gibbo1973 187 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 a mate of a mate is having a nightmare with a fox poss two,he has two traps set in his paddocks where his chickens are going missing , its not every day but its through the daytime as he locks them up on a night , ive suggested a stink pit close or easy access without spooking the fox as there is walling around his paddock,ive not spoke to the bloke about a pit or snares but have you any other tips or ideas to get it in range on a regular basis? as he only has a shotgun . ps ive offered my services with the 243 and 17 but like i say its not every day it visits , also got nv so a stake out my be on the cards . what bait can you use in a pit that will attract them i know stock is a no no , thanks for any tips on daytime catching or shooting as ive no experience in this area only lamping and not even used my nv in anger yet, cheers gibbo Quote Link to post
bunnybuster.ie 40 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Foxes will eat all most anything. If you can get your hands on a rabbit or 2 I would just cut them open and leave them in the location. I'd say you'll then have charlie back in on time. Quote Link to post
remi700 99 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Dog food and scatter it out well. Keeps them huntin about for another piece. The longer he's there the better chance you have a shootin him. Could be worth gettin your hands on a call too if you havnt one already. Atb Mark Quote Link to post
mark@mbb 31 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 get a battery travel clock attach a fishing line to the battery and tie it to your rabbit you will get a time when the fox is coming as he will have pulled the battery out of the clock make sure you secure the clock do this for a couple of days just to check the time Mark 1 Quote Link to post
bunnybuster.ie 40 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) get a battery travel clock attach a fishing line to the battery and tie it to your rabbit you will get a time when the fox is coming as he will have pulled the battery out of the clock make sure you secure the clock do this for a couple of days just to check the time Mark Thats a great idea.......... When you get an idea of what time he/they turn up. Then you can set up an ambush and bust him with a shotgun. Edited June 23, 2012 by bunnybuster.ie Quote Link to post
gibbo1973 187 Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 yes i have calls this time of year is ok wi cubs but this vixen has been around since last back end and would not show any interest in our calls as for dog food theres a few bagers about so they will prob woof the food up 1st ,we ve had most success in traps with feathered bait not rabbits as rabbits are like hens teeth around here,the clock seems a good idea like but its not every day it turns up so we'll just have to register the time each day thanks lads good tips by the way the lad thinks he's heard cubs so the trap will be busy soon a guess/hopefully Quote Link to post
remi700 99 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 get a battery travel clock attach a fishing line to the battery and tie it to your rabbit you will get a time when the fox is coming as he will have pulled the battery out of the clock make sure you secure the clock do this for a couple of days just to check the time Mark That's a plan so cunning you could pin a tail on it and call it a weasel!! :D Quote Link to post
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