unlacedgecko 1,466 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Was out on my southern hunting estate on Wednesday night. Sqeaked in a fox from 100m to 30m and shot it. Not at all lamp shy. From its teeth I would say it was one of this year's cubs. Estimated weigh of 15lbs. Was in good condition. Plenty of fat on him when I skinned him. Shown with my CZ452 for scale. Barrel is 16inches. Fox had unusual scarring on the back of his neck. Looked like tearing on the left (from the fox's point of view) And a puncture on the right. My first thought was a bullet. But the lack of lamp shyness made me think that he had never been shot before. The only thing I can come up with is a dog attack. But if he was held by the back of the neck I could'nt see him getting away. Any theories? I have posted this in the rifle section, but thought I would put it here as well, see if anyone has experience of a fox escaping from a back of the neck hold. Cheers Ug Quote Link to post
Simoman 110 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 As i said in the other thread, perhaps attentions from a terrier before bolting? Or sibling rivalry over territory.......... Quote Link to post
jo54 255 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 could of been in a fight perhaps with other fox Quote Link to post
unlacedgecko 1,466 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks for your suggestions. However, the muzzle was unmarked. I don't think he has been face to face with anything. Thats what made me think of a running dog. A killing strike to the back of the neck as the fox is running away. However, it must have been during the day time as there was no hint of lamp shyness. Quote Link to post
nighteyes 275 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 maybe of a snare and got out some how ????????? Quote Link to post
mick c 411 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 nighteyes you beat me to it. i think it could be a snare wound Quote Link to post
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 mange and its sat scratting Quote Link to post
B.P.R 2,798 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 snare is my guess Quote Link to post
forest of dean redneck 11,722 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 big cat Quote Link to post
dazzz 421 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 urban fox dumped in the country Quote Link to post
rabbit slayer 22 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Lurcher could of grabbed it mate and when fox swung around and bit it the lurcher jibbed and fox ran free for another day Quote Link to post
SLiP tHe DoG ! 129 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 could be owt , someones dog might have jacked in on it probably a fight with another fox Quote Link to post
the_stig 6,614 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 chicken wire -- happens when they get under chicken runs and run amok and kill chickens aimlessly -- thats why they need controling/culling Quote Link to post
cheesegreater 61 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) . Edited October 2, 2011 by cheesegreater Quote Link to post
darren lurcher 4 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Lurcher could of grabbed it mate and when fox swung around and bit it the lurcher jibbed and fox ran free for another day yeah agree but shame it got shot Quote Link to post
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