wildfowler.250 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 So, this is a bit of a "how long is a piece of string" question but.. I know foxes are creatures of habit. I saw one the other evening and managed to get a snap shot off at it but missed it clean,(fortunate as no one likes wounding). Is it likely to stick to the same course again despite being shot at? I suppose there's only one way to find out but thought I'd pick the brains of folk who shoot a lot more than me. *ps daytime, not with the lamp* Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srspower Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 It really depends. If there is a Den nearby then yes it will be around, I have shot a few foxes in the same area as they have a Den quite close. They don't like being shot at though and it will make them more cautious. Cubs for instance can be very naive until a bullet zips past their head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Cheers! Will just have to persevere and see. Fingers crossed he slips up sooner or later.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Difficult to say, especially this time of year. Cubs will be dispersing their natal territories so you could have just seen one on the move. If it's a resident dog or vixen you might see it again in the area but as far as at a certain time/place I wouldn't put too much stock in that at this time of year. With all the movement from dispersal they're a bit random. Get into more defined routines as winter wares on. Least that's what I've found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thanks, that makes a lot of sense. I suspect it was this years cub although it was in great condition. I'll try for him again but if he moves on then that's grand anyway. Handn't thought about the youngsters not having set territories yet! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Just get out there and try for it , I always say " You wont shoot anything sitting in the house " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 I reckon it'll be back. Ive had this before when I've missed an early morning fox on it's rounds, and managed to ambush it again in the same place and time a few days later. It's being shot at from lamps and calls that puts them off, not so much random shots out of nowhere in dayliaght. Give it a few days and you may well very likely catch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Just get out there and try for it , I always say " You wont shoot anything sitting in the house " FH1 That's not true (except the sitting part) I shoot lots from the kitchen window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) hello, a bit like wildfowler, in the early spring of this year there were quite a few foxes giving trouble to the lambs and i got the biggest 2,now i have gone back to using a red torch mounted on scope (TR38 200 yard beam) and a powerfull white led torch spotter (200 yard beam) but now find the foxes are lamp shy which is good in a way, whats the best way using torches rather than my N/V scope this coming winter as i seem to get much eye strain with N/V, note the rabbits have all but disapeared and the last shot was 2 months ago so no bait. Edited September 18, 2017 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 If they're bolting from a lamp now they're unlikely to change that habit. If you really need rid of them it's either NV, dogs or wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 FH1 That's not true (except the sitting part) I shoot lots from the kitchen window :lol: Lucky you mate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 FH1 That's not true (except the sitting part) I shoot lots from the kitchen window Back bedroom window for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 So.........what happened with the fox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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