Maria_ferrets 0 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Hi everyone! My name is Maria and I own 4 ferrets. I am interested in ferreting. I was told a while back that is was illegal because I live in America. I am in Virginia, I contacted Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries and asked if ferreting was legal in Virginia. The email was bounced around between many people but I got a reply, while it is NOT a recognized sport here it is not illegal provided I do it during hunting season. So I am very interested in possibly ferreting, I have my 4 pet ferrets (Marshall's) but I might also get a ferret from England. It was bred from ferreters. So now I am researching.. I will look around here. Does anyone have any tips?? Thanks. Maria Quote Link to post
bandit man 9 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 hi maria and welcome i dont think you will have to go to the extreme of getting a ferret from england as ferrets have a natural instinct to hunt even pet ferrets will bolt rabbits i dont know what the seasons are over the pond but the general rule is not to ferret when there is young about ,im sure you will pick up some helpful advice on here and a few friends along the way Quote Link to post
gollum 1 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Welcome to the site Maria You will find lots of useful information on here, try looking at the pinned sections at the top of the page, frequently asked questions etc. Any specific questions you may have, ask away. Folk are very helpful here and your sure to get any information you may need. Best of luck. G Quote Link to post
RaiderBoy 19 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 one thing you may want to get from the uk is a good quality locator and collars Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Welcome! every thing you need to know is on here some were, if not, just ask. Quote Link to post
Maria_ferrets 0 Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Thanks everyone. And don't worry, the ferret I might be getting has nothing to do with me wanting to go ferreting. I would just like a good ferret with good genes. As for the rabbit nests hunting season is November 1-February 28 and they Mate February–September so it should be easy to by-pass that. I am looking at locators right now. I have one question so far.. The purse nets, can they be purchased? I saw the video on making them, how long does it take to do that?? Quote Link to post
Guest ferret feller Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 yes have a look on ebay you can get them cheap my ferrets work well but the hob kills alot down there so you have too dig him out lol Quote Link to post
Maria_ferrets 0 Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 What do I need to search for on Ebay?? "Purse net" comes up to ladies bags. Quote Link to post
stubby 175 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 What do I need to search for on Ebay?? "Purse net" comes up to ladies bags. try using either rabbiting or ferreting as search words, also try deben, they do locators collars and nets Quote Link to post
max abell 196 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 HI there maria hope your ferreting trips go well for you there is a lot of very experianced ferreters on this site who will allways be willing to help you with any questions rabbiting is something you will never know it all no matter how long you do there is always something new you can learn on this site or books dvds etc But one thing we all know is how much we love to get out with the ferrets and do one of the best field sports there is good luck Also try putting rabbit nets in on ebay that will take you to where you wanna be Quote Link to post
solostoke 1 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 do you have a dog capable of catching rabbits?? if so you may want to just get some locators and try that. Quote Link to post
The one 8,479 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Be nice to see how you get on theres hardley any women ferreting Quote Link to post
kinderbeano 13 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Be nice to see how you get on theres hardley any women ferreting be intresting to see what its like for ferreting in the states.catch size and terrane etc. all the best anyway..get yourself a good strong spade too,a vital bit of kit Quote Link to post
TOMO 26,182 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 theres quite alot of american members on here , i would get in touch with some of them to se if they ferret or not. im led to belive that your cotten tail rabbits in the us , spend very little time in burrows, only in the coldest times. and in small numbers. but get out there and give it a go, and dont forget your camera and get some pics on here to show us. and dont forget you can also ferret for rats Quote Link to post
Maria_ferrets 0 Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Ok, I'm trying to process all of this info... I was able to find the nets on ebay, shipping is so expencive though (it costs more then the nets themselves).. But Solostoke, I have a coonhound mix. She is very prey driven and has killed a possum before, do you think she would work ok?? TOMO, I will try contacting some of the other American members. In my area we only have cotton tails, BUT when you get within maybe 50 yards of them they will bolt into their burrow so it should work out. Also, I have one ferret who is deaf. It wouldn't be wise to take him into the field would it?? My two females come to the sound of squeeking dog toys, my other male is just very large and probably wouldn't work too well in burrows. Thanks again everyone!! Quote Link to post
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