Doc Holliday Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Following the post I put up last night with regard to offering some shooting on a new permission, I went out to have a look last night and found the following issues. I've already sent an email to the club chairman about this but I'd be interested to know how you guys would handle it and what you would recommend. I had a bit of a look around to see where the rabbits ran to and, from what I can make out, there seemed to be 3 warrens. The main one is adjacent to some woods which the local teenagers use as a cut through from the skate park on the other side. There are 3 cut throughs at approximately 20ft, 30ft and 40ft from this warren. They take the line (the teenagers) which runs right in front of another warren over towards some houses where the go through another broken down fence to get out. As I walked around the field I was on the far side when I saw three teenage girls come through and stood for several minutes in the field talking. I'm sure you can see the issue here. If they didn't get accidently shot they'd probably set on me and whoever I was shooting with because we would be shooting the poor, defenceless, little bunnies. Aggro! Not to mention the old bill turning up I shouldn't wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joknob Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 lamp it when they,re all tooked up in bed. craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Ferrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushpower Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 First light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Fix the fences, put up trespass signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 First light? Sounds like the best plan of action. Let's face it, how many teenagers do you know that are up and about at first light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Sounds like the best plan of action. Let's face it, how many teenagers do you know that are up and about at first light? just getting in from the night out.... walk of shame or stride of pride.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 We took on a new permission a few months ago from a farmer begging for help due to the "large rabbit problem" he had on one field. I had heard it all before but seeing is believing...turns out that he had a very large rabbit problem. We were unable to get the ferrets in to the great many holes that were in deep ditches and covered in nettles etc. Fenny said he would cover it with the .17 HMR as it was a mile from his house, the main issues were large green houses to the left and a road in front....every shot taken was never easy and the risk factor considered prior to pulling the trigger had to be taken on each kill. We stopped off at this field after our pigeon shooting yesterday and managed seven on a short drive up and down the field....then Fenny said "do you know how many rabbits we have had off this field so far" I could not answer?....."that seven takes the total over 300" he said. First of all credit where it is due, good shooting Fenny. Doc Holiday, you will be able to work it out and I think rabbit will be a bigger part of our shooting if this year is an indication of what's ahead for us. Picture below is from last night, Fenny with HMR on a netting bag for support...shooting well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEshooter Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I did pm you mate, not had a reply yet. I also have ferrets and all the gear. If you fancy a day out with the stinkers when the season arrives let me know. Cheers SEshooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.