Every Man And His Dog... Literally

[Bunny Boiler 177]

I've spent most evenings in the past few weeks, and the odd Saturday trying to find new permission near me as I moved house, and once where it was easy (I have still got my old land, but it is a bit of a drive), now every farm is saying they've got not one, but at LEAST 2 groups that ferret for them and someone who shoots. I was under the impression this was a dying art, but in my area, it seems to be thriving more than anything. Economy perhaps? Cheapish hobby that puts dinner on the table? Who knows, just wish they would all F**k off so I could get some land! Lol.

[sikastag_1 689]

People will drive for good ground mate, I'm sure any of us would rather drive for an hour or 2 to land that's got a lot of rabbits on it than go local for a handful, looks like you'll need to drive to your old land lol

[Polkey 70]

At least you got some to drive to!

[Bunny Boiler 177]

I do! I drive all over the place. Was just surprised to see so many people doing it. Its not even the same people with all the farms. When I asked who had permission (partly nosey, partly hoping I might get a day out with them) its all different names and numbers. Strange how you go 15-20 miles down the road to some land and theres not a soul who does it.

[Bunny Boiler 177]

At least you got some to drive to!

Yeh I know. The whinge about wanting more land was more for convenience, and a bit of a joke. My main point is that ferreting is supposed to be a dying art, and yet there seems so many people doing it around me.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

 

At least you got some to drive to!

Yeh I know. The whinge about wanting more land was more for convenience, and a bit of a joke. My main point is that ferreting is supposed to be a dying art, and yet there seems so many people doing it around me.

Who says its a dying art?

 

Every c**t by me is playing at it. Ferreting and lamping. They haven't got a clue like but still.

[Ideation 8,216]

Hunting is fashionable now. . . .

[Bunny Boiler 177]

 

 

At least you got some to drive to!

Yeh I know. The whinge about wanting more land was more for convenience, and a bit of a joke. My main point is that ferreting is supposed to be a dying art, and yet there seems so many people doing it around me.

Who says its a dying art?

 

Every c**t by me is playing at it. Ferreting and lamping. They haven't got a clue like but still.

I've read in a few places, and met people who USED to do it but dropped it, and like I say, have moved from an area where not a soul does it, so just always assumed that there wasnt much interest. Kids nowadays are more into xboxs than what could be called an ancient survival skill. Food comes pre wrapped now, and even pre cooked, why catch it yourself? So I was really shocked when so many are doing it around me. We're not talking 2-3 farms, I've tried a total of 23 local (within 20 minutes drive of mine) farms, with 1 success. The rest are already taken by various people.

[The one 8,511]

Wont the farmer on your permission have a word with his neighbors thats often a good way to start

[Bunny Boiler 177]

Wont the farmer on your permission have a word with his neighbors thats often a good way to start

Aye, but if there is 2-3 people already with permission, I'm not even sure I want to touch it! Gunna be either dry, or likely to tread on someones toes.

[mhopton 807]

Loads try or so they say near me all got dogs all s/g and carry ferret boxes lol ask 1 group off 4 all with carry boxes for a look at the stinkers not 1 had any not even at home they said it looks the part though lol