Is anyone still ferreting?

[lurcherterrierferret 2]

Thinking of going out this weekend, but don't want to be met with lots of young, though from what I have seen the first lot of young seem to be about 1/2 grown round here?

Is it a bad idea? Should I leave it til next season, just don't want to lose the permission as landowner wanted them off as they're causing hell to his crops.

[Ideation 8,216]

If you have to do it you have to do it, but you will find young and sticky does, and it will be a hassle. Your best finding another method.

[lurcherterrierferret 2]

Might ask if he wants them shooting instead. He won't let us use the dogs

[ginner38 4]

Might ask if he wants them shooting instead. He won't let us use the dogs

gas them mate

 

Dave

[pikeypaul 11]

If you have to keep the farmer happy keep going at them or you might find you loose your permission. I know alot of people will disagree but you need to hold on to your permission. HAPPY FERRETING.

[Ideation 8,216]

Shooting them is a smart move - the above two posts are varying levels of stupidity.

[DottyDoo 500]

yip a needs a must, not nice to do but needs done

[The one 8,477]

Still at it only the one dig yesterday

[comanche 2,991]

I was out at the weekend. Everything was wrong as far as traditional ferreting was concerned but it was a paid job that had been delayed by the wait for some rabbit netting to be erected . Basically any bunnies fenced inside the wire had to go whatever the time of year and whatever size .

It was also so hot I was ferreting in t-shirt and shorts. I felt like a character from one of the late Fred Taylor's Aussie rabbiting tales .

It was slow going . The adults were sticky when it came to bolting but surprisingly I had no lay-ups .

My secret weapon was the '410 and a pocketfull of two inch cartridges for dealing with the little babes that were too small to be netted .

Sometimes this is the way to go if you really have to ferret outside the accepted season as there is no disturbance setting nets and if you are quiet rabbits of all sizes will often slip from a burrow and squat in the undergrowth allowing an easy shot . Not a lot will stop your ferret laying -up on a nest of tiny babies though !.

[bleachtastesnice 4]

Have you thought about snaring? If not you could always give it a go, I thought it was a black art at first but its really not that ninja, not getting massive bags but it still gets me out and keeps the land owners happy because your still showing face and keeping on top of the rabbits

[logun 91]

yes get out there.no harm in ferreting this time of year.

[Ferret mad Dave 65]

yes get out there.no harm in ferreting this time of year.

 

 

If u like digging or waiting for them that is

[baldockbanks courser 598]

I wont do it full stop.

 

My farmers need me as much as I need them they understand Im a sports man. Its the same as the dog if they wont let me use my ferreting lurcher they wont have me ferreting. If I was paid and asked Id leave my lurcher but otherwise its all or nothing.

[ginner38 4]

Shooting them is a smart move - the above two posts are varying levels of stupidity.

please explain

 

Dave

[barry123 112]

Thinking of going out this weekend, but don't want to be met with lots of young, though from what I have seen the first lot of young seem to be about 1/2 grown round here?

Is it a bad idea? Should I leave it til next season, just don't want to lose the permission as landowner wanted them off as they're causing hell to his crops.

the ferreter is