When is the best time?

[deanflute 550]

As a novice i was after some advice on the best time to go ferreting for rabbits..And i mean time of day not month. Is it better really early in the morning or later in the afternoon?

Cheers Dean

[Coatesy900 0]

Well during the middle day, most of the rabbits will be down in the burrow, so then would theoretically be the best time to do it, but I've found that they are more reluctant to bolt. Its basically a matter of opinion to most, but as I usually do full-day hunts (6 or before to around 8 at night) It didnt really matter what time of day.

[stubby 175]

we tend to get to permissions just before 9am, if you think about it, ferreting in the autumn/winter months, means shorter days, therefore best to get out there and start early, have a full day, and be able to finish before it gets dark, incase you have any ferts lay up underground, nothing worst that digging in the dark

[dytkos 17,953]

we tend to get to permissions just before 9am, if you think about it, ferreting in the autumn/winter months, means shorter days, therefore best to get out there and start early, have a full day, and be able to finish before it gets dark, incase you have any ferts lay up underground, nothing worst that digging in the dark

 

I try to get out at first light when possible. Less people about so less distractions and more time for ferreting. Cheers, D.

[The one 8,592]

Used to be early on a frosty morning ,but i cant remember the last time i saw a frost if its a big job we start at 7 am -ish other wise 9/10 am and both seem to work

[Guest on the hill]

as early as i can be botherd geting up