When the time was right I decided to take Tawny to Norfolk for her first time ferreting. We went to Norfolk, because…
★ Your magazine. Your say. Complete our reader survey with a chance to win Jack Pyke kit worth £500! ★
8 commonly asked ferreting questions
1. What do you do about ferreting in the summer months? How a keen ferreter makes best use of this ‘downtime’.
2. Will ferreting regularly make my ferrets tame? How are your skills with them?
3. Buying your first ferret. The do’s and don’ts.
4. If a ferret is a bad mum, should I breed from her again? What’s the best thing to do?
5. What should I look for in a healthy ferret? How to spot a ferret that hasn’t been cared for properly.
6. How old should a ferret be before putting it to work? How young is too young?
7. How far can a lost ferret travel? A few fields away or a distance of miles?
8. Can you ferret big burrows by yourself? Or do you need a helping hand?
Have a look at our ferreting videos too, for more hints and tips.
The Jolly Boys return for more ferreting in Norfolk
I was addressing a burgeoning rabbit problem in North Norfolk and I was keen to make an immediate impact, but…
How to make your own nets for ferreting
Edward Cook recommends some books that will help you learn how to make your own nets for ferreting
About the author
Edward Cook
A professional rabbit catcher and ferreting expert, he served for many years on the Shooting Times question-and-answer panels, answering readers on ferret feeding, welfare and working, and wrote features on rabbit control, including shooting alongside the combine harvester.
Related Articles
Deer Stalking, Optics, Videos
HIKMICRO's three-step stalking ecosystem tested on muntjac
Ed Jackson takes HIKMICRO's three-step detection, observation and shot ecosystem into the high seat after muntjac, to find out whether connected kit really earns its place on a stalk
By Ed Jackson | 11 September 2026
Game Shooting
Walking the Wessex Ridgeway for the bloodhounds
To raise funds for the bloodhound pack the quarry team walk the Wessex Ridgeway, while Jeremy Hobson's anticipation for the partridge season builds
By Jeremy Hobson | 9 September 2026
Get the latest news delivered direct to your door
Subscribe to Shooting Times & Country
Discover the ultimate companion for fieldsports enthusiasts with Shooting Times & Country Magazine, the UK’s leading weekly publication that has been at the forefront of shooting culture since 1882. Subscribers gain access to expert tips, comprehensive gear reviews, seasonal advice and a vibrant community of like-minded shooters.
Save on shop price when you subscribe with weekly issues featuring in-depth articles on gundog training, exclusive member offers and access to the digital back issue library. A Shooting Times & Country subscription is more than a magazine, don’t just read about the countryside; immerse yourself in its most authoritative and engaging publication.
