WelshMike Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Why don't we organise a Fox Club meet in Wales next season ? Sounds good.....your not invited Thoughts on the fox hole? Didn't dig it as deep as I wanted, ran out of time, but some 2 year old decomposing pheasant ought to bring them in, and I've staked some dead chickens and pigeons around the edge. Looks promising. Fingers crossed that works after all your efforts, good luck mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Sounds good.....your not invited Only wanted to see how you **** sheep :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Only wanted to see how you **** sheep :lol: I will come AYA I would stake that bait down. Give yourself more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Only wanted to see how you **** sheep :lol: How rude...jordy inbred I will come AYA I would stake that bait down. Give yourself more time. You are more than welcome to come along as you have manners. Have you christened the new rifle yet mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 How rude...jordy inbred Don't you mean Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Don't you mean Geordie Not my fault you cant spell ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Not my fault you cant spell ... Wot u meeen like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Wot u meeen like no right sure wat i meen like , wot u mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Howay man , Im gannin ower the clarty fields to see if theres owt aboot. Then Im gannin yem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Howay man , Im gannin ower the clarty fields to see if theres owt aboot. Then Im gannin yem. Whatever floats your boat mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 How rude...jordy inbred You are more than welcome to come along as you have manners. Have you christened the new rifle yet mate? :-( not yet. Went out at the weekend with Edd. He bagged a roe and munty but nothing for me. Later :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs2020 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 not been on for a bit as have had one fox giving me the run around for the past 4 weeks every time put lamp on him was gone on is toes and away but last night came down the road on the 3 rd field we lamp was looking at us about 100 yards starts to run my mate shouts and look back at 140 bang was down thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 not been on for a bit as have had one fox giving me the run around for the past 4 weeks every time put lamp on him was gone on is toes and away but last night came down the road on the 3 rd field we lamp was looking at us about 100 yards starts to run my mate shouts and look back at 140 bang was down thank you Result .....satisfying when you eventually get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA Annihilator Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Can anyone recommend a good spotting lamp powerful enough to identify bodies as many of the powerful LED handheld torches only really do the eyes. Where we are there are a lot of deer so you can end up spending ages watching some eyes at the end of the field thinking it's a fox as you can't see the outline of the body. I'd be looking for one that clearly shows the bodies up to 400 meters at least ideally. (They always exaggerate the beam's range on product descriptions so it would be good to know from people that actually use them!) A handheld lamp that plugs into a 12v port is what I'm after. Not one you have to permanently attach. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hello AYA, and welcome to 1987, lol. Sorry. What your after is something like the Lightforce Blitz or Striker, I am sure you will be in luck, do a bit of trolling on the shooting forums. There's quite often a few being sold as folk have moved on to led hand held, or scope mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) not been on for a bit as have had one fox giving me the run around for the past 4 weeks every time put lamp on him was gone on is toes and away but last night came down the road on the 3 rd field we lamp was looking at us about 100 yards starts to run my mate shouts and look back at 140 bang was down thank you. It's doesn't look like you had a good night babbs, I'd have thought you would have stretched to a little smile at least. Edited April 10, 2017 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted April 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Can anyone recommend a good spotting lamp powerful enough to identify bodies as many of the powerful LED handheld torches only really do the eyes. Where we are there are a lot of deer so you can end up spending ages watching some eyes at the end of the field thinking it's a fox as you can't see the outline of the body. I'd be looking for one that clearly shows the bodies up to 400 meters at least ideally. (They always exaggerate the beam's range on product descriptions so it would be good to know from people that actually use them!) A handheld lamp that plugs into a 12v port is what I'm after. Not one you have to permanently attach. Thanks in advance! I am not a fan of lamps that light up half the county and in my opinion they are not needed. In 99% of cases a foxes eye shine is distinct enough that you can tell if it is a fox or not. I have a NM 800 torch and I can pick out eye shine at 350-400 yards without an issue, certainly well enough to decide whether to call or not bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted April 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Gents A member of the club has suggested having some awards for fox club members. I think this is a cracking idea so would like suggestions (polite ones only please). For example: Largest fox Longest range Best picture Most annoying Geordie inbred...sorry Mark Most interesting tree a roosting fox was found in. So far we have Oak and almond so look forward to see where this goes Of course as the founder I should have the final say...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 For example: Largest fox Longest range Best picture Most annoying Geordie inbred...sorry Mark Why do you always pick me on me you horrible **** .... What about shortest range and biggest bag ? Mike you certainly wont win Best picture :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Gents A member of the club has suggested having some awards for fox club members. I think this is a cracking idea so would like suggestions (polite ones only please). For example: Largest fox Longest range Best picture Most annoying Geordie inbred...sorry Mark Most interesting tree a roosting fox was found in. So far we have Oak and almond so look forward to see where this goes Of course as the founder I should have the final say...... Yey! Sounds good. Also one for the Welshest member Mike . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Gents A member of the club has suggested having some awards for fox club members. I think this is a cracking idea so would like suggestions (polite ones only please). For example: Largest fox Longest range Best picture Most annoying Geordie inbred...sorry Mark Most interesting tree a roosting fox was found in. So far we have Oak and almond so look forward to see where this goes Of course as the founder I should have the final say...... great some poor sod is going to win a hand bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs2020 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 great idea need one for worst picture as well might be in with chance got some shocking pics lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Why do you always pick me on me you horrible **** .... What about shortest range and biggest bag ? Mike you certainly wont win Best picture :lol: I pick on you as you can take it and you are so rude to me you deserve the abuse. Shortest range and biggest bag sound spot on. In relation to your last comment I will win the most consistent picture prize Yey! Sounds good. Also one for the Welshest member Mike . . . I wont win that as I was born in Cumbria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 great some poor sod is going to win a hand bag Nooooo...it will be a Man bag not a hand bag. It might encourage you to try and figure out how to take a pic but not counting on it great idea need one for worst picture as well might be in with chance got some shocking pics lol Dont worry mate there are a few worse then yours (only just though ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted April 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 I shot a dog fox just over a week ago where the farmer had been loosing lambs. All good until I got a call again yesterday saying another had gone missing overnight. Headed out despite the full moon and got set up in the field where the problems have been happening. 2 hours later and a couple of sets of twins born and left alone (fox has been taking them when they are being born are very soon after) I decided a quick walk was called for before I decided what to do. Quick flick with the torch picked up some bright eye shine the other side of the valley. Over to the NV and could see the fox but she wasnt hanging around, took the shot at about the 220 yard mark. She ran on but I managed to get a second shot into her very shortly after. Couldnt find her as she was in some bushes so back this morning to recover her. The farmer was about checking the lambs so was very happy to see another dead fox. He also mentioned one of the other bits of ground he rents are seeing a fox during the day and it was chasing their cat up the lane the other day so looks like my plans to give the foxes a rest are on hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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