roadkill Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Is it right that foxes visit the same places and same runs each night at the same time ? As i went to a new farm last night about 1800 hours , I was in a field planting some bait when as i looked up i saw a fox come out of the hedge at the far end of the field it looked at me and went back into the hedge . I left the bait and set up position but after a few hours gave up . The fox was spotted at 18.30 so if i was to go back at the weekend will the fox be in that field round about the same time ? A few more questions do i walk about the land or drive around in the 4x4 ( is one better than the other ?) also is it worth me investing in a dimmer for my lamp and what colour filter should i be using ? cheers roadkill Edited April 11, 2011 by roadkill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 well foxes are creatures of habbit they do tend to use the same runs and stay in the same area's. if i had spotted one i would head back up there a hour befour and sit it out the chances are he will be out around the time he was spotted. i have managed to catch up with a couple this way. i use a amber filter for lamping only reason is that i get a bigger beam and can see a lot better. the red is cut down to much. i dont bother with a dimmer just dont point the lamp at the fox shine in front you will still pick up the eyes. plus when your out at night all around you is amber lights it must help. i dont use a 4x4 cant aford to run one lol. i guess you cover more ground in a truck but i like to find a good spot with all round views and sit and call. -10 sat in the snow that was a night. hope this helps andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 when setting bait regular i find my urban foxes are very good time keepers .but remember they have a family to feed now so times may differ a bit but not alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 well foxes are creatures of habbit they do tend to use the same runs and stay in the same area's. if i had spotted one i would head back up there a hour befour and sit it out the chances are he will be out around the time he was spotted. i have managed to catch up with a couple this way. i use a amber filter for lamping only reason is that i get a bigger beam and can see a lot better. the red is cut down to much. i dont bother with a dimmer just dont point the lamp at the fox shine in front you will still pick up the eyes. plus when your out at night all around you is amber lights it must help. i dont use a 4x4 cant aford to run one lol. i guess you cover more ground in a truck but i like to find a good spot with all round views and sit and call. -10 sat in the snow that was a night. hope this helps andy cheers chaps for the info , Andy i see from your last pics you have a mounted lamp do you go out alone or have a lamping partner ? As theres times when my partner is not able to get out and i have never tried shooting and lamping at the same time . I would think its quite hard to get right , also what lamp is that on you rifle ? cheers roadkill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 its a lightforce striker 170 scope mounted it has its faults i have replaced the switch 3 times now and re wired all the joints but apart from that they are good. im out a lot with my brother who has the same lamp set up but alone at times thats why it pays to get a gun fitted lamp then your a one man band. its not hard to get on with yes it does add weight but your in control of it so the beam goes where YOU want it to not where ya mate wants it to .lol. i can pop down with it one night and you can see for yourself take it for a spin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 What gun you using. A lamp partner is better imo aslong as you gel together. Foxes are creatures of habit so they do the same thing at the same time. I'd just keep baiting up and wait a couple of weeks. Cubs will be out soon all so with a gun mounted lamp you are swinging the gun round looking with the lamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 What gun you using. A lamp partner is better imo aslong as you gel together. Foxes are creatures of habit so they do the same thing at the same time. I'd just keep baiting up and wait a couple of weeks. Cubs will be out soon all so with a gun mounted lamp you are swinging the gun round looking with the lamp im using a remmington 700 (243) The farmer did say that he spots the fox making his way down the hedgerow most days. Now that cubs are on the way is there a better time of the day (morning or night ) to catch these out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Evening when they come out to play/sun themselves. Stake a rabbit out and wait an hour before and an hour after you see him. When you shoot him another will take its place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Another trick is to bait the area with dry dog food, scattered about, as it will then try and mop them all up and will be less attentive than usual, same as when they are mousing. Small chunked food like puppy food or ferret food works best as it takes some finding, is nutritious and hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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