Hendrix's rifle Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Sounds like you had a good weekend 😉 I have a stalk on roe on Wednesday and back after my troublesome fox on Saturday I know where he is and what time he comes so hopefully there will be a picture on here then 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Sounds like you had a good weekend I have a stalk on roe on Wednesday and back after my troublesome fox on Saturday I know where he is and what time he comes so hopefully there will be a picture on here then Cheers bud and good luck with the fox. I am lucky that I have a friend who is happy to let me shoot his deer. In a lot of cases I am just happy to see a deer as there are so few round where I live (unless I have a walk around the deer park at Powis Castle..and they wouldnt be happy if I took the .243 in.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Well done on the Sika Mike .....nice invite. Started off well in 2017 had 6 foxes by the 6 January. Photobucket being really slow so no pics at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Well done on the Sika Mike .....nice invite. Started off well in 2017 had 6 foxes by the 6 January. Photobucket being really slow so no pics at present. Cheers buddy and very well done on the foxes. Should get 365 by the end of the year at that rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Back out last night after dealing with the dead sika hanging in the garage. Over to the farm where 2 foxes had been spotted..a fair bit of walking and calling later no sign of anything. Moved over to another farm across the road to hear a dog fox calling. Unfortunately despite using the library of calls on my foxpro no luck. As I was leaving the field I spotted eye shine but only caught a glimpse of the fox through the NV before it was gone. I headed down across another couple of fields in the direction I thought that the fox had gone, set up the caller, vixen call on and spotted a fox at the bottom of the field. Onto the ground, NV on and 105 grain soft point away. Nice vixen chest shot at about 120 yards. Just about to call the farmer who will be chuffed. Thanks for reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Well done on the fox and Sika. I need to agree targets with Bumpy . 76 seems to be a popular number around here. Went out on the foxes last week saw a few but nothing was playing ball. Deer stalking on Sunday in the fog was not good. Caught three Doe's at about 80 yards but they were sky lined so had to just stand and watch for about an hour. When they eventually crossed the ridge and we could move under the hill they had vanished. Bumped another about an hour later but it did not stop. Struggling to see them with the poor vis before they saw us. Fox from the kitchen window last night (1250 did not even wake the wife) to open this years activity. Now where is that tape measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Well done on the fox and Sika. I need to agree targets with Bumpy . 76 seems to be a popular number around here. Went out on the foxes last week saw a few but nothing was playing ball. Deer stalking on Sunday in the fog was not good. Caught three Doe's at about 80 yards but they were sky lined so had to just stand and watch for about an hour. When they eventually crossed the ridge and we could move under the hill they had vanished. Bumped another about an hour later but it did not stop. Struggling to see them with the poor vis before they saw us. Fox from the kitchen window last night (1250 did not even wake the wife) to open this years activity. Now where is that tape measure. Well done mate. Nice to end the run of frustration with a nice fox. 76 sounds a nice target mate, keep on at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) Been hitting the foxes hard baiting but My bottle of fox attractor (Uncle Tom) has run out and Carnt seam to find it anywhere Foxes on the shoot seam to be less now with more coming from around the outside of a town Edited January 11, 2017 by Essex Keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Cheers bud and good luck with the fox. I am lucky that I have a friend who is happy to let me shoot his deer. In a lot of cases I am just happy to see a deer as there are so few round where I live (unless I have a walk around the deer park at Powis Castle..and they wouldnt be happy if I took the .243 in.) I got the roe I wanted, big girl she was! If I get my fox it will be a cracking week! Role on Saturday! Well done on the fox and Sika. I need to agree targets with Bumpy . 76 seems to be a popular number around here. Went out on the foxes last week saw a few but nothing was playing ball. Deer stalking on Sunday in the fog was not good. Caught three Doe's at about 80 yards but they were sky lined so had to just stand and watch for about an hour. When they eventually crossed the ridge and we could move under the hill they had vanished. Bumped another about an hour later but it did not stop. Struggling to see them with the poor vis before they saw us. Fox from the kitchen window last night (1250 did not even wake the wife) to open this years activity. Now where is that tape measure. Without waking the wife made me laugh. Well done 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Been hitting the foxes hard baiting but My bottle of fox attractor (Uncle Tom) has run out and Carnt seam to find it anywhere Foxes on the shoot seam to be less now with more coming from around the outside of a town Whats the attractor? Is it a home made version? After taking the fox off the bate on Wednesday night, I noticed some more had been taken Thursday night. Sat up again last night and had this very mangy vixen. It came in at 0200 so may need some extra sleep this afternoon. Another for the Dave G NV on the HMR. She looks in very poor condition. Can my dog catch mange off the foxes? I have put it at the top of the field in scrub with the last one but and try to keep the dog off it. If its catching I may have to put it over the hedge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foosa Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 That is a very mangy fox, you did that one a favour. Not seen it myself but I'm pretty sure dogs can catch mange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Yes get rid off it asap. Your dog will definetely find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Mange is very infectious in dogs. Fox needs burying or burning asap. If your dog has been up to it then keep a very close eye on the coat etc. At the first sign of anything untoward then get to a vet. I have had experience of this some years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Cheers for the advice guys. Off to get rid of it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Good result mate, horrible condition for the poor fox. Havent you managed to get a proper calibre rifle yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 The Fox lure I use is made from horse hoof clippings which have been boiled and kept in plastic containers. (the longer it's kept, the better) I get my supply off a farrier friend of mine. The smell is very strong, and is excellent for attracting Foxes. Originally used in Canada to attract Bobcats/Coyotes, and very easy to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Good result mate, horrible condition for the poor fox. Havent you managed to get a proper calibre rifle yet? :-) horrible and now in a big ditch over the field. I love the HMR its cracking. Waiting for my 243 two months now but due in Feb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daieye Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Vixen that came into vixen call last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Dog and vixen I took last week............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 A big dog the other night , big scar down his face ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Shot this vixens on New Years Day ..been after her for a while .....slipped up that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 A pair from last night, saw the Dog last Thursday night at 20.15 but no chance of a shot. I was actually still in the truck on the way to the shooting point, scanned the field and he was trotting across in front of me, so by the time I could get the rifle out he would have been long gone. And then the weather fluffed the night up. So out sat night but on the spot at 19.15, caller out and stinky hoof sprayed around. I scanned the area out to probably 6/700 yards off with the thermal and spotted these 2 playing kiss chase. But coming to the side of me and down wind, so I was expecting things to go pear shaped. The vixen came along the side of the hedge with no chance of a shot, the dog was 100yds in front, the vixen came through a gate and came walking straight towards me as I was on the back of the truck. Getting the x hair on a target at less than 15yds is not easy with NV, lol 7 paces out and a head shot. Then quickly spot with the thermal to find the dog, 190yds out and a tad touchy, quick shot and down. Both shot in less than 10 seconds.. Happy keeper. And done by 20.45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted January 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Vixen that came into vixen call last night Well done Bud Dog and vixen I took last week............. A big dog the other night , big scar down his face ... Big old lad, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted January 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 A pair from last night, saw the Dog last Thursday night at 20.15 but no chance of a shot. I was actually still in the truck on the way to the shooting point, scanned the field and he was trotting across in front of me, so by the time I could get the rifle out he would have been long gone. And then the weather fluffed the night up. So out sat night but on the spot at 19.15, caller out and stinky hoof sprayed around. I scanned the area out to probably 6/700 yards off with the thermal and spotted these 2 playing kiss chase. But coming to the side of me and down wind, so I was expecting things to go pear shaped. The vixen came along the side of the hedge with no chance of a shot, the dog was 100yds in front, the vixen came through a gate and came walking straight towards me as I was on the back of the truck. Getting the x hair on a target at less than 15yds is not easy with NV, lol 7 paces out and a head shot. Then quickly spot with the thermal to find the dog, 190yds out and a tad touchy, quick shot and down. Both shot in less than 10 seconds.. Happy keeper. And done by 20.45. Nicely done bud. Nice challenging shot at 7 yards..often the ones we miss so well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Well done all on this page. I like the dog Daieye and good result. Great pictures and results Foxhunter. That big dog fox is something else. I would have the tape measure on that one. Nice pair Dougy and double quick time too. Out on wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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