Ferreting in Teesdale

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Deep dig & his mate masher came up for a day’s ferreting today with Smudge, Mr K & me, on Lord Smudges permission . The day looked none too promising, was very wet & windy in fact so wet that I couldn’t take the camera

 

Indie didn’t fail to disappoint, despite his tender age. He coursed and caught the first three that bolted without a net, all of which were down a very steep incline, not bad considering he’s only 10 months old. Why is it that I never have a camera with me when I really really need one Maybe it was just as well the amount of time we spent sliding down the bank on our backsides :11: I think deepdig was the only one who managed to stay on his feet all day

 

Then I remembered that l did have a camera on my phone, nothing flash though

 

 

but it did manage to record Smudges biggest ever dig for a bunny he really got stuck in and I thought he wasn’t going to stop he was enjoying it so much :11:

 

 

 

Back to the car for a bite to eat and the sun came out found a different spot in the afternoon and made our way back onto the fell, this time camera in hand

 

 

 

Masher brought his plummer bitch, a really good marking dog and a young pup just learning. She proved that not only was she a good marker but she also doubled as a ferret too, she pulled two bunnies out all on her own :11:

 

 

young pup watching & learning

 

 

setting the nets, there were plenty of them but plenty of helpers too

 

 

 

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a couple of todays ferrets

 

 

 

a few digs, quite a few actually

 

 

but worthwhile

 

 

 

 

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a bit of time out

 

 

 

 

The day soon came to an end with the clocks changing, we called it a day as the sun began to set

 

 

 

 

 

Had a brill day, in cracking company, deep dig you & mash are welcome any time

 

and what a way to finish the day but to enjoy a view like this

 

 

[Gin 496]

Another great post Keeps,- Fantastic place to work the ferrets and dogs.

[J Darcy 5,871]

another great day....some very good pics...keep em comin..

[Guest Keeps]

They're excellent for ferreting, marking & bushing Rob, not all the bunnies we caught yesterday were ferreted, but like Geronimo says, a few terriers together can be a bit of a pain lets just say it was a very lively day :11:

[Guest bd roughcoat]

Cracking post as usual keeps some nice pics , Indie seems to be coming along a treat

Good hunting

B.D.

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but like Geronimo says, a few terriers together can be a bit of a pain    lets just say it was a very lively day   :11:

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:11: ........

 

Ohhhhhhh , I have BAD memories .

 

One is fine , two is trouble , anymore is a COMPLETE NIGHTMARE!! :ph34r: .

 

Rather you than me...... :11:

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As long as theres more than one person to keep the peace, shall we say :11: then its not too bad but yes, much easier just to take one :11:

 

We had 3 with us yesterday so we must have had a complete nightmare Geronimo :ph34r:

[shaun v 3]

i know that place very well :11: :ph34r:

[Smudge 0]

Really shaun, im shocked :11:

[lakey 1]

Great post and pics lads, keep um comin.

[moley 115]

i know that place aswell

[landy 0]

nice pics [bANNED TEXT]

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i know that place aswell 

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so you bloody well should moley

Nets are

[deep dig 3]

must say a big big thanks to keeps mr keeps and smudge for a boss day just hope its not the last thanks again keeps :friends: must say that young lurcher is going to be some dog cracker