WORKING FERRETS: SELECTION, TRAINING AND SPORT. By Jackie Drakeford.
(1996) 2002 reprint. 8vo paperback (150 x 219mm). Ppviii,118 + 1pp ads. B/w photographs and illustrations.
"This book explains how to train and use a ferret to chase rabbits from their buries. There are then a variety of options to eliminate the emerging prey, such as netting or shooting. Every aspect of working the ferret is included, from the choice of animal and the equipment needed to discerning the layout of buries and working the ferret with dogs." Chapters include: Introduction to ferreting; Choosing your ferrets; Ferreting equipment; Gaining permission - and keeping it!; Entering your ferrets to quarry; The lie of the land; The group experience; Shooting over ferrets; Ferrets and lurchers; The catch; Health.
"This book explains how to train and use a ferret to chase rabbits from their buries. There are then a variety of options to eliminate the emerging prey, such as netting or shooting. Every aspect of working the ferret is included, from the choice of animal and the equipment needed to discerning the layout of buries and working the ferret with dogs." Chapters include: Introduction to ferreting; Choosing your ferrets; Ferreting equipment; Gaining permission - and keeping it!; Entering your ferrets to quarry; The lie of the land; The group experience; Shooting over ferrets; Ferrets and lurchers; The catch; Health.
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58726
| Author | Drakeford (Jackie). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 58726 |
| ISBN | 1853108049 / 1853108049. |
| Book Description | Slightly spine-faded and used else very good, clean second-hand paperback. |
| Book Cover | Paperback |
| Published Date | 2006 |
| Publisher | Swan Hill Press. |
| Place | Wykey, Shrewsbury. |