First Fox

[kenny14 656]

Even thougfh the weather conditions weren't ideal and it was the night before the full moon, I couldn't resist having a walk around some of the land I've recently got permission to control the Foxes on. After a couple of hours out I'd seen plenty of Badgers, Roe and Hares going about their business, but no Foxes, so I decided to see if I could call any out from the woodland. After only a couple of minutes calling, I picked up a Fox through the night vision monocular, right at the other end of the field. A couple more squeeks and it started to slowly make it's way towards me, zig zagging as it came. By now the moon was well up and the slight breeze was coming from behind. Not long before Charlie either sees or winds me and legs it I thought, so I quickly but carefully got the rifle onto the sticks and flicked on the lamp. The Fox started to trot away as soon as he saw the lamp but another soft squeek turned him back towards me and I squeezed off the shot. After quickly chambering another round and seeing no movement, I picked up the caller which had dropped from my mouth just as I made the last squeek, then walked across to collect the Fox.

When I got to the spot where I thought the Fox would be lying, there was nothing there and after walking backwards and forwards across the area for at least 20 minutes, I started to question whether I had actually seen the Fox crumple at the shot :blush: . Thankfully a couple of minutes later I found it lying in the stubble, the round having entered the chest and exited just in front of the back leg, making an instant kill. I'd obviously just got my bearings wrong as I walked across the field, I also think that Foxes blend in very well in stubble at night (or my eyesights failing lol). Anyway, I had a good night out on some excellent land, and there's one less Fox to prey on the Pheasants and Partridge. Bring on the darker, colder nights!

Edited October 25, 2010 by kenny14

[bob.243 8,732]

Nice one, great write up.

[hw100sniper 2]

Nice read Kenny good going mate ,thats some hole in it

[cassshantia 16]

nice one kenny, another bird killer down ,syndicate members will be well chuffed

[Sky09 8]

well done fella

[ford connect 12]

Even thougfh the weather conditions weren't ideal and it was the night before the full moon, I couldn't resist having a walk around some of the land I've recently got permission to control the Foxes on. After a couple of hours out I'd seen plenty of Badgers, Roe and Hares going about their business, but no Foxes, so I decided to see if I could call any out from the woodland. After only a couple of minutes calling, I picked up a Fox through the night vision monocular, right at the other end of the field. A couple more squeeks and it started to slowly make it's way towards me, zig zagging as it came. By now the moon was well up and the slight breeze was coming from behind. Not long before Charlie either sees or winds me and legs it I thought, so I quickly but carefully got the rifle onto the sticks and flicked on the lamp. The Fox started to trot away as soon as he saw the lamp but another soft squeek turned him back towards me and I squeezed off the shot. After quickly chambering another round and seeing no movement, I picked up the caller which had dropped from my mouth just as I made the last squeek, then walked across to collect the Fox.

When I got to the spot where I thought the Fox would be lying, there was nothing there and after walking backwards and forwards across the area for at least 20 minutes, I started to question whether I had actually seen the Fox crumple at the shot :blush: . Thankfully a couple of minutes later I found it lying in the stubble, the round having entered the chest and exited just in front of the back leg, making an instant kill. I'd obviously just got my bearings wrong as I walked across the field, I also think that Foxes blend in very well in stubble at night (or my eyesights failing lol). Anyway, I had a good night out on some excellent land, and there's one less Fox to prey on the Pheasants and Partridge. Bring on the darker, colder nights!

 

What did you use a missile launcher

[dave1372 83]

Good going Kenny, what ammo are you using at the moment.

[mud dog 1]

WELL DONE THAT MAN

[kenny14 656]

Thanks all,

I'm using remington 80gr psp. I find these perform really well in the Howa, on Fox and Roe.

Kenny

[watchman 256]

I picked up the caller which had dropped from my mouth just as I made the last squeek, then walked across to collect the Fox.

 

 

well you certainly got him mate lol,not trying to teach you to suck eggs mate but a small lanyard through the caller around your neck means you are hands free at all times,no need to scrabble about picking it up when your finished calling you know where it is

[kenny14 656]

I picked up the caller which had dropped from my mouth just as I made the last squeek, then walked across to collect the Fox.

 

 

well you certainly got him mate lol,not trying to teach you to suck eggs mate but a small lanyard through the caller around your neck means you are hands free at all times,no need to scrabble about picking it up when your finished calling you know where it is

 

I did think about a lanyard (just as I was searching for the Fox! lol). Seriously though, I only use the plastic call when I'm calling over long ranges, then I tend to pop it back in my pocket when a Fox appears, and use the back of my hand or just my lips.

I think I will be attaching one soon though 'cos I'd much rather be searching for more more live Foxes than spending my time looking for a dead one!

[plinkplinkplop 0]

Well done mate You nailed that one good and proper, Wern't guna get very far with a hole that size in him lol