbits out of the bedroom window and walk the dogs up there every day so know there's plenty up there.

We did this bit last year and had some excellent bags but they soon re-populate, it also keeps the mixy away thinning them out.

All the way up it was heavy going, crawling on our bellies under thick cover and brambles, (we wouldn't have it any other way) honest! It was tough but it needed doing, both the keepers were finding it hard to shoot them as they spook very easily back to the cover and there's the safety aspect also with our houses just a spit away.

 

We set off well, Stevo's collie marking the holes, what a worker, she never lies, and the first stretch we managed 19 with just a couple of sneaky bolt holes missed for about 3 rabbits. As we crossed to the other side of the road onto the other farm the cover got a little bit easier, but not easy by any means. A quick flask and sarnie stop, just as my missus walked past with my 2 patts, she must think we toss it off, my dogs were miffed to see me at it without them but the road is an issue with 2 headstong patterdales. Back onto the other farm and a few more bunnies before the lads had to high tail it off home to miss the traffic, a shame really as we still had a few hours of light left.

What an excellent day, the weather was kind, bit foggy though, but its just great to be out there doing what you love.

Stevo gutted the rabbits and we had a count up, only 35 but worth the effort and a good deed for the keepers.

I suppose we are lucky around here, plenty of bunnies to go at and I have lots of excellent rabbiting land just ripe at the moment, I just hope this year is as productive as last year.

Edited November 19, 2010 by stevethefish

[manaboutdog 3]

Well the shooting season is into full swing and there are a few days we cant go ferreting now, but we managed to get a few hours in this morning. Stevo, Steve and Jamie came down from Sheffield for another bash, not far for me to travel though, we did the hedgerow across the road on Nocton estate and Howards farm. I watch the rabbits out of the bedroom window and walk the dogs up there every day so know there's plenty up there.

We did this bit last year and had some excellent bags but they soon re-populate, it also keeps the mixy away thinning them out.

All the way up it was heavy going, crawling on our bellies under thick cover and brambles, (we wouldn't have it any other way) honest! It was tough but it needed doing, both the keepers were finding it hard to shoot them as they spook very easily back to the cover and there's the safety aspect also with our houses just a spit away.

 

We set off well, Stevo's collie marking the holes, what a worker, she never lies, and the first stretch we managed 19 with just a couple of sneaky bolt holes missed for about 3 rabbits. As we crossed to the other side of the road onto the other farm the cover got a little bit easier, but not easy by any means. A quick flask and sarnie stop, just as my missus walked past with my 2 patts, she must think we toss it off, my dogs were miffed to see me at it without them but the road is an issue with 2 headstong patterdales. Back onto the other farm and a few more bunnies before the lads had to high tail it off home to miss the traffic, a shame really as we still had a few hours of light left.

What an excellent day, the weather was kind, bit foggy though, but its just great to be out there doing what you love.

Stevo gutted the rabbits and we had a count up, only 35 but worth the effort and a good deed for the keepers.

I suppose we are lucky around here, plenty of bunnies to go at and I have lots of excellent rabbiting land just ripe at the moment, I just hope this year is as productive as last year.

yes it was bloody hard going today, my backs killing. fab write up mate, looking forward to next time :-)

[Ferret Andy 1]

Nice one!

 

Sounds like you had a good day to me!

[stevethefish 80]

Well the shooting season is into full swing and there are a few days we cant go ferreting now, but we managed to get a few hours in this morning. Stevo, Steve and Jamie came down from Sheffield for another bash, not far for me to travel though, we did the hedgerow across the road on Nocton estate and Howards farm. I watch the rabbits out of the bedroom window and walk the dogs up there every day so know there's plenty up there.

We did this bit last year and had some excellent bags but they soon re-populate, it also keeps the mixy away thinning them out.

All the way up it was heavy going, crawling on our bellies under thick cover and brambles, (we wouldn't have it any other way) honest! It was tough but it needed doing, both the keepers were finding it hard to shoot them as they spook very easily back to the cover and there's the safety aspect also with our houses just a spit away.

 

We set off well, Stevo's collie marking the holes, what a worker, she never lies, and the first stretch we managed 19 with just a couple of sneaky bolt holes missed for about 3 rabbits. As we crossed to the other side of the road onto the other farm the cover got a little bit easier, but not easy by any means. A quick flask and sarnie stop, just as my missus walked past with my 2 patts, she must think we toss it off, my dogs were miffed to see me at it without them but the road is an issue with 2 headstong patterdales. Back onto the other farm and a few more bunnies before the lads had to high tail it off home to miss the traffic, a shame really as we still had a few hours of light left.

What an excellent day, the weather was kind, bit foggy though, but its just great to be out there doing what you love.

Stevo gutted the rabbits and we had a count up, only 35 but worth the effort and a good deed for the keepers.

I suppose we are lucky around here, plenty of bunnies to go at and I have lots of excellent rabbiting land just ripe at the moment, I just hope this year is as productive as last year.

yes it was bloody hard going today, my backs killing. fab write up mate, looking forward to next time :-)

Cant wait myself mate see you soon, give me a bell early next week.

[James Doyle 59]

nice day was had well done lads

[theferreter 311]

well done lads looks like yous had a good day

[tonyh 1]

Well the shooting season is into full swing and there are a few days we cant go ferreting now, but we managed to get a few hours in this morning. Stevo, Steve and Jamie came down from Sheffield for another bash, not far for me to travel though, we did the hedgerow across the road on Nocton estate and Howards farm. I watch the rabbits out of the bedroom window and walk the dogs up there every day so know there's plenty up there.

We did this bit last year and had some excellent bags but they soon re-populate, it also keeps the mixy away thinning them out.

All the way up it was heavy going, crawling on our bellies under thick cover and brambles, (we wouldn't have it any other way) honest! It was tough but it needed doing, both the keepers were finding it hard to shoot them as they spook very easily back to the cover and there's the safety aspect also with our houses just a spit away.

 

We set off well, Stevo's collie marking the holes, what a worker, she never lies, and the first stretch we managed 19 with just a couple of sneaky bolt holes missed for about 3 rabbits. As we crossed to the other side of the road onto the other farm the cover got a little bit easier, but not easy by any means. A quick flask and sarnie stop, just as my missus walked past with my 2 patts, she must think we toss it off, my dogs were miffed to see me at it without them but the road is an issue with 2 headstong patterdales. Back onto the other farm and a few more bunnies before the lads had to high tail it off home to miss the traffic, a shame really as we still had a few hours of light left.

What an excellent day, the weather was kind, bit foggy though, but its just great to be out there doing what you love.

Stevo gutted the rabbits and we had a count up, only 35 but worth the effort and a good deed for the keepers.

I suppose we are lucky around here, plenty of bunnies to go at and I have lots of excellent rabbiting land just ripe at the moment, I just hope this year is as productive as last year.

Well done,nice to read a happy write up,ATB tonyh

[johnny boy68 11,726]

Nice write up fella you seem to be doing well this season

[Moe 108]

well done shame you only got 35 though,spoilt the day.

[stroller 341]

When your gutting that many its a minging task....great read good to see pals out

[caterpiller 10]

Thats what its all about.... getting out there and doing it..... makes the day even better if you are in like minded company

 

Out myself this morning for a few hours..... mate had a Wedding function to go to

Ferreted a little Ditch at the back of the Farm House..... came away with 22 so not to bad for a couple of hours.

Ferreting the little Wood there next weekend.... holding a good few Rabbits so hopefully should be in for a good days sport in good company

[stevethefish 80]

How do people go on when they have no outdoor interests, sitting in front of the telly on an xbox and going brain dead. I cant understand the kids of today, when I was a kid I just wanted to get outdoors, even if it was just walking the dogs in the woods. What will they be like when they get to my age HHHHmmmm about 50 ish..........

I feel for those guys who cant get out because of disabilities when they have always been active outdoors, hope it never happens to me.

[stevethefish 80]

Nice write up fella you seem to be doing well this season

 

We are lucky mate, I have some good land to go on, it was hard work getting it but worth the effort, never give up is my motto.

[caterpiller 10]

How do people go on when they have no outdoor interests, sitting in front of the telly on an xbox and going brain dead. I cant understand the kids of today, when I was a kid I just wanted to get outdoors, even if it was just walking the dogs in the woods. What will they be like when they get to my age HHHHmmmm about 50 ish..........

I feel for those guys who cant get out because of disabilities when they have always been active outdoors, hope it never happens to me.

 

 

Spot on Steve..... i would sooner gouge out my own f*cking eyeballs with a rusty Fork than watch the sh*te thats on T.V ie. X Factor, Jungle get me out of here.

My Ferreting partners Lad loves a day out with the Stinkers..... he has no interest at all in all that X-Box stuff..... he loves to be out Ferreting..... still not quick enough though to beat this ' slap head ' to a Rabbit

[ferrety f 23]

Good bag and write up .

 

I really miss getting out with the stinkies.