MerseaDavid Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I had a call from a friend last week saying that a fox had been in her chicken run and killed a couple of chickens and she wanted me to get rid of them. Her house is surounded by stables and houses so I could not use a shotgun or rifle so I had to use a cage trap. Normally I would not inspect to get a fox on the first night, it normally takes the foxes a couple of days to go in the and take the bait but I set it up yesterday and this morning she called me saying there was a fox in the trap, so I went down and shot it so she is well happy. So that is one less but she said there is about 2 more left but probably more so I have left the trap set so hopefully we shall have more soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdboy Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Well done. Bonus of trapping it on the first night. What did you shoot it with ? BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon_snIPer Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) Good Catch Mate. a question - Cant they be kept as pets? (legally) /s/ Edited March 9, 2010 by Pigeon_snIPer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgunspud Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Did you take the wind into consideration when taking the shot. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 That's a job well done David, and as has been said already a bonus to get one on the first night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I shot it with my .410 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometa24/7 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 well done MD, that fox looks in good condition to, it must have been feeding well around your area...the foxes around my way look alot scrawnier as if they've been struggling through the winter mounths.. Good luck with traping the others..thanks for sharing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percypigeonshooter Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 well done mate wot a buzz bet your itching for the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Well Done. Good looking fox too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bothbarrels Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Awwwww and he looked sooooooooo cute! lol BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker3 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 well done david but why did you shoot it you should have taken it into town and let it go there is that not what they do good luck with the other 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon mad Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 well done mate !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 First two pics were fantastic mate but do us a favour, don't give the Anti's any more ammo with the third pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiteachuck Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) well said, i used to catch them my self years ago, i bet its only 1yr old you hav a job getting a old dog or vicky going in no matter how hungry they are. i could put some good pics on but better not, ps when you go to the cage they always hav that same "butter would``````nt melt in my mouth look" not now it wont good night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited March 9, 2010 by abiteachuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Cheers guys I went down today and there was anotherone in the traps so 2 days = 2 foxes Just need to get one more and that will be all the ones she has seen, I shall leave it for a while longer just incase there are more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Good catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Good job done well, and nice pix too. I do believe foxes are really beautiful creatures, and your photos really convey this. It's a shame they are so destructive and need controlling so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A bolt 22.250 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) David, could you please tell me what bait you use in the trap. I have acquired one today and want to set it up, but want to get it right first time. SEE HERE Many thanks, All the best, SSS Edited March 11, 2010 by SSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted March 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I have answered it on your thread mate. But I normally use rabits (one fresh and one about a week old) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 First two pics were fantastic mate but do us a favour, don't give the Anti's any more ammo with the third pic. Why say that when you've said this..... >>CLICK HERE<< Whats the difference?? Its a shooting forum....Not Pets corner.... Nice work David....Good luck with trapping.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Thanks for that David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I have had no luck over the past couple of days so I put some fresh pigeons in the trap yesterday and I got a phone call this morning saying there was another fox in the trap This time it was the dog fox, so that should be all of them going by that she has only seen 3. I shall leave the trap for a couple more days just incase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MerseaDavid Posted March 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 I spoke with her today and she said she saw another big dog fox on the muck heap so I am hopeing we shall get that one over tonight :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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