I need to get rid of at least 6 foxes

[Argyll 1]

I've seen at least 6 different foxes on my permission that I hunt with my air rifle. They are decimating the rabbit population and I want to get rid of them asap. I don't have an FAC so I can't shoot them. I'm sure you get asked this all the time but what's the best and least expensive way to get rid of them? I realise "best" and "least expensive" are words that sometimes don't come hand in hand.

 

Thank you in advance for any replies.

[ryballnben 22]

Ask if anyone on hereif anyone with a firearms cert can help you out! you may still have to wait while the land is cleared tho! Atb Best .

[ryballnben 22]

Ask if anyone on hereif anyone with a firearms cert can help you out! you may still have to wait while the land is cleared tho! Atb Best .

That was meant to say ask if anyone on here has a firearms cert and would be willing to help out.

[paulus 26]

the more you get rid off as you put it, the more you will get, foxs are teratorial, i doubt very much if there decimating the rabbits

[TWOTWOTHREE 152]

Hi

It's unlikely they will wipe out your bunnys but you can get help from someone with a open fac and won't have to wait for land to be cleared then it's upto the certificate holder to decide safety,as said I've found once you think your on top of them others take their place,what area are u from? There is plenty of folk on here that would help I'm sure,me included if it's reasonably close

Atb 233

[dixiebop 125]

WHAT area,dont need to be specific.dens on your Permission? then maybe follow up with P.M.as Pauly says SHOOT 1, 6 turn up for funeral !! If just controlling numbers DOG & SPADE,BiT of Ground to cover ,Pirate Pack ,I.M.O.sure plenty Will take up BONA FIDE OFFER!!

[bullmastiff 615]

Snaring Foxes is a bit of an art, the height your setting your snares and the type you'd use, can, if not set correctly catch unintentional species.

Forking out for a trap isn't worth it unless your using it regularly. Both would be good to learn, you never know, maybe someone on here lives local and is willing to teach you?

Might be worth stating where you are in the country?

 

Probably quickest to post in the Firearms section and state where your from/area the permissions in and the problem your having. I'm sure someone will live fairly local and more than happy to help you out.

[Argyll 1]

Thanks for all the replies. I live in the West Falkirk area.

 

I should have elaborated in my original post amd mentioned the landowner will not allow any fac shooting.

[Rake aboot 4,935]

Pity,, I`d have shot some for yeh bud.

[bullmastiff 615]

Thanks for all the replies. I live in the West Falkirk area.

 

I should have elaborated in my original post amd mentioned the landowner will not allow any fac shooting.

 

Maybe try in the Lurcher section then

[wilbur foxhound 480]

hounds and a team of guns

[killbilly 17]

I've seen at least 6 different foxes on my permission that I hunt with my air rifle. They are decimating the rabbit population and I want to get rid of them asap. I don't have an FAC so I can't shoot them. I'm sure you get asked this all the time but what's the best and least expensive way to get rid of them? I realise "best" and "least expensive" are words that sometimes don't come hand in hand.

 

Thank you in advance for any replies.

 

A sharp drop in bunny numbers would suggest an outbreak of myxie - if you can't lamp the foxes, I would suggest getting a good fox trap. Which is very handy to have anyways.

[AndrewEdwardDennis 9]

Invest in a good fox trap

[events co-ordinator 353]

Pm Wilbur foxhound and we'll come out and sort it

[nod 285]

Invest in a good fox trap

 

and do what with it when he's caught it, he says only has an air gun