Ferreting-Do you REALLY need a dog to catch rabbits...

A lot of feedback from those that either watch these films, my demonstrations at shows or contact me via my website (www.pakefieldferrets.co.uk) is centered around my lurchers. They ask, do you really need a dog to go ferreting? My answer is simple and straight to the point. No, not really, but it does help. I ferret a lot and my dogs are never far from my side. They are my eyes, ears and best buddies all rolled into one. Unfortunately, sometimes I work in a environment where having them ferreting isn’t necessarily the best option. It is of course the finest sporting pursuits on the hills, moors and open farmland but where sensitive building, traffic management systems or livestock are involved, sometimes it is best to leave them be.
That is why we all have a different ferreting philosophy. A mindset, a way of thinking that ever mutates to gain the right result for whoever is ferreting. It may not suit you or even me tomorrow but on this day in question I decided on my tactics and cracked on. I wanted to highlight this fact. We were amongst spooky livestock, and to be fair, we probably caught more without dogs than we would have with. Of course, the dogs mark, catch, retrieve, hold and tell us of the impending action but they also alter the reaction of the rabbits and that of the animals around us. Watch and find out how we got on.

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

What a lovely commentary to a great film. I really felt like I was there with you, I just subscribed in the hope that you have plenty more like this

[@jameswright4689]

Simon you are spot on with your comments it never ceases to amaze me when you watch a video of so called professionals with dogs running in grabbing netted rabbits or turning rabbits back to ground and end up having to be dug out, the worst i have ever seen is the warrener from the west country, his videos are just utter chaos, dogs running everywhere and him shouting about , i have noticed that he doesn't use locator collars on his ferrets anymore , he has probably got fed up of losing them,

[@paulcoxon2134]

You got the the land Happy Christmas nice video keep posting

[@kenabell4978]

Such a wise statement, really enjoyed the footage and commentary

[@yalebrozen1349]

Sage advice. Great video!

[@robertmitchell9415]

Lovely video and commentary 👍🏻

[@flaviusnita6008]

Dog protects You against carnivorous hares.

[@cavedweller1959]

That's classic, Man would I love to tag along on your next outing.

[@jimh4167]

Fun to watch the dogs work

[@RubDev]

This is so relaxing to watch. Thanks for all the information on ferreting. I'll give it a go on rats in a couple of months. Not enough rabbit to find around here, but plenty of rats. Greetings from Belgium!

[@barneyboy7771]

Try ferreting in Australia, 20 million rabbits, fences from 1 to 500km apart. You will need a lot of nets.

[@iqballudin5088]

Great and smart uncle.

[@darralwaters5462]

great video

[@48sydney]

Thank you for this really good video and explanation . I can see and often wonder how people deal with rabbits that have infested and weakened railway embankments. Clearly you can't have dogs running on the tracks of railways where trains are passing. As a result there are many embankments where it is difficult to solve the problem, but you demonstrate a solution. It's also a very quiet and calm way to collect the rabbits.

[@montaguemonro565]

Great video man

[@motohunter2390]

Brilliant

[@callummcgregor7167]

I can remember going back about ten years a go I had a polecat and I called him nipper if the rabbit did not move he would kill it down the hole and bring it out to me. its funny I never trained him to do that it must be in his bloodline.

[@chrisgallaghrr931]

Really well placed netting ,would of took some time. Excellent video

[@heilpepe4102]

I mean when you go ferreting with your dog you do it because it’s fun for you and your pets

[@planetmikusha5898]

Can you replace the ferrets with a daschusand or other breed?

[@muhammadsaleem4118]

Really i like it your hunt where from your cuntry i want come your cuntry see your hunt with you very very nice hunt

[@PM-ql1nx]

Are these gentlemen very attached to their ferrets? Are they tame like pets?

[@theorthodoxredneck1887]

Grate Film Brother !

[@ambriadaniels8786]

Grate? LMAO

[@ncebaphakamile7828]

It does keep out off stress

[@tonynapoli5549]

Nice video
Thanks for being honest
A dog is not always advantageous!
I have a dog too 👍

[@CentralAsianShepherdLover]

I wish I did.

[@jamesleahy7914]

U should throw a fetch dog harness on dog with go pro like I've done on my channel looks great from a dogs prospective,, Good work!

[@englishwithmsareej]

the way he breaks rabbits'necks..oh my God

[@nzferreter]

Would you rather he swung its head against a fence post?

[@Renville80]

areej It may look brutal, but the rabbit is dispatched quickly, with a minimum of effort, so it would definitely be a lot more humane than swinging it against a fence post.

[@lionschannel.3822]

can long nets snare foraging rabbits without ferrets without being chased in it?

[@solhart9273]

Nems no I’m afraid not

[@whippetrunner9698]

@@solhart9273 u don't no what your talking about. Never longnetted at night 1 off the easy ways to get big bags

[@whippetrunner9698]

Yes at night run a long net out and walk the rabbits in

[@yorkshirecarpangler9545]

@@whippetrunner9698 rabbits will sit and chew your nets 👌🏼

[@loverespectequality9234]

🎩😂👑A ONE PLUS 😂👑🎩

[@adambentley4773]

Adam Bentley😀😃😉🥸😎

[@adambentley4773]

Adam Bentley😀👍

[@georgevitriolicgod4920]

that snap of the neck on 2:25 was brutal

[@alinptrsc]

Really you couldn't choose a worse song for what you're doing

[@paulmitchell5324]

It called a berry mate not a warren that’s were wild rabbits live

[@eli3568]

these are wild rabbits

[@sureshraval8162]

greta's

[@eehfdee4818]

Yes you need a dog!