Ferreting in West Yorkshire

I don't usually ferret this early in the season, as the weather is just to warm and there are sometimes young ones still about. On this occasion the landowner wants quite a few getting rid of, as he is planting some young trees in the next few weeks.

[@vakama9053]

I like how most of your replies to the anti-hunting comments boil down to: "Do you eat meat?", which usually answers itself when they refuse to reply. It seems you have a great way of dealing with rabbits, and an equally great way of dealing with haters. Keep it up!

[@freedomofabird]

+Vakama 905 Thanks😄😄

[@davebell7533]

I miss my ferrets. I had a white one, that looks exactly like yours, mine wasn't an albino. My other ferret was a big male with the classic markings, I named them George and Mitzy. Watching this video brought back memories.

[@MrDaFitch]

Great videos, I live in the states and the main hunting I do is small game and birds. This looks like a lot of fun and its awesome the rabbits don't go to waste. Thanks!

[@tiagocorralesviera7925]

the rabbit that runned away in the end was like "you are never going to catch me alive!"

[@davidcollins4713]

Great video I have took on my dad's permission when he past away 12 years ago

[@motohunter2390]

Really miss your videos hope you make a come back soon

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks, I’m done with youtube though since they stopped promoting any shooting/hunting videos, and started restricting most of them to 18+ viewers. Load of communists

[@motohunter2390]

@@freedomofabird what a shame your videos where brilliant

[@seanrparr]

nice work, a tidy bag of bunnies and a happy land owner and safe permission for the forthcoming winter months, most importantly the ferrets were not over exerted in the out of season heat! keep up the good work!

[@vasavasuresh9109]

rabbitc🌐🌐🌐🏜🏜🏜🏝🏝🏝🏝

[@roberttaylor6075]

Brilliant video nice Warren love doing a bit of ferreting my self and I like a bit off net making as well 👍👍👍👍

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks

[@codyterrier]

As usual a good video really enjoy watching them keep them coming now the season is nearly upon us👍

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks

[@markmason13]

Good to see you back at them, I my self will be starting towards the end of Sep unless I start getting calls from landowners.

[@sherbert500]

great video yet again didn't realise you were back on and filming, still prefer the twist break in the net but a good chinning also does it lol , all the best for the season and many more vids

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks buddy

[@sigma_polymath]

Good to see another ferreting video from you again my friend, when I am blessed enough to be able to hop the pond I want to go ferreting, looks like a lot more fun than trapping and shotgunning like I grew up doing; my kids would love it... Have a Blessed one!

[@freedomofabird]

+CG Louisiana Thanks CG and take care.

[@hillbillyhansforlife2763]

that is awesome. have never seen that before. I need a ferret...

[@freedomofabird]

It's great, and very sustainable

[@yuyuyuyuyuyou]

Great video!!!

[@glennmelon16]

It's only a cool day Australia

[@keanoman1000]

good stuff mate, that sandy looks keen, i only ever have jills in my cages, i've got two whites now that havn't been down yet, this year maybe, great vid,

[@ledhicks]

Poor bunny. But somebody has to thin their population.

[@barblessable]

lean, free range, organic meat ,caught and killed with minimum of fuss, well done , years since I had ferrets , more humane and natural than abattoir .

[@freedomofabird]

+jock barblessable Thanks Jock you are so right

[@reakt0r2008]

Very nice video. Thank you

[@freedomofabird]

Thank you, and all the very best!

[@remutar6979]

Almost like fishing

[@southsomersetferretersfiel5202]

I enjoyed that 👍

[@grahamh1967]

Nice one Pal, like you say a bit hot but still needed doin, works work! In Gods Own County too lol Keep the vids coming, G

[@freedomofabird]

Will do, and thanks!!

[@deadman_x4549]

I love the screams of the rabbit

[@alvinsantoso9708]

I think a Wild Rabbit Screaming like a girl

[@indrakurniadi2578]

An awesome skills, nice though

[@mattmatty4670]

Cool thanks mate

[@turbobarrels]

Cracking video. Hope all is well with you. Atb Marc

[@freedomofabird]

+turbobarrels Thank you Pal

[@savagedick3848]

Need to try this method

[@mattevans6106]

Great video keep it up!

[@freedomofabird]

+Matt Evans 610 Thanks!

[@MysteryMouseketool]

I can see from your replies to other comments, that you are really mature

[@freedomofabird]

Says someone with a name like “mystery Mouseketool” 🤣🤣🤣

[@sterkar99]

Damn this looks awesome I wish I could do this but in my country hares don't work like this

[@sterkar99]

Wait why did you stop the hunting? The weather got too hot? So ferrets can't stand the heat or what

[@alexisgrunden1556]

Ferrets like the cool and evening best; when it gets too hot, they won't want to come out of the warrens. They'd rather stay where it's dark and cool and comfy, so if you don't quit before the worst heat of the day, you can end up having to dig your ferrets out of the warrens. Some ferreters put trackers on their ferrets, so they can tell how deep underground they are, and where they are in a warren, in case they need to start digging, either for a stubborn rabbit, or for the ferret.

[@creamybiggums]

nice catch. gotta get me some ferrets.

[@freedomofabird]

+mossy mickey Thanks Pal

[@pardicukup]

in my country, meet rabbit can be making satai... its delicious...

[@freedomofabird]

+Kang Pardi Prabowo Lovely!!

[@lajh1985]

got to catch them all Pokemon :)

[@thecleandreamteam1894]

lajh1985 BUNEARY FAINTED!

[@russellverdin8339]

How do you folks have so many rabbits over there and what there's no predators to keep them in check?

[@bigjohntightlips]

Great vid mate, its not easy ferreting at that time of year :-)

[@freedomofabird]

+vermin filmer No, its too early really, but when you get asked to go, you have to go, or someone else gets the job!!

[@julioortega9234]

thanks for video

[@estebandiaz8688]

Whoa, dude You're awesome! Killing them in the more humane way possible. And being respectful to them as living creatures. A true hunter.

[@freedomofabird]

+Ekau DIAZ Thanks!!

[@noahwolfgang799]

+freedomofabird Do you use a ferret finder ?! cheers great videos as always

[@freedomofabird]

+Bread and Butter productions thanks! I do most of the time, but not on this occasion. When I was a kid ferreting in the 70's we couldn't even afford a ferret finder so I have done loads without!

[@freedomofabird]

+Bread and Butter productions If you look at my other ferreting vids, you will see the Deben ferret finder/collars

[@kelvelybens2782]

wooow. wonderful. the weasel was too cute. but why the hare scared them.?

[@freedomofabird]

The rabbit knows that the ferret will bring death to them

[@jhenry0615]

excellent! Thank you for posting. Do you find rabbits taken this early to be wormy? As a rule of thumb here in the States I don't take them to pot 'till the first frost. Never seem to be wormy then.

[@freedomofabird]

+jhenry0615 No not worms, but the occasional tick. thanks for the comment!

[@cristophercaraway8703]

Can you do a video on double strands for netting please.

[@freedomofabird]

Sorry its not a method i use

[@TwinFury]

What happens if your ferret is down a hole cause it’s got a rabbit

[@PointofimpactTV]

Awesome, didn't realise you were from Best Yorkshire too lol. I liked the video on neck breaking too, it will make dispatching netted ones so much easier for me. I so the karate chop and stretch, but the bending the neck round your hand is great. ATB, Jonny from Long Range Rimfire Shooting (official) P.S. Join Facebook lol

[@freedomofabird]

+Pointofimpact TV I may well do Facebook soon! Thanks

[@Quarryvillle]

When do you usually ferret? I love these videos for the educational value, I've learned quite a bit about both rabbits and ferrets

[@motohunter2390]

End of September untill mid February

[@kelvelybens2782]

no wonder, the weasel is clever. haha

[@rcg5317]

Although several seasons old, this is still amazing considering the size of that warren. Is that especially large? I would love find field rabbits that thick (

[@rcg5317]

(On another fellow’s land 😉)

[@JHF80]

Wow thats alot of rabbits.. This is the most effective rabbit hunting method I've ever seen.. Are the ferrets trained or does this just come natural for them?

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks. It's all natural instinct!

[@DubstepHard]

Hello im just asking - is it your job or just hobby? It looks like very professional :D

[@freedomofabird]

It is my part time job. A service I deliver to local farmers and landowners.

[@JB-sx6kw]

He kills them quickly so I don't see what the problem is I have three pet rabbits but with wild rabbits there r so many in the wild there numbers need to be kept down sadly.

[@Love4Don_Tae]

Yea that's true

[@pancakeface9525]

That neck snap was awesome. It reminds me of ratting. I had to break a rats neck with my bare hands

[@philippereira4680]

nice

[@iamthegame09]

While I don't necessarily agree with what you're doing I have to say in fairness you don't seem to get real pleasure from doing what you do plus when you're killing the rabbit you do so really humanely so in fairness it's refreshing to watch someone like yourself for a change.....

[@freedomofabird]

Thank you. I get no pleasure from killing, I get my pleasure from doing a job with respect for the quarry, in a sporting manner.

[@markmason13]

Hay freedomofbird I have used the old MK1 ferret finder for years but mine has stopped working so I got a MK3. I can not use it to save my life so could you do a vid on how to use it?

[@freedomofabird]

If I get time, yes I will do one. The instructions are bang on though, good bit of kit😄

[@markmason13]

Its just me been old and set in my ways :).

[@murdoch451]

After 26 years and now divorced i would like to take up some of my old hobys again. Do you sell "Kit's" as i would like to buy from working stock.

[@royalkingbgm4016]

Nic

[@सिकदंरमेहर-ङ6य]

Sikandar Kalau

[@leonlynch4890]

true Hunter . thank for the way to snapping ther necks I could not karate chop ther neck first time and i felt bad because I was making it have a bad death.

[@freedomofabird]

+beast mode Thank you.

[@emilianozamudio3830]

3:46 like an horror movie

[@freedomofabird]

+Emiliano Zamudio Hahaha

[@devinirish]

Sadly for some reason it's illegal in the US I'd love to do this.

[@freedomofabird]

I've heard that before but wasn't sure if it was illegal in all states or just some.

[@robkilcollins310]

okay, so this is the first I've ever seen or heard of ferreting. Very very very cool and efficient. how much training goes into one of these ferrets? Do they recognize commands?

[@freedomofabird]

In all reality no training goes into the ferrets, they hunt on instinct, as they would do in the wild. Like many things in life though, they do get better at it, the more they do!

[@freedomofabird]

Sorry forgot to say, no they don't understand commands in the same way that a dog would.

[@radbcc]

+freedomofabird in that case, how do you recall or round up the ferrets when you want to go home? thanks

[@freedomofabird]

+radbcc Once they have cleared the rabbits out of the warren, they come to the surface and you just pick them up. If you are not clearing out the warren and just skimming a few rabbits off the population, you just have to catch them up one at a time as they come to the surface. Usually when a rabbit bolts, the ferret is only seconds behind. Hope this answers your Q

[@motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147]

Brilliant ferreting videos aswell but what on earth are you doing ferreting this time of year ? And couldn't believe my eyes you dint have the collars and ferret finder on why not ? Glad to see another ferreting video from you though fella

[@freedomofabird]

+motomeady hunting nd motocross I know its too early for normal ferreting season, but when landowner wants them catching or he will give permission to someone else, then you have to do it. (it is not always about sport and tradition, but sometimes about pure killing of rabbits)

[@AJewInTexas]

Is ferreting a common pest control in Britain?

[@freedomofabird]

3rdOfficerTaylor yes absolutely

[@clarky5124]

freedomofabird have you tried smoking them out

[@mahendrarana8159]

+freedomofabird fg

[@amimouddd7943]

Clarky !!!

[@gamehunting715]

3rdOfficerTaylor no we mainly do it for the sport most of us eat them after or give them away because they can be dangerous to sheep cows and horses as the rabbits make there burrows in the field it only takes a certain amount of weight for the hole to clapse there for if a horse were to stand over a burr or it could easily have a broken leg this is why most farmers want them gone

[@goswald04]

After watching this, I may invest in owning ferret. They will make my rabbit hunts much easier. Great Video!

[@JTan-wu7wg]

Curious. Do ferrets have any advantage over dogs? Also, do the ferrets kill rabbits or just flush them out?

[@freedomofabird]

+Cyber Scum The ferrets are smaller and can fit down the holes. The ferrets will do both. Hopefully they will flush out the rabbits, but occasionally they corner them in a stop end, and then its all over for the rabbit :-))

[@JTan-wu7wg]

freedomofabird Well, thanks.

[@juansantos6117]

donde están los Video que se caza los conejos en trampa enterradas en el suelo que son como cajones y un tubo por donde entran los conejos

[@justjaedan2018]

hey there don't want to kick up a storm but noticed your ferrets are not wearing collars, I also Ferret with no collars but was wondering do you feed your ferrets beforehand?

[@freedomofabird]

Justin Burr I feed the ferrets normally all of the time. I've been ferreting for over 40 years and when I started all we used was liners. One of my mates eventually got a mk 1 but these days people really seem to get hung up about collars. They are the ideal but they are not essential. If you watch most of my videos you will see I use collars most of the time, but sometimes shit happens and I lend them out, or run out of batteries. I have never lost a ferret permanently they always return or get tempted out after a long wait. It's a little bit like walking to school.....kids and mothers of today think that a car journey is the only way😀

[@justjaedan2018]

freedomofabird thanks I generally have an idea of home time and start boxing them as they show close to that didn't know if not feeding them before going would add some drive usually give malt paste treats anyways this is only my second year so thanks again for the advise

[@unclesimon953]

6,32. Too hot? In Yorkshire?

[@superhunter992]

so i will be getting so ferrets soon what do i need as a must? any suggestions would be great thanks Matt

[@seanrparr]

ferret finder 1st

[@freedomofabird]

+rabbitcontrol westmids I know what you are getting at, and as you can see from my previous videos I usually use them. I hunted with ferrets for 30 years before I bought my first finder and I have never lost a ferret. I may have lost a few dead rabbits but when the box breaks and I can't afford a knew one, then the choice is mine. Time only changes technology, not the way we hunt. Its exactly the same as saying it is irresponsible to go mountain walking without a GPS or mobile phone. Technology is everything to some.

[@seanrparr]

They certainly have their uses, i have walked fields well into the night with the lamp trying to find superb ferrets after thinking it would be a nice quick easy bury to clear, fortunately never left one behind yet lol, it is each to their own on this, i would definitely recommend anyone starting out should have their new ferrets best interest as their top prioity that is all.

[@freedomofabird]

+rabbitcontrol westmids I totally agree, if you have the technology then it should be used.

[@superhunter992]

i have all that thanks i mean keeping them day to day

[@starknifez4846]

omg it's wabbit season alr? I thought it was dahk season.

[@Jedapoo]

How many rabbits could be living in a warren of that size? Is that an average size warren for the area?

[@freedomofabird]

+Jedapoo 200-300

[@dannybrunt5840]

Is that Hebden bridge

[@freedomofabird]

No

[@dannybrunt5840]

We’re about in West Yorkshire is it

[@TheDuckseason]

What no bbq footage this time ? :(

[@freedomofabird]

+TheDuckseason 😄😄

[@manuelceru411]

Que país es?

[@ChelseaGunners]

where about were you in West Yorkshire? im looking for some rabbit fields and live in West Yorkshire

[@freedomofabird]

You know, I get sick of people who think that others are just going to give them their permissions. If you are looking for rabbit fields, get out there and do the groundwork just like most folk do.

[@ChelseaGunners]

+freedomofabird wow bit feisty hahaha could have been more polite isn't like I'm going to go right up and steal your rabbit fields...

[@TheDperki]

I don' t like it when animals are killed, but he at least knows what he is doing....

[@DjGlenJon]

TheDperki if your not a vegetarian your are a hypocrite

[@ohmannotthisguy346]

Glen Akrigg Why does it make him a hypocrite? I would imagine plenty of people feel the same especially considering how easy it is to buy butchered meat these days.

[@k.h.santoshsantosha2042]

Santosh

[@lifeinafrica3868]

Keep the rabbits alive and bread them

[@freedomofabird]

Turn them into bread?

[@oscarlavoz9356]

I have to say your method to kill the rabbits is a nice one as it appears they die instantly. I mean it sucks if a ferret get them but even like that its all instinct.

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks Oscar

[@riverwesthunter8100]

What type of pouch system is that, that you are wearing....

[@freedomofabird]

It's a Jack Pyke dog handlers vest

[@Ramb-cp4uk]

I can't believe I looked at all the intelligent people in the comments. 😂 like, can they not spell a singly word right or even come up with a sentence in proper grammar or that's not shortened but whatever. I've always wanted to do farreting. How do you train them to go after rabbits or do they not need it?

[@freedomofabird]

+Infernopsychotic115 Felix Thanks. Ferrets are natural born hunters, top predators. Generally they will hunt on instinct, but do get better with practice.

[@Ramb-cp4uk]

freedomofabird great to know! Thank you for telling me that! Is there anything you recommend for ferret hunting, besides the ferrets 😂

[@freedomofabird]

+Infernopsychotic115 Felix Rabbits😂

[@callumpryor7973]

how long roughly does It take in between rabbits

[@freedomofabird]

+Avalanche Gaming Depend on the size of the warren. We can have 3 or 4 within seconds, or we can have 1 in half an hour. It depends upon so many things

[@callumpryor7973]

thanks

[@freedomofabird]

+Avalanche Gaming You are very welcome

[@thecleandreamteam1894]

The proper way to kill a rabbit.

[@VIPROzZz]

Hello, I've found a warren in the land where I shoot, but I don't have any ferrets. Shall I set up a hide nearby and shoot them as they come out? Or what else shall I do? Thanks

[@freedomofabird]

+Alex Hamilton Lying out with a rifle or air rifle can be quite productive, especially if it is quiet.

[@VIPROzZz]

Thank you 🙂

[@ابويونس-م1ذ]

NOW waer. are yow doeng

[@nnhdhdhgxxbxvxh8507]

प्रकाश जगदाळे मंगळवेढा

[@turtledove404]

2:05 - 2:11 Warning to animal lovers: Look away!

[@coolguyx14]

I cringed when I heard the snap

[@michaelroussey31]

you are crazy.

[@RameshRamesh-jo8zh]

Van

[@motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147]

Bin meaning 2 ask you I can see your a good net maker and im after some more but all no good on the Internet atall apart from were I got my last purse nets last year was from agouti nets but hes retired shut down his net making business and I need some more any would chance you could make some please and send them over 2 me ? Id pay you ofcorse

[@motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147]

No way I tryed them out different types 6z 10z 12z ect all shit couldn't catch a cold with them I lost more rabbits in them then what I caught in them id never use them again I threw them all away

[@motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147]

No im sure I probably no better than you so do not tell me what 2 do I no how 2 set nets

[@motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147]

Erm no im a man your little boy acting like 1

[@motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147]

Your novice not me and with a name like john blud ? Do you think your badman rude boy ? Stop acting like a black townie

[@nuance6631]

+John Blud he had an experience with the nets and he said they didn't work so don't make a tantrum about it

[@300sportan]

спасибо за видео vk.com/oxota_s_xopkom

[@noahwolfgang799]

@freedomeofabird

[@pnarrrp3487]

poor bunny

[@Farmer6491]

way to early, shocking

[@freedomofabird]

+Lewis Robert Only to early if you are doing it for sport! For pure vermin control for a landowner then anytime goes. As it says in the description he plants loads of trees in next few weeks and he wants as many killed as possible.

[@AlmightyAaron0423]

where are your sons

[@freedomofabird]

+Wy123 Not sure if they are losing a little interest, but they both had "other things on" today!! I think it is just the nice weather and them wanting to be with their mates.

[@rapaboutcrap2568]

I hate the neck snapping sound

[@franciscoservin5130]

Porque los matas los co ne nos que te a sen

[@thefourmuskateers9372]

i am very sad. :( :(

[@freedomofabird]

+TheFour Muskateers I am very happy :-) :-)

[@omprakashomprakashbhopal5879]

t Hi

[@ayyanmob9020]

Nuhoj

[@satinderppal3768]

Rascal

[@freedomofabird]

😂😂😂😂🐰🐰

[@paipaitn3269]

so you getting the rabbits ok and killing them for reason?

[@freedomofabird]

Yes, that's right

[@paipaitn3269]

freedomofabird​ :/ mean people

[@freedomofabird]

+PaiPai TN Do you eat meat? Who kills it for you? If you don't, do you realise animals die so that your vegetarian option is put on the plate for you??

[@paipaitn3269]

freedomofabird no no no and what do you mean by eat meat?

[@freedomofabird]

+PaiPai TN Eat animals

[@munishnashesh4926]

😕😇

[@vijaykholye7357]

T

[@md.ebrahimhussin1313]

not kil you rabit

[@freedomofabird]

+Md.ebrahim Hussin 😄😄😄Yes kill Mr Rabbit......fooood!