charlie caller 3,654 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Is anyone else noticing a lack of foxes on their ground at the moment? I have not seen one for the last 2 or 3 outings, a farm near me that I have shot over for years usually has the damn things everywhere at hay cutting time, speaking to the farmer he was very surprised to have seen none this time,now I am good but not that good lol, but seriously whats going on, and to cap it all it looks like bloody myxy is rearing its ugly head round me too Quote Link to post
foxtails 272 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 theyr away on holiday at the moment, be back in a week or two the begers will be around some where! Quote Link to post
dymented 2,220 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 its because all the shooters have been out shooting the cubs so theres non left for you 17 Quote Link to post
irishnut 297 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 sounds like a major result for the farmer on the pest scene, but terrible news for your sporting pleasure. Quote Link to post
sussex 5,777 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I sat up tue even in a field that had been cut & baled that morning on the lookout for roe ,knowing that the small shoot has got his birds in Charlie would bound to be about as well .nothing ..no roe (which didn't surprise me) but no fox which did ,will be out this evening so will see what comes out ...did count 47 rabbits in a 6 acre field though , 7 of which were jet black , never seen any in the six years iv'e been on there .. Quote Link to post
3175darren 1,100 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 This year I am getting hassled with a few,taking hens,last yr it was august before I saw one,it has been slower over last two yrs, Quote Link to post
charlie caller 3,654 Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 its because all the shooters have been out shooting the cubs so theres non left for you That statement may have some truth in it were it not for the fact that it would normally be me shooting the cubs and there is only me and one other guy that shoot foxes on there, and he has just had a hand operation, so it isn't him, to be honest I am more concerned about the myxy, as I will be picking up my new hawk in a fortnight, looks like some travelling is in order. Quote Link to post
dave1979 77 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 look at the pictures daily of dead foxes placed infront of a nice shiny rifle...and you may have your answer!!! sure...lurchers and terriers account for some...but the new trend with the gun boys is to brag about how far away they can shoot a fox.... 5 Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 theyr away on holiday at the moment, be back in a week or two the begers will be around some where! Probably at some inner city hotels! Quote Link to post
Astral 253 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 If you want to pop into Bournemouth city centre we have 8 I can recognise individually wandering round our street! One of the fuckers keeps trying to get in the bins! Quote Link to post
charlie caller 3,654 Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 look at the pictures daily of dead foxes placed infront of a nice shiny rifle...and you may have your answer!!! sure...lurchers and terriers account for some...but the new trend with the gun boys is to brag about how far away they can shoot a fox....Well you seem to be missing the point mate that "I am one of the gun boys" but as I have stated on this particular farm, at this time of year I would normally have shot several by now,and I always get an indepth report from the farmer, who considering he makes part of his living from free range poultry is keen to have them removed,but he says he has not seen one on the hay fields which is most unusual,and what difference may I ask does it make at what distance the fox was shot at? Well I cant imagine it makes a lot to the fox, dead is dead mate 50 yards or 500. Quote Link to post
craig barton 18 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 look at the pictures daily of dead foxes placed infront of a nice shiny rifle...and you may have your answer!!! sure...lurchers and terriers account for some...but the new trend with the gun boys is to brag about how far away they can shoot a fox.... Dave people might have nice shinny rifles cos they look after them 1 Quote Link to post
bullx100% 681 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 its because all the shooters have been out shooting the cubs so theres non left for you That statement may have some truth in it were it not for the fact that it would normally be me shooting the cubs and there is only me and one other guy that shoot foxes on there, and he has just had a hand operation, so it isn't him, to be honest I am more concerned about the myxy, as I will be picking up my new hawk in a fortnight, looks like some travelling is in order. what hawk you having cc? Quote Link to post
jeemes 4,453 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 its because all the shooters have been out shooting the cubs so theres non left for you spot on mate. Its vulpicide. ive got rifles but i would never assassinate a Fox. Ive seen blokes swelling with pride because theyve just murdered 2 or 3 cubs after sileage has been cut. 2 Quote Link to post
charlie caller 3,654 Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 its because all the shooters have been out shooting the cubs so theres non left for you spot on mate. Its vulpicide. ive got rifles but i would never assassinate a Fox. Ive seen blokes swelling with pride because theyve just murdered 2 or 3 cubs after sileage has been cut. What a load of hogwash, so you don't think that a farmer who makes his living (or part of it) from free range poultry, needs to cull foxes then? Swelling with pride or not. 2 Quote Link to post
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