Off Out For The First Trip Of The Season Tomorrow 30/08/2015

[longdog13 36]

Well it's that time again, landowner asked for me to have a crack at the rabbits in the drainage ditches this weekend so that's my season started.

After a dramatic escape of 5 of my 7 ferrets this month I thought I was off to a poor start, however, thanks to the power of social media I have all 5 back. Hopefully that's a good sign of things to come.

I have been let down at the last minute by me protege for this year, I don't think his heart was in it, so off on my own with the older Jill's and nets to see how I get on. I'll let you know how it goes.

[tjones3862 3,423]

iff your in kent you will be getting temp,s around the 23 /plus,,,,at the moment,, flys nettles round the holes ferrets getting stung putting them off coming out the holes etc etc,,, ,,,,iff some one eles takes it on good look there no dowt the divi,s who dont have a clue,,,,at the end of the day,,,

Edited August 30, 2015 by tjones3862

[longdog13 36]

iff your in kent you will be getting temp,s around the 23 /plus,,,,at the moment,, flys nettles round the holes ferrets getting stung putting them off coming out the holes etc etc,,, ,,,,iff some one eles takes it on good look there no dowt the divi,s who dont have a clue,,,,at the end of the day,,,

Divi,s?? Well, no nettles and 3 clean rabbits in the long note, down on the marshes it was lovely with a sea breeze. Ferrets stayed on point with no problem. Only out for an hour so a nice morning all in all. Not sure what your negative post was all about but best of luck with your season.

[Raymond 618]

Grand little start for you, no clean burrows near me no matter what time of the year.

[tjones3862 3,423]

not a big lover of dropping the monkeys in sets in summer with baby rabbits still the size of your hand,,, but i mite be a bit old fashioned ,,,,,, or may be thats the way we told has kids,,,,,and have a bit of respect for the game we are in, the odd one with the dogs fair game but not letting a ferret go down and being on a fine line and kill young bunnys point less exercise ,,

Edited August 30, 2015 by tjones3862

[ryaldinhio 4,603]

not a big lover of dropping the monkeys in sets in summer with baby rabbits still the size of your hand,,, but i mite be a bit old fashioned ,,,,,, or may be thats the way we told has kids,,,,,and have a bit of respect for the game we are in, the odd one with the dogs fair game but not letting a ferret go down and being on a fine line and kill young bunnys point less exercise ,,

If a landowner has called then its pest control not sport so how is it pointless? Im sure the farmer would rather a dozen young uns were rid of now before they cause damage. I have some small perms that are paddocks and have been asked to go down. End of day if you dont go when called they will find someone who will then come winter you wont have any land to rely on.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

not a big lover of dropping the monkeys in sets in summer with baby rabbits still the size of your hand,,, but i mite be a bit old fashioned ,,,,,, or may be thats the way we told has kids,,,,,and have a bit of respect for the game we are in, the odd one with the dogs fair game but not letting a ferret go down and being on a fine line and kill young bunnys point less exercise ,,

It's a tough one Jim, one mans showing respect is different to another mans.

 

The rabbits were breeding well in February this year. I was still lamping into March and you were still lamping well into April. To us that was okay, but other lads would argue that's when the damage is done. Killing young bunnys still in the belly.

 

I think it's silly putting dates on things now. The traditional seasons are long gone. A bit of common sense is all what's required.

 

Be lucky lads. Whenever you start.

[nothernlite 18,089]

Was out this morning 5.30 sh by 6.30 am fecking midges were out between them nettles thistles and ferns no go area for me

[tjones3862 3,423]

i was lamping the fell s gaz, when i rapt up they was still more time left none add young in them,,,,,but still made it my last trip up there,,,,with your mate arron the post his on here or moochers, we done 40 with the dogs and 40 ferreting a mad 23 hours at it to end the season,,,,,it was the end of feb,,,,and yes i did go once about 3 weeks after that for a pic of a munty,, and after that not one thing other than fish and a mink,,,, that his all so on one of the sites......its bin said time after time by chaps on here the ones that hunt in summer then say theres not a lot about in winter,,,,,i hope to start the dog in a couple of weeks time half way into sept and that will be north where the rabbits dry up quicker,,,but i still will not ferret up there until a week or so in october #### the rabbits get a 7 month break to get there act togeather,,i get 5 months,,,and thats a fair deal to make with nature,,, your right every one thinks different, i a farmer asked me to clear 100 rabbits in summer or i will get some one in,,i still would not do it,,,,,sounds crazy but thats how my mind works,,,,,infact i would not do it iff he payed me,,,,,

Edited August 30, 2015 by tjones3862

[Leeview 791]

not a big lover of dropping the monkeys in sets in summer with baby rabbits still the size of your hand,,, but i mite be a bit old fashioned ,,,,,, or may be thats the way we told has kids,,,,,and have a bit of respect for the game we are in, the odd one with the dogs fair game but not letting a ferret go down and being on a fine line and kill young bunnys point less exercise ,,

I've never had permission given for sport its always been to get rid of the b£$%^d rabbits and its been rewarded for myself doing it, pheasants are sporting game and you have to pay for the privilege of sport.

If you came across a nest of rats(greys) whilst ferreting would you let them go to reach maturity?

Y.I.S Leeview

[tjones3862 3,423]

iff i come across a nest of rats,,,they can stay there for me,, ,,, im out to get bunnys

Edited August 30, 2015 by tjones3862

[Jamie m 668]

not a big lover of dropping the monkeys in sets in summer with baby rabbits still the size of your hand,,, but i mite be a bit old fashioned ,,,,,, or may be thats the way we told has kids,,,,,and have a bit of respect for the game we are in, the odd one with the dogs fair game but not letting a ferret go down and being on a fine line and kill young bunnys point less exercise ,,

.

 

Well there's not many the size of your hand down here now , allways have an early bash sept , went out second week of August last year as there was a cold snap no young then , as said by others you get the ground to kill the rabbits not nurture them till xmas lol ,

[tjones3862 3,423]

i must be doing some think wrong ,, the farmers are allways glad to see me,,,lol

Edited August 30, 2015 by tjones3862

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

i was lamping the fell s gaz, when i rapt up they was still more time left none add young in them,,,,,but still made it my last trip up there,,,,with your mate arron the post his on here or moochers, we done 40 with the dogs and 40 ferreting a mad 23 hours at it to end the season,,,,,it was the end of feb,,,,and yes i did go once about 3 weeks after that for a pic of a munty,, and after that not one thing other than fish and a mink,,,, that his all so on one of the sites......its bin said time after time by chaps on here the ones that hunt in summer then say theres not a lot about in winter,,,,,i hope to start the dog in a couple of weeks time half way into sept and that will be north where the rabbits dry up quicker,,,but i still will not ferret up there until a week or so in october #### the rabbits get a 7 month break to get there act togeather,,i get 5 months,,,and thats a fair deal to make with nature,,, your right every one thinks different, i a farmer asked me to clear 100 rabbits in summer or i will get some one in,,i still would not do it,,,,,sounds crazy but thats how my mind works,,,,,infact i would not do it iff he payed me,,,,,

I ain't looking for an argument Jim. Save that for Moochers.

 

I don't care what anyone does. You can lamp through the summer for me.

 

It was second half of April when you went and found that munty. Some would say that's too late. And you would be doing very well not go find young in them at that time of year.

 

This lad is like me. Only been and got 3. Hardly wiping land out. If every rabbit I caught had young inside then I would still be killing less than the lads who are out doing , 90, 100 rabbits on a regular basis.

 

Each to their own though hey.

 

All the best with mars this winter. You are due some luck.

[tatsblisters 9,830]

 

i was lamping the fell s gaz, when i rapt up they was still more time left none add young in them,,,,,but still made it my last trip up there,,,,with your mate arron the post his on here or moochers, we done 40 with the dogs and 40 ferreting a mad 23 hours at it to end the season,,,,,it was the end of feb,,,,and yes i did go once about 3 weeks after that for a pic of a munty,, and after that not one thing other than fish and a mink,,,, that his all so on one of the sites......its bin said time after time by chaps on here the ones that hunt in summer then say theres not a lot about in winter,,,,,i hope to start the dog in a couple of weeks time half way into sept and that will be north where the rabbits dry up quicker,,,but i still will not ferret up there until a week or so in october #### the rabbits get a 7 month break to get there act togeather,,i get 5 months,,,and thats a fair deal to make with nature,,, your right every one thinks different, i a farmer asked me to clear 100 rabbits in summer or i will get some one in,,i still would not do it,,,,,sounds crazy but thats how my mind works,,,,,infact i would not do it iff he payed me,,,,,

I ain't looking for an argument Jim. Save that for Moochers.

 

I don't care what anyone does. You can lamp through the summer for me.

 

It was second half of April when you went and found that munty. Some would say that's too late. And you would be doing very well not go find young in them at that time of year.

 

This lad is like me. Only been and got 3. Hardly wiping land out. If every rabbit I caught had young inside then I would still be killing less than the lads who are out doing , 90, 100 rabbits on a regular basis.

 

Each to their own though hey.

 

All the best with mars this winter. You are due some luck.

 

Muntys breed all year round mate though i do agree fully with your post.