markyboy Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 My friend reckons you can't go lamping in the rain cos you can't see Infront of you ! Now I've not done alot of lamping in the rain but I'm sure it would be possible to get eyes with lamp, some say they have had best nights fox shooting on a wild night ! Would u go in the rain? Bearing in mind it's from a jeep and not getting soaked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Yep been lamping in sleet and snow and still got a fox, any things worth a try.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Admittedly heavy rain takes distance off the lamp but I've shot foxes in all weathers and you won't kill them sitting in front of the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 I find it harder to lamp in the rain but as others have said it's only really a problem at range. With the added noise background and scent limiting that the rain offers you can often get things in closer in really bad weather anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) I have no jeep, so sit in and avoid pneumonia. Actually the last time I was out in the rain, I ended up running to the car in the middle of a lightning storm. Edited September 7, 2013 by Alpha Mule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Good weather for foxing - terrible weather for foxers! As said in the comments above it is difficult to lamp long distances due the reflection from the rain/snow. But you are able to get up close and personal with a bit of field craft and cunning. Always check ploughed or recently worked fields in rain. Charlie just loves earth worms. They are a major part of his diet at certain times of the year. If he is busy with his head down then it gives you more than half a chance. Make sure all your lamps are well insulated. A 12v 'weld' does tend to give your position away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Good weather for foxing - terrible weather for foxers! As said in the comments above it is difficult to lamp long distances due the reflection from the rain/snow. But you are able to get up close and personal with a bit of field craft and cunning. Always check ploughed or recently worked fields in rain. Charlie just loves earth worms. They are a major part of his diet at certain times of the year. If he is busy with his head down then it gives you more than half a chance. Make sure all your lamps are well insulated. A 12v 'weld' does tend to give your position away! I've had many foxes with there heads down looking for earth worms...hard and muddy work walking along the plough but as you said worth while, had one of my best shots on a fox as it was hunting worms...only 200 or so yards but could see the bullet travel down the lamp to the fox.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 From a vehicle, yes, why not. On foot, no thanks. I do find it harder to judge distance in the rain with a lamp for some reason. I'm less keen on lamping when there's snow on the ground. It scatters the beam and cuts the distance right down. Fanastic with NV though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 (edited) I have been out in EVERY weather this country can throw at you and the fox is available in all of them. Just the same, given the choice, both the fox and me would prefer the weather kinder, and therefore it's likely better results can be had!! Would I go in the rain..... Given the choice NO, neither motor or walking, but life isn't always that simple! Edited September 15, 2013 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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