stupidsalmon Posted July 11, 2005 Report Share Posted July 11, 2005 I've recently obtained some permission which includes a large rabbit warren. The warren appears to be muddled in with some badger sets which, after closer inspection, are still occupied by the badgers. Is it advisable to ferret them? Will the working ferret just not enter if it can smell badger? Any advice would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High velocity Posted July 11, 2005 Report Share Posted July 11, 2005 I've recently obtained some permission which includes a large rabbit warren. The warren appears to be muddled in with some badger sets which, after closer inspection, are still occupied by the badgers. Is it advisable to ferret them? Will the working ferret just not enter if it can smell badger? Any advice would be much appreciated. Not 100% sure but if they were my ferrets i would not put them down. Must be other warrens around nearby. You never know, if any one see's you you may be accused of Badger baiting :*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackthorn Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 not unless it was a ferret cross pitbull i would lay up at the warren with my air rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 In my experience, ferrets will not normally go to ground if there are foxes, or badgers in residence. However, I did have one large hob that would bolt foxes from big land drains. In the circumstances you describe, I would leave the area alone. You could be accused of "disturbing" the badgers. Its just not worth the aggro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidsalmon Posted July 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Thanks for the advice. I've just obtained another large overflowing rabbit area. No badgers there. Looks like some good ferreting and shooting though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 As the others have said, leave the badgers well alone. You would be better off shooting them or if the situation is right you could try longnetting or snaring, both can be very effective. happy hunting josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 (edited) SS You'll end up in a whole bucket full of ***** , if a member of the public see's you with nets and a shovel , anywhere near them sets . all the best yis yp :thumbs: Edited July 15, 2005 by Yorkshire Pudding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB REYNOLDS UK Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 if i was you i would keep away as if some body sees you near them badger setts you can get done by the law for interfearing with badgers setts and with a spade and nets i think they could find you guilty 6 months in the nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr Pieman Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 prohibits disturbing badger setts in any way - keep away or you'll get into all sorts of hot water!! PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidsalmon Posted July 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Cheers for the advise lads. I'll steer well clear of that area then. Regards Barney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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