Magwitch and I stop ferreting but have occasional forays out with the rifle and 4x4,to control rabbits in the orchards keeping the farmer sweet. Not enjoyable but necessary. There are those who run dogs all year round and say "Just giving the pups a run to build up their confidence ",etc.
The same people ran through the foot and mouth ban , observe no close season,give no law ,and usually are running dogs out of the back of a van,being considerate and not disturbing the farmer by telling him they are coming.
some speech . . .