Ann Phillips, Reading your FML post, I couldn't tell if you knew that hunting with ferrets in the USA is illegal. I don't think it has to do with getting rid of pests though. The only text I can quote is from Mary R. Shefferman ( Modern Ferret ) in her book "the ferret; an owner's guide to a happy healthy pet". Page 15 in a off-set box titled ferreting. Please don't take me as a know-it-all, just wanted to let you know. The book sounds interesting. If you know where we can order it please post it (or a bookstore chain with outlets in my town so I can look at it, read it, show it to my friends, and maybe buy it). Michael & Carolyn, Gabrielle, Hercules, Jet, 5 (of 6), Xena, and Joxer over the Rainbow Bridge. [Posted in FML issue 2248]