Being all kits the rabbits might of just sat in a stop end and refused to bolt, i find some ferrets are hangers on and some will just resurface after a few mins.
You just need to learn ur ferrets and next time use the hanger on and dig to him/her
you seem to get out plenty trev! i am also jealous (Y)
most of my permissions have thick hedgerows on and ive got to wait until the cold clears them up a bit
im gaging to get out with the pup!
If hes insisting just ask for enough to cover your costs, petrol, pellets gun maintenance? After all you enjoy shooting and if you charge you might feel pressured to preform
went for a few days away in the lake district, just me the mrs and the mutts, was nice and relaxing and we got lucky with the weather!
few pics of a small hill we climbed on the second day, dog enjoyed it.