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[erik 71]

He doesnt want to shoot rats Mine is open for ALL humane despatch anywhere..Jesus dont any you lads get close to your foxes?? Some weird replies here

 

like you say mate ,

[bedrock 16]

..Jesus dont any you lads get close to your foxes?? Some weird replies here 

dont no one scruff foxes anymore

 

There was a post a few months ago talking about using a noose

There’s no skill involved anymore

[fish 148]

dont no one scruff foxes anymore

they are not saying if they do. whats all this about flicking dirt in there eyes.first time iv herd that.years ago we scruffed them all the time.

[J Darcy 5,871]

Lots of lads handle their quarry still. Its part of being a good terrierman IMO.

[romany52 313]

dont no one scruff foxes anymore

they are not saying if they do. whats all this about flicking dirt in there eyes.first time iv herd that.years ago we scruffed them all the time.

 

Yes mate, I'm talking years ago, in awkward places, when all you can get at, is the head, face on, if you cover the eyes it won't strike as you put your hand over the top to scruff it, worked for me a few times.

[DABCHICK 58]

IF I COULDNT HANDLE A FOX AFTER A DIG ID PACK UP SCRUFFED A FAIR AMOUNT OVER THE YEARS SHOT PLENTY WITH A CASH 32 IN ALL SORT OF SITUATIONS SOME EASY SOME NOT ONE THING NEVER GIVE REDSKIN AN INCH AS ITS f*****g PAINFUL GETTING A BITE REGARDS DABCHICK

Edited April 1, 2010 by DABCHICK

[fish 148]

IF I COULDNT HANDLE A FOX AFTER A DIG ID PACK UP SCRUFFED A FAIR AMOUNT OVER THE YEARS SHOT PLENTY WITH A CASH 32 IN ALL SORT OF SITUATIONS SOME EASY SOME NOT ONE THING NEVER GIVE REDSKIN AN INCH AS ITS f*****g PAINFUL GETTING A BITE REGARDS DABCHICK

ho yes

[romany52 313]

Back when I was young we didn't always have the use of a gun ,we had to pull them out in order to tap them with a pick axe handle.

[fireman 10,917]

Sounds as if some lads are a little scared of scuffing the old fox and i think the safe handling of a fox is something anyone working a earth dog should be capable of.What do they do when a fox is netted and needs pinning down for a safe shot or if fox and dog need seperating or lifting out together?,first dig i was ever on this is what happened and i learnt there and then how important it is to be a team with your dogs as sometimes they need a little help and if your lacking in balls to "get in there with em" then the digging game ain't for you.

[chrissy32 13]

hello boys right a bolt gun for fox??WHAT THE F**K! come on think about it putting your hand down a hole where there is a fox that wants to bite you!!! go for a 410 youth alot better!!

 

 

i agree with the use of a forten pistol.very useful indeed.and there not very difficult to get licensed for,had the firearms people arnd last night to do a renewal and they said there would be no problem in being granted for the pistol as long as it u state that it is for use for rats in barns only.

He doesnt want to shoot rats Mine is open for ALL humane despatch anywhere..Jesus dont any you lads get close to your foxes?? Some weird replies here

by the sounds ov some of the lads on here i think there a little bit cacky arse just put you hand and grab it or you dernt then a 243 would sort the job but stand back about 100 yards should just about do

[wirral countryman 2,110]

Back when I was young we didn't always have the use of a gun ,we had to pull them out in order to tap them with a pick axe handle.

 

 

30 odd years ago I was shown to turn the spade around and pin them against the side with the handle,then scruff them,slide them out and grab their back legs or tail,you can have a few problems if there's more than one in the hole though,but it does teach you some respect for the fox as you definitely don't get bitten twice,it also makes you realise the bravery of your terrier,atb,wirralman

[taz2010 1,297]

i agree wid bull go for a 410 mate

[danw 1,748]

Sorry to have to ask this lads I obviously don't know how to dig but once I have scruffed my fox how the f**k do I work the bolt gun if I put the fox down will he just wait there while I get it or is there some special terrier mans way of strangling them

[romany52 313]

Back when I was young we didn't always have the use of a gun ,we had to pull them out in order to tap them with a pick axe handle.

 

 

30 odd years ago I was shown to turn the spade around and pin them against the side with the handle,then scruff them,slide them out and grab their back legs or tail,you can have a few problems if there's more than one in the hole though,but it does teach you some respect for the fox as you definitely don't get bitten twice,it also makes you realise the bravery of your terrier,atb,wirralman

There's all sorts of tricks mate, we also used to give 'em a stick to bite on while you sliped your hand in.

[fish 148]

Sounds as if some lads are a little scared of scuffing the old fox and i think the safe handling of a fox is something anyone working a earth dog should be capable of.What do they do when a fox is netted and needs pinning down for a safe shot or if fox and dog need seperating or lifting out together?,first dig i was ever on this is what happened and i learnt there and then how important it is to be a team with your dogs as sometimes they need a little help and if your lacking in balls to "get in there with em" then the digging game ain't for you.

foxes are easy try a live mink