The Jolly boys head out ferreting to an ancient hedgerow on an industrial scale

Knowing your quarry’s behaviour always brings home more bunnies, and the stop-nets through the hedge between warrens caught out every rabbit that tried to escape. We worked systematically and, after back-filling the holes we had dug, we started on the adjacent hedge. This offered fewer warrens, but as my dog, Bella, was now replacing the tired Joe, her mark was born to be rewarded.
The rabbits in this trackside hedgeline had different ideas. Bolting like thunder, they were almost intent on running around rather than straight down the hedge into our nets. Out came the spades again, but this time the digs were a little deeper. I decided to enter more ferrets to force the rabbits’ hand, and this tactic worked a treat.
Once above, Bella herded them into the nets, but not before demonstrating how strong her drive is. One rabbit decided to run around the inside of the hedge, but Bella followed it, not around the hedge on the nice short grass, but directly through it among the brash and brush. To her credit, she caught her rabbit and almost winked as she relinquished her prize.
We ended the day with more than 20 rabbits. Not the greatest bag but I am confident we left nothing behind to damage the fields. Out of all of those rabbits, more than half were buck rabbits, which is an effective way of breaking the rabbits’ breeding cycle.

[@ralphy9215]

What a lovely dog working alongside us! You just can’t beat a decent rabbit stew ......

[@rogermorris7309]

really enjoy watching these working animals do what they do best

[@truethought2581]

The teamwork here must be appreciated. Ferret, dog, man all as 1. Great stuff. I know the tree huggers will disagree but, rt here is survival epitomized. Thanks for a wonderful video! Merry Christmas.

[@DougCraigTheFerretMan]

Great video! I just bought a new pup 3/4 whippet 1/4 stag, my old whippet has just retired from active duty. We need to be carful about putting our hands down burrows here in Australia lot of snakes and digging is very hard, the ground is backed dry most places. anyway cheers from Australia

[@ferretWhitehead]

+Doug Craig One day I would love to ferret on your side of the world but as for spiders and snakes, I'll leave that to the locals. Glad you enjoyed our film.

[@tonysprimitiveanimals8445]

Very nice hunting video. I enjoyed it very much. Now that’s what I call team work. 👍

[@williamavery9185]

Great to see a proper working lurcher. Your lucky to have her.

[@stevenbrading1437]

Awesome video. I'm totally hooked on ferreting. I love the radio collars. Happy hunting!

[@greensaturated2084]

Really shows Torchie and the dog are seasoned pros.

[@welshwizard822]

A good dog, knows and does the job well

[@pip110.5]

That is some special dog you have there guys. Enjoy your sport. 👏

[@rogerpadilha22]

FANTASTIC CONGRATULATIONS BOYS......

[@ZeusPolecat]

One of your best videos Simon. Was that you on the camera? Quick reactions. What tripod are you using?

[@ferretWhitehead]

+Zeus Polecat Yes it was. A nice manfrotto fluid head tripod. Built to take dogs abuse. Thanks for the comments, makes all the hassle worthwhile.

[@shibumi5210]

Love how the dog seems to hear the rabbit breaking ground, looking that way when he takes off running... I have to wonder if the ferret ever breaks out right under a dog, gets grabbed just for a second! Of course ferrets smell rank enough even HUMANS can tell what they are...

Great video, keep them coming, would love to see a video going through all the equipment needed to start ferreting, locators, nets spades etc.

[@ferretWhitehead]

+Antaine Ó Dufaigh In the spring I am planning to do such a film. A beginners guide to ferreting, worts and all

+Simon Whitehead sounds good

[@maheswaran4592]

love the dog work

[@samuelabrahamm9983]

Simply super

[@loverespectequality9234]

🎩😂👑 LOVE IT 😂👑🎩 🎩KEEP ITS UP BOYS 🎩

[@motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147]

Absolutely brilliant couldn't get a more perfect day then that thumbs up from me take care and keep the vids coming fella

[@ferretWhitehead]

+motomeady hunting nd motocross Thanks. Its a steep learning curve this filming thing but I will try and keep them coming.

[@motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147]

Cool top man and just wondering if its just my area or not but we still have mixxy down here in Bedfordshire bad its been here now since September time so its been months nearly wiped all rabbits not many left atall so I've only been out ferreting 4 times this winter season ferreting and lamping twice maybe 3 times because bunny numbers are so bad never seen it like it is this bad before

[@zippy4994]

+motomeady hunting nd motocross might be something more than mixy m8, been going to caithness since 1985 every winter, sometimes twice, never seen the rabbit stocks so low, last cple of years, they reckon there is a virus stopping them breeding, if its just mixy they bounce back no prob.

[@motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147]

Yeah in vhd and rvha wiping them out

[@sherbert500]

another top video simon and showing that more ferrets in the ground can get the rabbits bolting rather than getting kills all day long, I suggested this a few times when I have been out and been told that its "total rubbish" and that it doesn't work well im glad to see the video proof now lol

[@ferretWhitehead]

+stinking polecat Bigger warrens require more ferrets, simple logic. Glad you enjoyed the film.

[@edithwoodward2676]

love the dog great work

[@ferretWhitehead]

Thanks

[@ragirivenkatesh4508]

Akada untaye e dogs bro

[@moleman492]

Great video again lads keep them coming and a merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all

[@sarjomdhikolamarndi3729]

Efhvgo

[@woodlandsedge3456]

Great footage guys

[@kingpromzytv4967]

Very wise dog

[@sl6105]

fantastic jobs bro...I like this country

[@darrannewman7113]

I love to see the dogs working with the ferrets, looking at your long nets , what size thread do you use as it looks strong but subtle as i am making a few purse nets for myself and that size looks better than what i am using.

[@tamilselvanradhakrishnan6730]

சிறந்த பதிவு...

[@AINGELPROJECT667]

So how do you keep the dog from getting the ferret and the rabbits confused? Is there some sort of training involved?

[@Sneaky-Snek]

the ferrets are natural predators, they dont run like the rabbits do, so the dog has a completely different idea of what they are. and animals sight is faaaaaaar better than humans, and the probably live together and know each other

[@scorciollas5731]

around 2:53 is impressive how the dog caught itself before chasing the ferret, im surprised the dog could tell the difference

[@Rafazzel]

I saw the same...

[@seeker119]

Of course he can tell the difference he is not stupid

[@ellechapman9554]

When he was digging the hole for the ferret at 6.20 who did find that satisfying???

[@Silverone858lol]

Ellah Chapman as soon as I saw its cute face I was relieved before that I thought dumb ass was going to cut it in half

[@Wadaryu1000]

Bloody quick dog!

[@BAM-ym5ey]

Animals ! Cruels, !

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

That dog can haul ass.... Is it a greyhound cross ?

[@ryanmcgarry7904]

I love ferreting Simon just one question how long will the battery's last in the mk1 ferret coller and I seen you at lowther you are amazing

[@nanikapa4591]

I like for the dog

[@farooqueshakira6017]

Amazing bro good dog den another one

[@RishabhKumar-jf9fv]

Farooque Shakira kjnnnnnnnnnn

[@music-therapy001]

Cool

[@rondohunter8966]

Damn that dog was quick! What type of dog is that? With that body I know they're designed for running, hunting.

[@markmason13]

I love ferreting and like to see others enjoying the sport as well. This was a well made film as always but were was Dan (Torchies dog)?

[@ferretWhitehead]

+markmason13 Dan was at home with his feet up. Norfolk was and is completely different and as such the right dog was used for the right warren. Glad you liked the film.

[@coltonk7591]

markmason13 where can I learn to do it if I was interested?

[@markmason13]

Just get to know someone who is into ferreting and ask them to show you the ropes, my grandad showed me how he did it but things have changed a bit now. He never used to use ferret finders and quick set long nets so over the years I have had to teach myself how to use them.

[@coltonk7591]

markmason13 that's so cool! I'm in utah usa and know noone. can I buy a regular ferret from a petstore and go from there?

[@markmason13]

I would look into what the laws are were you are and if its ok to use ferrets for rabbiting. I have never had a ferret thats not from working stock so do not know how well a ferret from a petstore would work.

[@tankc6474]

great vid 👍

[@demigreig424]

I love ferreting it's cool

[@franckjames162]

Tu nous saoules tu nous saoules

[@franckjames162]

Pense au truc j'aime pas ces vidéos à la con au revoir

[@wayneblair4971]

having a jolly old time

[@rancelcross2145]

I wish I could buy some of them rabbits we hardly have any here were I live in wv

[@grettiereynolds3690]

love the vid

[@macdonaldmbuli2166]

I can see a small white animal entering the holes, what is it called 🤔?

[@abdelkaderhaider8573]

حمد لله على نعمة الإسلام في شروط ذبح

[@lukereid219]

wow would love a day out like.that

[@jaankurmi149]

，

[@---___20]

Земля вроде и плодородная, а камень на камне!

[@sesu9999]

Please save animals

[@coralboy5809]

Nice hunting system

[@daragalachand7490]

Coral Boy

[@mr_prodd]

what if the dog grabs the ferret by mistake

[@visvanathanshanmugam4870]

Save rabbits

[@lowemadjos5379]

Is this for pest control or for food...

[@bigbearfuzzums7027]

Both

[@michaelholt9378]

What a load of panic, surprised out came out with all that pandemonium above ground. That dog was not the right dog for job. I'm not from Yorkshire, lancs lad I am, it hurts but them lads would show you how to do it. The only thing you did right was drinking water for the ferret

[@titaniumhexfold]

One question, what do you do with the rabbits once they're killed?

[@makingmyselfgreatagain6513]

Pet them and stuff, or just throw them in the trash, or use them as a decoration in a fish tank, that kind of stuff.

[@bigbearfuzzums7027]

Their eaten of course!

[@CountvonCount33]

Jeepers! There's some half baked comments on here! 🙄

[@অচিনপাখি-স১ঘ]

i am very sad, what happen

[@virajshetty9655]

Why are you killing them

[@rahulrathod-vx6yv]

Collar

[@pepeolivares5765]

Dog gallon👍

[@ВіталійМигович-и9ю]

🇺🇦😃👍

[@saajithsaajith744]

Y huge ??? 1 or 2 ok guys. These kind of mass hunting lead to wash out entire that victic cearatures.

[@themoocher3029]

Anybody on here get back too me what cross my dog is ? 👍

[@Tamhontuoisang]

Bọn quỷ này săn bắt kiểu này thì thỏ con chết sạch

[@gorge2610]

Net=not fair game/sport. Better to have a level playing field

[@craigellishtravler2221]

Know there a gd field in rust of water log

[@okam4460]

Don’t kill bunny 🐰

[@lai5741]

Rabbit meat?

[@rosslynstone]

Yes its a bit like chicken

[@okam4460]

😭😭

[@VinayakVidhyasagar]

Using technology for hunting it hate it, its no fun!!

[@rolandsotjmd18]

why dont the dude just do the hunting and let the dog chill. dude is stealing his kill wtf

[@medmezhoud7106]

ماشالله كلب مو طبيعي

[@basheermd4757]

Y ru killing them

[@amay3959]

Mmm 🤔 stick a fence around and it's fair isn't it? No great sport there.

[@tiernanaltimas1080]

Sereis dog that boys

[@АрловИван]

Вот сука почему кроликов убивает

[@sotimayokossi1897]

Mfuh

[@jamesvasapothula7807]

fk

[@eventuarybarber5790]

Please why not slaughter the rabbit with knife..than stretching it to death..not everyone likes animal who die with Thier blood in it..at least cut it and let the blood flow

[@elephantsmemory3142]

We do not share those religous beliefs thats why

[@eventuarybarber5790]

@@elephantsmemory3142 but it's in public so do it to favor all your viewers

[@elephantsmemory3142]

@@eventuarybarber5790 It is the traditional way of doing it in our country To us cuttjng its throat would be seen as barbaric

[@babarawan9717]

Is tra ka dog mre pass haa le lu ya mera wattsap nmbr haa 0349-7875018

[@boobye6305]

Thats a skinny german shepherd, feed your dogs

[@bettyswollocks7683]

Are you for real? Or do you just act stupid for our entertainment

[@alialmutairi5234]

U people always talk about animals rights all this lies