New To The Forum And Ferreting

[ryaldinhio 5,189]

Alrate everyone,

My name is ryan i have been reading the forum for a while now but i have just joined up to be able to post.

 

I recentley moved into the sticks on a dirt track, next door neighbour 500yards down the lane and plenty of fields to walk plus a few canals and couple of rivers close by. Managed to get a bit of permission on a couple of paddocks and the local cricket ground. I have only ever used the air rifle before but decided i wanted to try ferreting. After reading a lot on here and talking to a few chaps i work with i decided to get myself set up.

 

I have intially got myself 2 ferrets one hob one jill. A Decent hutch from a friend along with 15/20 purse nets and a carrying box. I am itching to get out but as i have never been before (and dont have an experienced hand to go with) i am a bit nervous. See all of the warrens i have seen are along hedgerows. I am assuming that if i have permission for one field it doesnt allow me access to the other side ofthe hedge for netting or retrieving?

 

Also i dont have a locator so would it be stupid to net up the holes i can see and sit it out if the ferret doesnt reappear? I have been told by an old boy at work to use the jill and if she doesnt come back up send the hob down n he will move her n they will come out???

 

Also what are the rules/laws with ferreting common or public ground? Like i said i have only used air rifles before and obviously they are a big no no.

 

Any help much appreciated.

[The one 8,594]

Hello and welcome mate

[ryaldinhio 5,189]

Cheers the one.

 

Could anyone point me in the direction of how to repost this in the ferreting part of the forum aswell???

[j j m 6,626]

welcome bud