Popular Post Ideation 8,216 Posted January 7, 2012 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I have noticed recently that there is an increasing trend by some folk on here (and they are growing in numbers), to look down on folk that do less than themselves. Folk hunt in many different ways and for many different reasons, and as such, some do a lot, even do it professionaly, and some just do the odd bit here and there as it pleases them. A certain member is the worst cuplrit for this - where it seems that anyone who isn't out 5 days a week feeding the village by harvesting 100's of bunnies a week off the bleak and harsh moors, is just 'messing' and to be bellittled and looked down on at any opportunity. Others seem to think that getting payed and taking large bags off prime land, sets them apart as better man, more serious ferreters, more dedicated etc, when in reality, most of the time they are just a bit luckier, in the right place at the right time. I've done many different types of ferreting over the years, from big jobs where you are taking big bags regular, from hedgerows etc, and it's all just mechanical, drive up to warren, net up, ferrets down, wait. . .to days spent mooching about the woods and mountain sides with the dog and a ferret in pocket, never quite sure how the day is going to pan out or where you will end up. I've also been out with different types of ferreters, from the 'numbers man', to the 'social ferreter', the 'only ferreting to get sport for the dogs' ferreter, the 'out for the hunt' ferreter and more. And to be honest the ones i have learned the most from, and had the most pleasant days with have not been those primarily concerened with numbers, who ferret fairly plain, dull places, but those who like a challenge, a laugh and a good mooch about, using all of their team and senses to the best of their ability. At the end of the day, it's just catching bunnies, it's not rocket science, but there is a bit of an art to it at times, and it is good fun, or at least it should be. The internet is a wonderful place, to bring folk together and share stories, information etc etc etc, but we need to be careful we dont reach a point where folk feel, that if they have not taken 10 /20/ 50 rabbits, or if they are not out 4 days a week, or do not consider them self 'hardcore' ferreters, that they should not post, or take part in discussions. It's bad enough on the lurcher section, without having it here as well. I'm off out tomorrow with two young 14 year old lads, keen as mustard, and whether we catch 2 rabbits or 20 rabbits, it will be a good day and enjoyable seeing them learn the trade. And to behonest if you could offer me a day with some members on here instead, on their prime land. I would turn them down, because evena sack full of bunnies, wouldnt be worth a day in their company. Enjoy your hunting people 21 Link to post
Phil Lloyd 10,738 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Good post... Link to post
patterdalejoel 669 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 good post i have been out for someone who wants numbers and also just for a a laugh, and id rather go out and have a chat and a laugh than catch 50 rabbits and have to carry them home Link to post
Simoman 110 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Good summary, far too many folk with small genetalia on here (not me, im hung like John Holmes)............ Link to post
paulus 26 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 well said but i will say it applies to most of the forums on here Link to post
Country Joe 1,411 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Years ago i had three freezers,i was using all methods and would average 100 a week, one night with the Keeper he shot 120, I opened the gates and got to keep the rabbits, now im out once a week, with the ferts, and if i get 6 im happy, these are skinned for the dog and ferts, i think i enjoy it more, bringing on a young pup, and watching this years kits coming on Link to post
paulus 26 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 On 07/01/2012 at 17:28, Simoman said: Good summary, far too many folk with small genetalia on here (not me, im hung like John Holmes)............ more like kelly holmes 1 Link to post
Simoman 110 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 On 07/01/2012 at 17:30, paulus said: On 07/01/2012 at 17:28, Simoman said: Good summary, far too many folk with small genetalia on here (not me, im hung like John Holmes)............ more like kelly holmes Or Eamon Holmes Link to post
paulus 26 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 On 07/01/2012 at 17:32, Simoman said: On 07/01/2012 at 17:30, paulus said: On 07/01/2012 at 17:28, Simoman said: Good summary, far too many folk with small genetalia on here (not me, im hung like John Holmes)............ more like kelly holmes Or Eamon Holmes ok sherlock Link to post
Simoman 110 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 No more insults , shouldn't you be posting some poor quality photos somewhere? Link to post
Mick C. 229 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 just the two rabbits this morning . Did me and the dog enjoy it. You bet we did. No numbers where i hunt just have to work a bit harder to find one Also you are a lot more switched on when searching for bolt holes and setting nets correctly God forbid if you miss a rabbit. Link to post
gino1984 6 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 fantastic post mate Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted January 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 On 07/01/2012 at 17:51, Mick C. said: just the two rabbits this morning . Did me and the dog enjoy it. You bet we did. No numbers where i hunt just have to work a bit harder to find one Also you are a lot more switched on when searching for bolt holes and setting nets correctly God forbid if you miss a rabbit. That's very true mate, there is an art to scratching up a couple of bunnies when you are out on land which holds no bunnies Link to post
Trev Smilerface 38 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Im here cause i enjoy hunting and hunting life. i dont belittle or slag people because of there way of hunting or how they hunt. I know i can go out (when want to) and go bag a few rabbits. I mainly hunt alone but do on occassion go with a friend who likes to hunt. But i like reading about other styles of hunting ie: using dogs, fox hunting as ive never done these and i find it a way of extending my knowledge for my own self gain. Everyone on here is here because of hunting. You shoot, you use dogs, you lamp, you decoy but we all hunt. Anyone that is here to be-little others or slag them off for there style of hunting imho should join mushimonsters. The internet is the biggest encyclopedia at your fingertip and unfortunately you get the internet warriors who try and upset the cart. Personally im here to learn a skill i love and try to advise, i may be corrected over something but i would like to think that my contributions may help others. 2 Link to post
reddawn 2,173 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 who cares how you ferret or how many you catch, if you aint enjoying it, why do it, do what you do an enjoy it, life is shit enuff without having to explain yaselfs to fellow hunters we was out pike fishing today an 1 a the guys brought a couple a ferrets an a few purse nets, an when the kids got bored due to the lack of pike action they went an ferreted a couple a small warrens an got 2 nice healthy bunnys for the ferrets dinner, try telling that 5 year old lad an 5 year old lass that they are only part timers cos they only caught 2 5 Link to post
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