diddy Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 im new to shooting foxes I've a lady contact me in regards to the large amount of foxes at her cattery and she has had several incidents with the foxes eating her cats, she has even seen them sleeping in her barn. Any advice on shooting foxes would be great i will be using a 12g with number 3 shot which i believe to be sufficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy bingo Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 hi mate talk to tonker he has a few posts in pictures section he,s built a hide on a farm and shoots foxes with a shotgun it seems he,s getting good results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootnfish Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Eating cats, i reckon you should let them foxes live a little bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 (edited) im new to shooting foxes I've a lady contact me in regards to the large amount of foxes at her cattery and she has had several incidents with the foxes eating her cats, she has even seen them sleeping in her barn. Any advice on shooting foxes would be great i will be using a 12g with number 3 shot which i believe to be sufficient. I always prefer bigger shot 1's or BB's. If your using 2 3/4 inch chambers I would try and use nothing less than 36g (I use 42g BB's) but I normally use a 3 inch chamber gun with 50g BB's. I'm not saying number 3 shot is insufficient but I prefer a bit more (everyone has there preferences) but I have shot them with 6's when they have popped up right in front of me, literally 5-10 yards. I obviously wouldn't deliberately go out for foxes with 6's before someone has a dig The biggest thing is to pace out a distance from where you will be shooting to where you want to kill the fox and possibly bait that area with tins of fishy cat food for a couple of days until they are taking it well (I know, awkward at a cattery) then sit and wait. Good luck. Edited September 21, 2013 by r1steele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Do'nt upset the rythm of the yard if the foxes are in most nights just sit quiet preferably up high no 3s are fine up to 25 yds but I prefer bb,s try not to move your head use your eyes to sweep your kill zone. Do'nt shoot at first opportunity try and make sure you can get off two shots before it can reach cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Eating cats, i reckon you should let them foxes live a little bit longer. only shoot foxy once hes satisfied his appetite BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 im new to shooting foxes I've a lady contact me in regards to the large amount of foxes at her cattery and she has had several incidents with the foxes eating her cats, she has even seen them sleeping in her barn. Any advice on shooting foxes would be great i will be using a 12g with number 3 shot which i believe to be sufficient. To be honest if it was me i would use a couple of Fox cage traps,then shoot them in the traps,if they are a major problem it wont take long to thin them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mereside Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I went out the other night for a few pigeons and was on the stubbles and new i should have had the rifle out as foxy popped out for a few mice i squeked him in close but i think he saw the dogs collar as it has a red led and it backtracked away i left it a while and sat the dog and started crawling off for foxy it took ages when i finally got to a good bit of stubbles i could hide behind started squeking him he bounded up and nailed him , if you get em in close you will be ok the other thing is if you are not sure then leave it for next time as it will be harder if you get a shot off and miss or wound, atb wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddy Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 i was thinking fox traps but i don't have any and the shoot is an 1hr 20 away so bit far to go back and forth think i will just try squeak them in with the fox caller. 30 yards a good distance to take a shot at? i take it aiming for the head? looking to get there from midday till about 8 at night i have a nite site which should aid me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I went out the other night for a few pigeons and was on the stubbles and new i should have had the rifle out as foxy popped out for a few mice i squeked him in close but i think he saw the dogs collar as it has a red led and it backtracked away i left it a while and sat the dog and started crawling off for foxy it took ages when i finally got to a good bit of stubbles i could hide behind started squeking him he bounded up and nailed him , if you get em in close you will be ok the other thing is if you are not sure then leave it for next time as it will be harder if you get a shot off and miss or wound, atb wayne i hate to tell you this but i think your dog is an alien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soother223 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 only shoot foxy once hes satisfied his appetite BB and don't worry if any get caught in the crossfire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 i was thinking fox traps but i don't have any and the shoot is an 1hr 20 away so bit far to go back and forth think i will just try squeak them in with the fox caller. 30 yards a good distance to take a shot at? i take it aiming for the head? looking to get there from midday till about 8 at night i have a nite site which should aid me Nice distance and you should get a good pattern for the head and chest area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) All types of gun can have their uses on the fox, but I seldom find the shotgun first choice, although it most certainly is sometimes. If a shotgun is your only option then take the advice given, a decent load and close, don't let the red mist get you and start lobbing shot at them in the next county. I shoot lots in barns and gardens etc., and the .22lr with subs is very effective...and quiet! (other rimfires are available) These were close, and out to just over 100yards, the HMR did its job! Edited September 24, 2013 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 All types of gun can have their uses on the fox, but I seldom find the shotgun first choice, although it most certainly is sometimes. If a shotgun is your only option then take the advice given, a decent load and close, don't let the red mist get you and start lobbing shot at them in the next county. I shoot lots in barns and gardens etc., and the .22lr with subs is very effective...and quiet! (other rimfires are available) 012aaaa.jpg These were close, and out to just over 100yards, the HMR did its job! +1 I think the majority or people would go for the rifle first but as you've said shotgun may be the only option and good heavy loads at sensible distances does the job well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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