sevengiraffes 0 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Normally I shoot pigeons crows and rabbits however my old man has a fox den in a field that you is used for horses. The holes are big and there is a real danger of a horse breaking a leg. Need to get close as I only have 12 bore. Anyone please help with tips on how I can do this and best times method etc? Can I just sit in a hide 20 yards away and wait for it to come out? Link to post
lanber 3 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Is it defo fox and not badger. If its fox you could sit out, but have wind direction in your face, or you could find a local terrier man.. Link to post
sevengiraffes 0 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 thanks for quick response. Yes its defin a fox, i have seen its prints in the sand next to the den and we don't have badgers up here. Other people have seen it cutting about occasionally during the day even. i will bear in mind the wind but do you think i will have to wait all night or there are set times the fox will head out to hunt? how close to the den can i set up my hide? i will use 36gram 1s to try and make sure I don't just injure it. I don't imagine its worth getting a terrier owner for one den... Link to post
blakes101 1 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Have a look on youtube - fieldsportsbritain channel. Theres some good stuff on there about this. Specifically a guy called Roy Lupton. Theres a recent video on there of him calling foxes to within around 8 yards. As lanber says - wind in your face else they will pick up your scent. You need a fox call (blow into it, mimics a dying/injured animal i.e Rabbit. Plenty around. 'Silva' fox whistles are meant to be good.) Also a Ghillie suit would give you more of an advantage. If money is an object then just get camo'd up best you can in some cover/hide and lick the back of your hand, purse your lips and suck against wet hand to mimic the injured small animal. It works! Right time, right place and with a bit of luck you could have some success. Also, better to use 3" magnums if your gun will allow. I'm no expert by the way, but these are the basics. Link to post
sevengiraffes 0 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 thanks for advice, much appreciated Link to post
tegater 789 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 See other thread "shooting fox with shotgun" Link to post
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