Some would wander along behind you for awhile, until their attention was caught by a butterfly or something along those lines, then they would be quickly lost before you realized it. Also, they would tire quickly, and would have a hard time keeping up. Alone in the woods, I give the average ferret 4-5 days, if it weren't eaten or maimed by another animal. In 4-5 days they would not be able to forage for enough food, their livers would fail, they would get ulcers, and start bleeding out. A very horrid death. Of course there are many equally horrid circumstances by which they could die. If you want a pet to follow you around in the woods, get a dog. Or get a ferret and leave him at home in the hands of a competant ferret sitter when you travel. -Anne [Posted in FML issue 2129]