FOXHUNTER1 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Went out lamping last night to get some fresh air more than owt else as havent been out much lately. 1st farm we lamped we never saw a single thing so I decided to lamp another permission not far away. First sweep of the ground saw nothing , but as we were leaving I lamped along a banking covered in hawthorns where I have spotted foxes previously and to my delight those ruby eyes glared back. I left the car engine running as me and Ratch climbed a fence and he got settled behind the rifle on the bipod. Flicked lamp back on and the fox was curled up in a ball with his head rested on his chest , he couldnt even be bothered to lift his head he was that cosy . The .22/250 spoke and another fine dog fox with a big mane around his neck was taken.... Really happy with this result as foxes are a bit thin on the ground at the minute......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palo Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Well done Foxhunter good read, looks cold there at the minute what kind of a mod have you got on the 22-250? thanks. Palo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Looks in cracking condition, most here are in better nick that I can remember the only slightly mangey one I've had was on Saturday most have been in cracking nick and some big dogs about in perfect nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Looks in cracking condition, most here are in better nick that I can remember the only slightly mangey one I've had was on Saturday most have been in cracking nick and some big dogs about in perfect nick Aye al4x he was in good nick. We are very lucky up here and never get mangey foxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Sheen Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Im not nocking it as it has to be done but isnt a bit unsporting to shoot it while its asleep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Well done Foxhunter good read, looks cold there at the minute what kind of a mod have you got on the 22-250? thanks. Palo. Its a MYM mod ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Im not nocking it as it has to be done but isnt a bit unsporting to shoot it while its asleep? He wasn't asleep mate or we wouldn't have seen his eyes This is a sheep farm and the farmer doesnt tolerate foxes so all have to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Im not nocking it as it has to be done but isnt a bit unsporting to shoot it while its asleep? Ultimately foxing is vermin control so even were it asleep then they still get shot, if you can afford to be choosy then you can probably leave them altogether. We shoot ours hard every year and certainly this year we just don't ever seem to be fox free, that's shooting them for the protection of game birds both ones we put down and a good population of English partridges. In this case sounds like its sheep but the same applies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Ultimately foxing is vermin control so even were it asleep then they still get shot, if you can afford to be choosy then you can probably leave them altogether. We shoot ours hard every year and certainly this year we just don't ever seem to be fox free, that's shooting them for the protection of game birds both ones we put down and a good population of English partridges. In this case sounds like its sheep but the same applies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Im not nocking it as it has to be done but isnt a bit unsporting to shoot it while its asleep? think you'll always get the two different shooters, those that think its unsporting, and those of us that carry out pest control for a job next they will be asking, why you didn't give it a kick and make it run, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Another result. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 think you'll always get the two different shooters, those that think its unsporting, and those of us that carry out pest control for a job next they will be asking, why you didn't give it a kick and make it run, Well done foxy. Get em shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Im not nocking it as it has to be done but isnt a bit unsporting to shoot it while its asleep? lol. yes its unsporting. the correct approach is to offer the fox, one of a pair of duelling pistols, stand back to back and then have your manservant count out 20 paces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 lol. yes its unsporting. the correct approach is to offer the fox, one of a pair of duelling pistols, stand back to back and then have your manservant count out 20 paces. Well said sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 lol. yes its unsporting. the correct approach is to offer the fox, one of a pair of duelling pistols, stand back to back and then have your manservant count out 20 paces. Rather unsporting if you ask me. After all, Charlie doesn't have opposable thumbs. Maybe if he had 2 shots for every one of yours ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 lol. yes its unsporting. the correct approach is to offer the fox, one of a pair of duelling pistols, stand back to back and then have your manservant count out 20 paces. :shoot: :shoot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 ok, to all you pest controllers, hunters,and, lets not forget the weekend warriors, for future reference,please when shooting any quarry, stick to the guidelines below rabbits, place a warning notice up by the warrens 2 days before commencing shoot pigeons, dress in bright clothing, use no decoys, just stand in middle of field, have someone waving a red flag pheasant, do not have beaters flushing them in your direction, don't all stand in a line, as that don't give them a hope in hell, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Stubby for PM :lol: :lol: better speech than cameron has made all year :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 well done foxybloke, think if you had missed it, it would have been your time for asleep, ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 well shot. you have snow already poor you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Well done mate,nice photo and write up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Very co-operative of him Mark,good shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN BOY Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Very good mark . Have u ever thought of doing pest control as a job ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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