Fox calling

[jpt 285]

I went out lamping on friday night and saw a few fox. I was wondering how often I should squeek my thingybob to get them to come in? They stop and look when a give it a toot but they dont come close enough for me to shoot them. I am getting into a position with my back against the hedges and squeeking. Also should I use my lamp at certain times for example I have a scan to see whats about and then turn off the light. I then squeek a couple of times give it a min and shine again. Are there any videos or books on the techniques?

 

Any advice would be helpful, cheers

 

JPT

[timmy k 591]

its hard to give advice on calling, because theirs loads of different factors involved, get someone whos in the know to show you the ropes, failin that theres loads of videos out by the warrener ( some good, some shite) that should give you an idea, but you cant beat personal experience

[dickyboy 1]

some of the thingy bobs do more harm than good!! get a good one

the wam caller is the best i think most would agree for ease and durability etc

 

listen to a rabbit squeal and pretend you are dying etc and practice calling on foxes that don't matter such as ones around town doesn't matter if you make them shy!!!

 

i do a couple of long squeaks then some short quick ones then vary volume etc

[Guest nitevision]

tis trial and error,some come in some dont,iv found the wam caller a good one,but it dont hurt to have a few different callers to use on the nite,the more you can vary the pitch the better,i would normally start as high as poss,with a fast squeek,gradually,slowing,and lowering the pitch,it dont allways work out though,some come flying,others come flying then stop an dont budge,others dont move full stop,good luck,keep trying,tis the only way to learn to be honest.

[heart of wales 19]

some of the thingy bobs do more harm than good!! get a good one

the wam caller is the best i think most would agree for ease and durability etc

 

listen to a rabbit squeal and pretend you are dying etc and practice calling on foxes that don't matter such as ones around town doesn't matter if you make them shy!!!

 

i do a couple of long squeaks then some short quick ones then vary volume etc

People make mistake of blowing or calling really loud foxes have highly sensitive hearing if you see one take the light off him and give him some quiet squeaks,are you using a filter I find the red best when looking for him try and keep the lamp about a foot in front of him so you can just see his eyes,try and keep down wind of him when starting you call your positioning sounds right if you are using something to hide your backdrop,now is also a bad time to try calling as you are caling adults not cubs which are easier,also try and get up early first light and give it a try they might be lamp shy now

Hope this helps good luck and keep trying practice makes perfect

[steve109 43]

some good advice there for you....try rubbing 2 pieces of poly foam [ its a killer] pardon the punt....or a kids sqeaky toy. ive even had them coming in from the sound of a dog yelp....

[Ray Mears 272]

tis trial and error,some come in some dont,iv found the wam caller a good one,but it dont hurt to have a few different callers to use on the nite,the more you can vary the pitch the better,i would normally start as high as poss,with a fast squeek,gradually,slowing,and lowering the pitch,it dont allways work out though,some come flying,others come flying then stop an dont budge,others dont move full stop,good luck,keep trying,tis the only way to learn to be honest.

 

 

carnt argree more but i dont think a dvd would do much harm

[tote 854]

I tend to keep the lamp on when calling them in[with the red filter on] I keep the beam

to the side of the fox,I can still see the eyes reflecting off the side of the beam. I've

tried many different calls but found pursing my lips and squeaking to be as good as any.

Once the fox is interested I keep the noise of the squeaks down,I find this encourages them in.

 

However every fox is different,some come in like collie dogs while others take off as soon as you

flick on the beam.It's all just trial and error,and you'll have a lot of fun as you learn.

[waz77 15]

I usually keep the light just above charlie till you're ready to shoot so you can still see his eyes but you're not lighting the ground up in front of him