cdo_karlos 29 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 As my new long nets arrived on Saturday I had decided to go out on Sunday regardless of the weather with the kids and 2 of my hobs. So Sunday morning when I woke up and looked out of the window and saw frost on the ground I knew it would be a good day to test out my new nets. So we packed up my car (Mk1 Golf not the ideal car for ferreting) and a spot of lunch and off we went. We arrive to my permission and got to the first warren under a large tree, set up the nets around it and sent the ferrets to work. After a short while a few bunnys we're jumping but not bolting into the nets as I couldn't get in to set purse nets I picked up the ferrets and nets and went to the next warren. After a little time here we had a few in the purse nets but still none had hit my long nets. By this time it was a round lunch time and the rain had started falling. So I quickly set up a shelter to get us out of the rain to have lunch. As the rain pored we happily sat in the dry eating our lunch, drinking hot chocolate and coffee. We waited for the rain to die off and we set off again. With me setting the long nets and the kids sorting out the bagging we had it nailed. And it wasn't long be for the rabbits were hitting the net. As this is the first time I've used a long net I could not believe how quick and easy it was to use. We had no rabbits bouncing off, everyone got court in the net, however there is always one or two that get away and that day was no exception. Overall we had a great day and the kids loved it, even with the rain, and my daughter said that the next time we go we should take amber and ruby (the dogs) for the few that get away, and I think she's right. Amber Ruby 10 Quote Link to post
seanc 166 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Nice one mate cracking write up and pics, the kids will remember that for ever Regards Sean Quote Link to post
NEWKID 26,204 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Nice write up mate, love the shelter, that'll add to the kids adventure.. Quote Link to post
johnny boy68 11,725 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Cracking stuff, its great getting the kids involved too. Quote Link to post
vanman1 411 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Spot on mate to me thats what ferreting and the countryside is all about. Like was said before your kids will remember that all their lives.My fondus memory is my grandad taking me poaching with ferrets at 4yrs old happiest times of my life mate. Quote Link to post
The one 8,397 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Nice read and pics mate bet the kids love going ferreting with you putting up a shelter its got to be more of a adventure for them Quote Link to post
Polkey 70 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Nice one mate, I just started with long nets this season and i love it, won't be with out one now. Quote Link to post
mhopton 807 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Cracking stuff mate love the poncho good thinking when kids go well done Quote Link to post
ryan2307 18 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Good write up mate. Nice photos too. Atb ryan Quote Link to post
Moe 108 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Good report and pics nice to see the kids involved , keep it up. Quote Link to post
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