Bleeh Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I got the call saying I wasn't needed for work, so I set about going ferreting (After a good lie in). Just with the way the day went, I didn't start till about 12'o'clock, so I thought It was best to leave the purse nets at home, and try my best to stick to just the longnet, and a .410 as backup. I knew it was going to be an interesting day from the moment I was in the car. I don't know if this has ever happened to you, but as I was driving down a B road at a good 60mph, I felt something tickle my leg. My heart skipped a beat, it wasn't aggressive or anything, it's just the last thing you expect to feel as hurtle down the highway in a car by yourself, one of the blooming ferrets had managed to escape and was having the time of his life diving among the detritus in the back of my car. Anyways, I set up along a bank, and it was one of the wonderful times that you are not ferreting among the the nettles and brambles, so everything was pretty easy. The plan was quiet simple. Corner of a 50' area with the long net, and shoot anything that doesn't bolt straight into it. Everything went to plan, but the first bolt of the day was by two rabbits at the same time, one went straight into the longnet, so I left him be as I tried to shoot the other, missing, I paid my attention to the one in the net - only to see the ****** escape!. The bolts continued, and It wasn't soon till I had a good three netted, but 2 of my 4 working ferrets had laid up, so it was time to dig. I started digging, and Jesus, this was the thing dreams are made of, the soil was easy and loose - and the warren was only about 1' bellow the ground, it collapsed straight on top on the dead rabbits ****, who was quickly followed by the ferret. I went to dig the other, but found him wondering about, with all the fur on his feet, he'd obviously had his claws into something. With all 4 up, it was getting on (about 1.30 at this point) so I thought I'd pick up the longnet, and just drop the two polecats in further along the field. I dropped them in, and nothing, a good 30 minutes of them scrambling about (as recorded by the ferret finder) but no real laying up, and then it happened. I marked the lay-up position, and picked a no-so happy looking ferret. He had taken quiet a blow to the face (a good rabbit kick I'd guess) and was bleeding a little, so I retired him back to the box and went after the other one. I started digging for the polecat no2, but wouldn't you know it, he left and I managed to pick him anyhow after about only 2 feet of digging, I was sure there must be a rabbit where I had started to digg earlier, so I continued to dig another 6 inches or so before I broke through. I felt about and felt some rabbit fur. I picked it with my fingers and - oh hell - it was pulling itself deeper. Either this rabbit was alive or something was tugging on the other end. I had this rabbit right by the tips of my fingers, so I dug them in alittle further and I felt something warm, an gooey - I didn't dare image what my fingers where in so I just pulled till I got the poor so out. It was packed in so tight, the ferrets couldn't get to his head (I think he'd flipped over in the warren or something) and this is what had happend to him. I'd never encountered anything like that before in all my years, but the sodding ferrets had started eating him alive (but they weren't very hungry). Anyways, glad with the decision to continue digging, which would of otherwise left this poor sod suffering, I decided to pack up and finish the day on a good solid 5. Which wasn't bad for only 2 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackthorn Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 good day there fancy having your leg chewed on while ya still alive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezbear Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Looks a cracking day out mate , it's amazing the power of a rabbits back leg against ferrets , if that had been a small jill she would of known about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonevo Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Great report mate ,sounds like you had a good day out good pics aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 The 'graphic' photo does our sport no favours and would be better off deleted in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemicky Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Bleeh really enjoyed the story an the pic's mate , if only you lived closer I could do with your ferrets an expertise , keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezbear Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 The 'graphic' photo does our sport no favours and would be better off deleted in my opinion And how do you stop a ferret that is to ground doing what it's bred for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 And how do you stop a ferret that is to ground doing what it's bred for You don't, but showing a picture of this unfortunate animal is only going to give antis the ammunition they need to stop you enjoying your sport at all. A bit of discretion doesn't hurt sometimes and we can still enjoy all the other pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 good day therefancy having your leg chewed on while ya still alive My missus loves it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 You don't, but showing a picture of this unfortunate animal is only going to give antis the ammunition they need to stop you enjoying your sport at all. A bit of discretion doesn't hurt sometimes and we can still enjoy all the other pics have you ever watched friday night TV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonevo Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 The 'graphic' photo does our sport no favours and would be better off deleted in my opinion for gods sake stay away from the butchers windows.you might endure some graphic images I think you might be better taking up knitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Great write-up and good photos! Sounds like both you and the ferrets had a good day! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckfast d Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 The 'graphic' photo does our sport no favours and would be better off deleted in my opinion and suppose posts like this only highlights and draws attention to such things good shooting and looks like you had a great day out in the country side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz2381 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Great write up sounds like a top afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICK76 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Great write up that Bleeh, realy enjoyed the read and pics. Good work mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 great work - think you might've just made my mind up what I'm upto tomorow Bug ger the antis, it can't be helped and you had the decency (and knowlege) to do the right thing - well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody4x4 Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) it happens, well done good pics thanks for sharing them.. theres some proper girls on this site.. Edited January 1, 2010 by woody4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) Top write up and Pictures bleeh.....Lovely looking animals too...Well done.... :lol: Edited January 1, 2010 by smig4373 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) And how do you stop a ferret that is to ground doing what it's bred for for gods sake stay away from the butchers windows.you might endure some graphic images I think you might be better taking up knitting Bug ger the antis, it can't be helped theres some proper girls on this site.. Let's try once more for the armchair Rambos Nobody on here is upset, bothered, sickened, made squeamish, saddened etc etc etc by that photo. We all know what tough boys you are and yes, we are too, so you can stop puffing your chests out and thumping them. Jesus wept The point that is being made is that antis could and would love to get hold of propaganda like that to wave in the faces of mainstream Britain to turn opinion against field sports. Do you get it? No? Oh well Edited January 1, 2010 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesman Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 I enjoyed that write up and the pictures are cracking. Helps a newb like me understand what goes on when you ferret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandmartin Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Good writeup. What's all the fuss about the photo? It's just the occaisional consequence that occurs while pursuing the great country sport of ferreting. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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