Hendrix's rifle Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 So, the situation goes is I've got a big ole dog fox eating the local cats (doesn't bother me too much tbh) so it needs taking care of. Having been out smarted by it for a fair while I finally get my opportunity. Take the choice of the 2 fox's, chose the dog rather than the vixen. Crosshairs on it after getting it to come a bit closer and got a safe backstop behind it, flicked the safety off and the ****** ran. It ran to a public footpath, I knew I couldn't shoot it there as there's a house a couple of hundred yards away and no backstop suitable in the position it was in. Didn't have a safe shot on the Vixen either. So they dissappear and 20 mins later I see him again. Still, no safe shot. Got down and tried calling to get it to move, just sat and looked at me! Certain it was laughing. Now an hour and a half later and 3 rabbits in the bag I sit down for a coffee only to see the ******* fox run in front of me. Spilt my coffee and the fox had gone anyway!!!! So it's now half 2, it's cold and wet here, the ice is cracking under my feet as I walk so I have no bloody fox and no coffee too boot. Why do you bother sometimes still, Atleast I know what time it was here happy hunting all, if you've got any tips for a fox that knows what it's doing let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) Loud safety catches are a pain. Also sounds like this Charlie has previous to know that sound. Is there any where a live trap could be used? Is bait out of the question? Fair play to you for waiting it out. Just a shame your effort was not rewarded. Edited January 2, 2017 by ShootingEgg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foosa Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Sounds like he has himself a lady fox and a territory to look after, (he won't wonder far from either this time of year) if you have the luxury of an electronic call with a dog fox or vixen bark on it, some night vision, a good idea where he's likely to be and some patience, get yourself tucked up somewhere comfy that gives you a good vantage point and safe backstop, they tend to react well to the possible threat of another fox moving on to their patch during the breeding season. If you don't have nv to shoot with a simple spotter nv unit to watch him in close enough so that the first time the lamp goes on is the first time he knows something is up usually gets you a shot, even if he turns and runs you'll be ready if he stops for a look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Cheers for the replys, the fox is an big dog and he's the one causing grief...I use nv so that's going to help a bit. When ever I see it I don't have a safe shot. The only time I had a safe shot was when I flicked the safety off and he ran. The only thing I have an issue with waiting is how do I know if he will come in from behind me? Obviously I don't want to move around too much so turning around Constantly may scare it off. I also don't have use of a electronic caller however it's something I've looked in to. At the minute I use my mobile with a Bluetooth speaker and that seems to get them coming in close enough for a shot. One other thing, would you recommend a hmr or a wmr for a heart/lung shot or head shot only?? If I shoot him I want him down and not running on. Someone local to the course had a couple of chickens eaten by him yesterday aswell -.- thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foosa Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 It sounds like you see him often enough, you just need to bide your time and wait for the right shot and not be tempted with a tricky one that might scare him or worse wound him, remember the fox has to be lucky every time and you only need to be lucky once. My use of hmr or wmr on fox is limited to a few shots with the old hmr before I got rid of it so not really in a position to comment on that sorry, I know plenty of people on here use both so I'm sure they will give their thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Cheers for the replys, the fox is an big dog and he's the one causing grief...I use nv so that's going to help a bit. When ever I see it I don't have a safe shot. The only time I had a safe shot was when I flicked the safety off and he ran. The only thing I have an issue with waiting is how do I know if he will come in from behind me? Obviously I don't want to move around too much so turning around Constantly may scare it off. I also don't have use of a electronic caller however it's something I've looked in to. At the minute I use my mobile with a Bluetooth speaker and that seems to get them coming in close enough for a shot. One other thing, would you recommend a hmr or a wmr for a heart/lung shot or head shot only?? If I shoot him I want him down and not running on. Someone local to the course had a couple of chickens eaten by him yesterday aswell -.- thanks I wouldn't go for a head shot with either of these calibres, unless close range. Too much chance of wounding the animal. Go for the heart/lung shot and you'll stop him, with either calibre. Use some bait, and get the Fox to come into where you have a safe shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelid Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 As above heart and lung will do the job within a 100 yards .have you thought about a portable high seat your shooting down and with a hmr very little chance of bullet bouncing. And don't forget foxes are creatures of habbit good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Cheers for the replys, the fox is an big dog and he's the one causing grief...I use nv so that's going to help a bit. When ever I see it I don't have a safe shot. The only time I had a safe shot was when I flicked the safety off and he ran. The only thing I have an issue with waiting is how do I know if he will come in from behind me? Obviously I don't want to move around too much so turning around Constantly may scare it off. I also don't have use of a electronic caller however it's something I've looked in to. At the minute I use my mobile with a Bluetooth speaker and that seems to get them coming in close enough for a shot. One other thing, would you recommend a hmr or a wmr for a heart/lung shot or head shot only?? If I shoot him I want him down and not running on. Someone local to the course had a couple of chickens eaten by him yesterday aswell -.- thanks An electronic caller at a bait point some where away from you and at a range you want depending on wind and back stops , it will help considerably. ie he will be heading for somewhere where you are not. Edited January 3, 2017 by Good shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 An electronic caller at a bait point some where away from you and at a range you want depending on wind and back stops , it will help considerably. ie he will be heading for somewhere where you are not. This plus a high seat or elevated shooting position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospero Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 If its in and about houses and chicken runs then catching it in a trap should be possible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 If it's eating cats leave it well alone it's doing no harm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 couple tins of cheap fishy cat food where you want him put it out before dark then wait up if it doesnt pull him it may pull a cat he fancies eaten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 If its in and about houses and chicken runs then catching it in a trap should be possible... makes most sense to me. use my cage for this as much satisfaction at catching one as there is in shooting one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Unfortunately not in a place too be trapped and I'm not bothered by the fact it eats cats can't stand the bloody things. However, the chickens on the other hand do concern me along with my other half's mum owning 2 cats that had a very near miss with it and she wants them gone along with a lot of other locals I have found its run through the fence and down the wall so il sit from half 11 till about 2 in the hope it comes down. Good back stop, can get within range easily and can use the bushes as cover. The other night when I couldn't get a safe shot I was only 40-50 yards away from it. I probably could have shot it but I wouldn't have deemed it safe even with the hmr hence why I left it. Any suggestions of a dirt cheap caller? Thanks for the replys folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 If you where nearer you could have borrowed mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelid Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 I got one last night mate I'd been after for a while. like I sed in my earlier post creatures of habbit .just need patience and some luck my friend Happy hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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