Foxing tips
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stavross
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On the sheep farm I do I find it best to bait them to a safe area that I know the distance and how they will get to that area so I can watch them coming in and I’m ready for them, there’s no fun of the hunt in this but it’s a job on the sheep farm where as other land I have it’s nice to use a bit of field craft to sneak up on them or see if I can call them to me
Thank you.
Do you ever find that particular weather stops foxes coming out to play?
BenBhoy
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Some things here that hadn’t even considered, but sound extremely worthwhile. That is my Sunday sorted!
I’m still getting to grips with SD, but I’ll try to figure that one out!Good info on bait stations if you use the Search facility too.
That makes complete sense, thank you
One last thing from me. Look up Simon6ppc on YouTube and watch his foxing videos. See how well he knows his ground, his equipment, and limitations. He's a cracking marksman, but still understands that sometimes, some shots aren't worth the hassle! He's also happy to mention that particular night, might be his 2nd/3rd or 4th in pursuit of a that particular fox. In my opinion, he does it the right way and he does it in a calm and collective manner. Good luck
Foxyboy43
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Oh and regardless of whether you intend to shoot foxes at night with a lamp/IR/thermal scope or even in full daylight do buy a thermal spotter - utterly priceless for any type of animal shooting.
Len the dog
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Whether you’re using an electronic call, mouth call or hand squeaking, the fox will usually come around to get downwind of the source of the noise and approach it using his nose, try to position yourself accordingly otherwise you’re busted and you’ll not see him.
Wind direction is vital and it’s surprising how a gentle breeze in one direction will swirl around contours and give you away.
Oh, and if you take your friend’s son along on his first foxing foray, remember to tell him beforehand not to lather himself in cologne.
Wind direction is vital and it’s surprising how a gentle breeze in one direction will swirl around contours and give you away.
Oh, and if you take your friend’s son along on his first foxing foray, remember to tell him beforehand not to lather himself in cologne.
Foxyboy43
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Now that would be worrying!Whether you’re using an electronic call, mouth call or hand squeaking, the fox will usually come around to get downwind of the source of the noise and approach it using his nose, try to position yourself accordingly otherwise you’re busted and you’ll not see him.
Wind direction is vital and it’s surprising how a gentle breeze in one direction will swirl around contours and give you away.
Oh, and if you take your friend’s son along on his first foxing foray, remember to tell him beforehand not to lather himself in cologne.
Phil fox man
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watch what the sheep are doing,saw one charging a fox we couldn't see amongst them last night.watch out for them staring at anything strange.
I'm very busy on the lambing fields at the moment.
phil.
I'm very busy on the lambing fields at the moment.
phil.
Foxs are known to couch down in the middle of a flock. Just be v careful with your thermal to ensure its not a small lamb. Often a quick squeak will be enough for it to put up its head.
Vital to know the wind direction and never be on a sky line. If in doubt don't shoot. A missed fox is a wary fox.
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Vital to know the wind direction and never be on a sky line. If in doubt don't shoot. A missed fox is a wary fox.
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Len the dog
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Like FB said, invest in a thermal monocular, absolute game changer. Scan constantly because they appear out of nowhere and can disappear just as quickly, if walking then stop every 10 or 20 yds for a quick scan.
If you’re stationary, don’t forget to scan behind, I’ve had it where I’m concentrating on one particular field of view then when I’ve looked behind me there’s a fox about 8yds away slamming its brakes on.
Thermal is great but it doesn’t always give you a definitive identification, learn how different animals move and behave.
If you’re stationary, don’t forget to scan behind, I’ve had it where I’m concentrating on one particular field of view then when I’ve looked behind me there’s a fox about 8yds away slamming its brakes on.
Thermal is great but it doesn’t always give you a definitive identification, learn how different animals move and behave.
Len the dog
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Preferably Christmas ones.
Overlay
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No such luck as perfect fox time, foxes are always out there, put the time in learning the ground during all the different weather climes, wind, new and available food sources.
High moon they skulk in the shadows looking more, wind & rain in the fringes of woods, they just adjust visit routes to poss food hot spots and look to find the crossover points in their night travels
Couple of things I always keep to, go in quiet with the best breeze working for you and don’t give them a reason to be looking for you, always leave the same quiet way, every visit learn the ground and enjoy the time
High moon they skulk in the shadows looking more, wind & rain in the fringes of woods, they just adjust visit routes to poss food hot spots and look to find the crossover points in their night travels
Couple of things I always keep to, go in quiet with the best breeze working for you and don’t give them a reason to be looking for you, always leave the same quiet way, every visit learn the ground and enjoy the time
Pellet Pinger
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Never wash the clothes you shoot in, and i never put deodorant on in the morning if i know im going out that night.
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