Ferreting with Ryan Wilby

Simon Whitehead visits a young ferreter and his team in West Yorkshire, England.
Before he could drive, Ryan used to ride his moped 40-odd miles to his rabbiting permission with a spade on the side, a few nets tucked under the seat and a box of ferrets on the back. The return journey was yet more comical, because he would also be carrying the rabbits he had caught. Ferreting with such gusto, his relationship with the Dales’ farmers soon blossomed. He now boasts an extensive portfolio of rabbiting ground on which to perfect his chosen craft.