rosspti
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I was invited along by a chap who works for the landowners. The land we were working does not belong to Mr HT, but to the Y's. I 'spect I have seen you out with the NCH haven't I? Best wishes
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Well recognized Jimmy! Hope the s**t weather that we've been having didn't put you off too much. My brother has a fish shop there, did you see it? (Big blue doors right next to the beach) ATB
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Thanks Trapper1. I'm right down south. Not quite as far as you can go tho. I live on the coast near Bodmin Moor. See map!
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Thanks to everyone who has messaged on this post, and the other identical one I did! Seem to have uploaded it all twice by mistake! But yes, we are lucky to have some stunning spots around here. I have been around the UK a little and there are some stunning spots all around the country. You have the mountains, the lakes, the farmland which is all so different in the different corners of the Country. The thing I like about Cornwall is that while we don't have BIG mountains, or BIG lakes, etc. our scenery is very varied and changes so much over short distances. All those pics show
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Yeah, lovely bearded collie x greyhound. Not mine, but a friend's. He's 8 months old, called River.
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And a few more.
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Had our first day of the season today, up on Bodmin Moor. Went to some new ground with friends of a friend, but it was next to other land that I have worked before. We had 4 ferrets working, and I took my two 10 week old hob kits with us just for the ride. Down here in Cornwall most of the rabbits live in stone & earth hedgerows called "Cornish Hedges", and there are lots of different types of hedges all round the county depending on the local soil and stone. Some have thorn bushes on top, some don't. But most farmland hedges are way too overgrown to net this early in the season.
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Had our first day of the season today, up on Bodmin Moor. Went to some new ground with friends of a friend, but it was next to other land that I have worked before. We had 4 ferrets working, and I took my two 10 week old hob kits with us just for the ride. Down here in Cornwall most of the rabbits live in stone & earth hedgerows called "Cornish Hedges", and there are lots of different types of hedges all round the county depending on the local soil and stone. Some have thorn bushes on top, some don't. But most farmland hedges are way too overgrown to net this early in the season. Howev
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Hard ground here too boy, in places. Best thing is to get a nice stone about 6" across. DONT use it as a hammer, but just sit it on top the peg and then push. Just like with a drawing pin, the bigger area means less pain on your hands and therefore easier to put all your weight behind it. Again, don't be hammering and thumping the ground cause the bunnies will think its World War 3 and run for the bunkers! As for folding up, stretch out the net first with the rings as far apart as possible. Then fold double, and again and again until its about 6". Use the cord to wrap around nice and
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Gerald Almond, what a legend! I love Bodmin Moor!
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Well done boy, keep at it! I think every single ferreter should have a go at making nets. Even if you only make one or two, I think you learn such a lot about how nets work. And you certainly learn to appreciate and look after all your nets too. ATB
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What an absolute legend! I love that vid. I live in Cornwall so the accents are a little different to "across the water" in Devon, but still similar. I love the chance to chat to old-timers like that. My favourite bit is when he chops the rabbit and then asks it "whaddy say?" The best thing is that if you actually listen to what he says, hes 110% bloody right! Like my old boss used to say, "there's pretty many up the churchyard that wish they could come and work all day". Never forget it!!!
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Its funny how all the sellers of the Mk3m charge practically the same. If one seller cut the price by a tenner they would get all the sales! I would love to know how much they get them for wholesale. It makes me suspect that Deben charge a lot for them to the dealers and so the markup is not that big? Or, is it that Deben are forcing dealers to sell at a certain price?
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--Don't worry, I do! Spun poly is much better thatn spun nylon in my opinion too. But don't wanna get off topic (that's a whole other issue!) So is Mr Hodge the cheapest for the MK111m??
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I totally agree! Mind you 50 nets plus pegs will coust you a fortune!
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Well, I thought it might be worth a cheeky shot (seeing as this is a forum full of capable ferreters!) If anyone has any problem rabbits in the North Cornwall area (say within an hour of Wadebridge) then I would be happy to help. Part of an experienced team of rabbit catchers able to tackle even the trickiest terrain. No job to small, nor to difficult! Just drop me a message. (Apologies if I have posted this in the wrong section!)
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Weird - it's righted itself??? :crazy:
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I'm a Land Agent (I think that's a Factor if you're Scottish), so I would be happy to help with any land/property queries.
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Hi Aaron I would say that a 20, 16, or 12 bore would all be fine for your pigeon shooting and for rough shooting. And high pheasant for that matter! However, I would (personally) advise against a pump action. They slow down your second shot greatly - think of the time difference between a) shot....pump.....shot or b)shot...shot Over and unders or side-by-sides are both available with single triggers and will be much more useful. If you really want a three shot then go for a semi-auto not a pumper. As "ssssh1forthepot" said, you may find that the rough shoot aren't too h
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Just thought I'd point out that the times of posting are wrong on here. I'm posting this at 12:39 (UK time), but the forum says 11:39.
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Hi, I thought it would be useful for everyone to see the best value places to get Ferret Finders from - seeing they are the most expensive bit of kit (generally) in ferreting! Ian Hodge Field Sports has the Deben MkIIIm on his website for £149 including one collar, For the MkIIIm with two collars it is £199. Postage and packing is free in anything over £50 Can anyone beat that? (for total price including P&P)
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I have a two storey hutch for my two hobs. I don't have a litter tray, but they always go in the corner of the hutch under the stairs! I was thinking of maybe making a plywood box, a bit like a carry box (maybe no lid though) - but as a toilet for them. That way it could be just removed and tipped out when full. Better than a tray cause it would all be contained. What do you think?
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Dear John (Hubery) Those boxes look fantastic! I know you make allsorts, but for the ferreting forum could you do a new topic with a photo of each of your boxes that you do with the price by each one. Unless you have a catalogue anywhere else (with pictures of the whole range) that you could direct us to? PLus notes on approx dimensions, and whether T-Probes, spades, etc, are included and the costs? Best wishes Rosspti
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Unfortunately the world does contain a few assholes! My personal feeling on this (for what it's worth) is that the sport comes first! Rule 1 - Don't be trespassing or poaching! (Not that these boys were doing either - I'm just just saying) Rule 2 - If you get caught breaking Rule 1 by an idiot like her then best to just pack up and leave. If the landowner catches you - well that's your lookout, but you've brought ferreting into disrepute Rule 3 - If you're disturbed by someone like that whilst legitimately ferreting first try to explain that you are there at the Landowner's
