Beretta06 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I have sometimes seen foxes whilst shooting pigeons, I have even had then rob a shot bird on more than one occasion. However, I would never shoot foxy on such occasions. I also refuse to shoot foxes on driven bird days. If I am paying £1000+ a day to shoot, it is the keepers job, not mine. We have 700 sheep and have never had problems with foxy, so I would be hard pushed to find a reason to kill one. And, the fox is part of our countryside I would hate to lose. So, would you always shoot foxy, or are you happy to leave him alone if he isn't a problem for you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Often see them when out shooting on my rabbit permission , I leave them alone as they probably help to keep the bunny numbers down £1000 a day shoot that made my eyes water , Atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Don't get me started on cost!! Grouse shooting is really painful for my bank account, but great fun:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) I shoot foxs to protect my animals I lost 20 white silkies just taken heads off and leaving before christmas lock them up put a fence up people tell me The fox eat though the wire If no one shot foxs the country side would change Ground nesting best would lose out Edited February 8, 2013 by m2tyj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I have sometimes seen foxes whilst shooting pigeons, I have even had then rob a shot bird on more than one occasion. However, I would never shoot foxy on such occasions. I also refuse to shoot foxes on driven bird days. If I am paying £1000+ a day to shoot, it is the keepers job, not mine. We have 700 sheep and have never had problems with foxy, so I would be hard pushed to find a reason to kill one. And, the fox is part of our countryside I would hate to lose. So, would you always shoot foxy, or are you happy to leave him alone if he isn't a problem for you?? 1000 quid you having ya pants down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) You must have a one off sheep farm as every sheep farm I shoot on which is 95% of my permissions I shoot them on sight regardless of what Im doing, even had to shoot one instead of a deer on a few occasions whilst stalking. Edited February 8, 2013 by Luckyshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Bullet, a bit off the thread topic, but if you can find me 300 bird pheasant/partridge days for under £1000, please forward me the details as it would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Bullet, a bit off the thread topic, but if you can find me 300 bird pheasant/partridge days for under £1000, please forward me the details as it would be much appreciated. But there was no need to say how much you have paid for game shooting when the thread was about shooting foxes. I fear that you may get more grief for your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Foxes should be controlled, because it is essential for rare ground nesting birds. Threatened species cannot cope with predation like thriving species can. They should also be controlled if they pose a threat to game birds and livestock. Some may not have any need to control them, but many others do. But the aim is control, not eradication. Foxes also take other pests such as rats and rabbits, so can be beneficial to land managers in the right numbers. And they are part of the British fauna and have a place in the countryside. I've spent a lot of time in the countryside near where I live and have only ever seen a fox once. I haven't seen them at all on the farm where I shoot, and my dad hasn't seen any for a number of years. We know they're there because we have occasionally seen tracks and what appear to be fox droppings, but we don't seem to be overun with them at all. However, I am given to understand that a sickly looking one turned up a few years ago out of nowhere, and then disappeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Why do people get riled by mention of money, I'm sure Beretta06 has worked hard for his money and if he wants to spend £1000 on a shoot then so be it. It also brings in money to countryside sports and keeps many of these old estates going. Back to the thread, I have permission to shoot fox on my uncles farm but as they are causing no problems at the moment then he doesn't want them shot. I get to enjoy watching them but if the time came I would have no hesitation pulling the trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Do fox have any naural predators besides humans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) Do fox have any naural predators besides humans? Earthquakes Edited February 8, 2013 by m2tyj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 You would have change for your grand at Strumpshaw Hall shoot, in Norfolk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottoj18 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Do fox have any naural predators besides humans? the rabbits are still waiting to get there own back on that fox that's been shooting them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 We shoot them on sight and never have any lack of them, the other thing we have noticed is how in semi urban areas where we used to get some real manky mangey ones they seem to have disappeared. Whether this is a result of taking out the ones causing problems and reducing their density I don't know but it has happened on a few different pieces of ground. On our game shoot the grey partridges and hares are thriving, the one thing though is we shoot a pretty constant number of foxes every year. As for not shooting them on a game day well I would always out of respect for the work the keeper has put in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) I woldent shoot them just for the sake it. Maybe if i had to because they were eating my chickens or similar. If they were eating some else's chickens to bad. I don't buy this people shooting them because they are pests if people enjoy shooting them just say that. Edited February 8, 2013 by ordnance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castletyne Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I will shoot adult or cubs without hesitation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I wouldnt shoot one if it was in the crosshairs and it started serenading me by singing anything by Greenday whilst doing a handstand and smoking a particulary large hotdog as though its was the finest cuban thigh rolled seeeeeeeeegar.No sireeeeeee.However,as soon as i got bored of the routine i would take a breath,hold,squeeze that lethal lickle blade getting sexily caressed by moi trigger finger and roll him over.Infact,nobody,and i mean nobody should cover anything by Greenday so i wouldnt even wait till im bored.In fact,im bored now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Whats the poison tonight Sako, I want some..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Whats the poison tonight Sako, I want some..... Me too please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Bullet, a bit off the thread topic, but if you can find me 300 bird pheasant/partridge days for under £1000, please forward me the details as it would be much appreciated. Didn't mean to offend don't know wot the prices are ,but if that's wot it is enjoy,as for the fox yes if one crossed my path and safe shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Whats the poison tonight Sako, I want some..... Glayva with a wee dash(the odd litre or two,but hell,whos counting?) of Tennents.Not in the same glass though.However,i did think the reply was worthy of the thread.If you struggle to get Glayva,Drambuie or Diesel will give the same effect Doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Shot my first one with a shotgun last Friday. I was out on our clear up day and the chance presented itself, so I took it. If it's a safe shot (again) I'd willingly miss out on a couple of birds to bag a fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I have sometimes seen foxes whilst shooting pigeons, I have even had then rob a shot bird on more than one occasion. However, I would never shoot foxy on such occasions. I also refuse to shoot foxes on driven bird days. If I am paying £1000+ a day to shoot, it is the keepers job, not mine. We have 700 sheep and have never had problems with foxy, so I would be hard pushed to find a reason to kill one. And, the fox is part of our countryside I would hate to lose. So, would you always shoot foxy, or are you happy to leave him alone if he isn't a problem for you?? I shoot on a farm with 1000 sheep, the foxes were jumping in the lambing stalls and taking the new born lambs and wounding a few more… 65 foxes later the farmer is very happy and so is the Sheppard. http://i856.photobuc...es/DSCN0129.jpg TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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