Rabid 1,936 Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Ha, I have been trying to bait a couple of foxes for the last few weeks, I have to date used, a whole chicken in feather, untouched, I open said chicken up so guts and stuff hanging out, untouched, a whole turkey in feather, untouched, I ripped the breast open, untouched, I ripped the guts open, untouched, a whole rabbit in the fur, untouched, I opened the rabbit up, untouched, I have tried fresh fish, untouched, smelly fish, untouched, dog food, untouched, I have seen the foxes within 3 yards of the bait, but crucially they will not go in the trap, I smeared the trap with blood and guts to give of scent, still nowt, so I am guessing either the trap is spooking them or they have enough food they are not hungry enough to go in for it. Every time I have seen the foxes next to the trap I never have a rifle, four days we sat out with the rifle, didn't see a fox ! Go figure ! Quote Link to post
Torquemada 288 Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Trail cameras are dirt cheap these days... Quote Link to post
Rabid 1,936 Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Trail cameras are dirt cheap these days... Agreed, but which ones are any good, I been looking at some. Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,832 Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Trail cameras are dirt cheap these days... Agreed, but which ones are any good, I been looking at some. I'm looking at buying this; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-UK-Stocks-12MP-Ltl-Acorn-5210A-940NM-Wildlife-Hunting-Scouting-Trail-Camera-/261556351377?hash=item3ce5f93191:g:FxoAAOSwajVUTgfu A thread in the wildlife forum seemed to praise it. Quote Link to post
Torquemada 288 Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 That looks similar to the one I bought. Only thing is you can get condensation on lens if weather is damp, misty or wet. Other than that it works a treat. Quote Link to post
riohog 5,805 Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Ha, I have been trying to bait a couple of foxes for the last few weeks, I have to date used, a whole chicken in feather, untouched, I open said chicken up so guts and stuff hanging out, untouched, a whole turkey in feather, untouched, I ripped the breast open, untouched, I ripped the guts open, untouched, a whole rabbit in the fur, untouched, I opened the rabbit up, untouched, I have tried fresh fish, untouched, smelly fish, untouched, dog food, untouched, I have seen the foxes within 3 yards of the bait, but crucially they will not go in the trap, I smeared the trap with blood and guts to give of scent, still nowt, so I am guessing either the trap is spooking them or they have enough food they are not hungry enough to go in for it. Every time I have seen the foxes next to the trap I never have a rifle, four days we sat out with the rifle, didn't see a fox ! Go figure ! could be they smell human scent on the trap and bait .or they just aint hungry Quote Link to post
mackem 28,089 Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Trail cameras are dirt cheap these days... Agreed, but which ones are any good, I been looking at some. Bushnell and moultrie do the best. Quote Link to post
martyn2233 2,696 Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 This works HORSE HOOF boil in water and leave simmering 1 to 2 hours then bottle up you can use there and then but if you leave it a few months it gets better with age Quote Link to post
martyn2233 2,696 Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Better info Okay to use this bait, after it is brewed you can use an atomizer...sray bottle...to spray a shrub or grass area where you want to shoot, or you can place it onto some cotton balls in a plastic ziplock bag and set them out where you want to shoot. BE WARNED DO NOT SPILL IT ON YOURSELF AS YOU WILL HAVE TO WEAR IT OFF This is my number one bait for trapping or shooting nuicance fox and coyotes. An added bonus it it also attracts bucks when the deer come into rut, and has been the demise of many a large mature buck. Ok, Here goes: Go to your local stables and ask for some hoof trimming. You may need to time it with a visit from the ferrier, or have them saved for you. If you know a ferrier ask him to keep some for you. The frog or center of the hoof is the best, but any part of the hoof will work. Take the hooves and cut or break into 1 to 2 inches pieces. Then take these pieces and an old pan or bucket, using a fish cooker and doing this outside, cover the hooves with water and begin boiling, making sure to keep the hooves covered with at least 1 inch of water. Boil as long as you like, but 1 to 2 hours is plenty. Let the hooves and water cool, then place in sometype of container... I use the 1 gallon plastic jugs that restraunts get there mayonases in. Pour the hooves and water into your container and fill to almost the top with clean fresh water. Set your container in full sun for as long as you want. It should turn black in a few days. The longer it sets the better it gets. I usually make up a batch after the last cold spell of the year and leave it setting out until the first cold spell of the next year... Make sure to set your jug where dogs can't get to it. Once you have some made, just add water to the jar once you take some out for use.... If you do not have an area that you can boil it first, you can start it from scratch in the jug in the sun but it takes a little longer to get going. If boiled first you can start to use it in about 2 to 3 weeks, if just sun brewed it takes about 6 weeks. 1 Quote Link to post
slipper 116 Posted April 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Well be out since half five just as it was getting light out comes charlie walked up the hedge and started pouncing on the bait and pulling bits off It was a while before it stopped still enough but stop it did lol Nice chest shot at just over 200 yards happy days going to give it an hour then have a look for some pigeons 1 Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Nice one Chris Quote Link to post
slipper 116 Posted April 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Cheers mon after telling myself another ten minutes its time for a mcmuffin and coffee lol Nothing else has moved magpies started shouting a while ago but haven't seen anything else Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Bet your chuffed you got that fox though mate. I love shooting shooting foxes in daylight rather than night Quote Link to post
foxyfowler 5 Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Well be out since half five just as it was getting light out comes charlie walked up the hedge and started pouncing on the bait and pulling bits off It was a while before it stopped still enough but stop it did lol Nice chest shot at just over 200 yards happy days going to give it an hour then have a look for some pigeons Well done !! Andy Quote Link to post
slipper 116 Posted April 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Just about saw it was on my own so couldn't use the lamp but luckily it was just breaking dawn Quote Link to post
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