On burrowed time: hunting with Ireland's last traditional rabbit catcher | AFP

Steven McGonigal is the last traditional rabbit catcher in Ireland. He uses a dog to find warrens and ferrets to flush rabbits out before dispatching them by hand. Though distasteful to some, he believes the old ways are more environmentally friendly than many modern techniques.
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[@the_irish_anglerorourke893]

“Ireland’s last traditional rabbit catcher “ this documentary is showing one of the most popular ways to hunt rabbits in Ireland 🤔😑I’m Irish myself and know plenty of lads who ferret for them , get your facts straight

[@leecoomber3877]

What breeds are in your lurcher my friend?

[@ferrettradesman6187]

I'm ferreting for years

[@leecoomber3877]

I doubt very much hes the last ,theres a great few in uk .

[@seanpadraigobrien1260]

It's irelands last says it in the video thicko

[@whippetrunner9698]

This guys not on this planet last traditional hunter hahahah

[@aayushishukla5933]

Most mad person of year

[@aayushishukla5933]

No one has told humans to take responsibility of balancing chains nor gave rights to kill them!