Hunter Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 I wont write too much, as im pretty nackered after last nights stalk untill 2am. A fox nabbed one of our chickens right infront of us in broad daylight, so I took action. First bought a semi shotgun, and yesterday, a gun lamp. Its only a cheap little thing, but it gives a good beam to 100m. Sqeeking was vital, as I did all shooting on foot, with a rimfire. I had no option but to get each one in close enough to visually ID the animal and and take a shot. All shots where clean head shots, at ranges up to 55m. (paced). Im glad my squeeking is in form. The lamp is only 6v, so I think a filter would make it too dark. The white light was OK tonight as it was the first time, but next time I may need to use a filter. Went well, a good result to the problem! (grey one was taken from this photo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Well done Hunter - keep it up mate and your chickens can then rest easy. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rabgoat Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 excellent shooting Hunter good stuff :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Great shooting :blink: Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 well done :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young airgunner Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 now thats dedication :blink: well done james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted September 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Cheers all, Its cost me a lot of work hours, and new kit.. but its an investment after all.. Chickens are now out of the tempry cage, and enjoying a day of free ranging :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conor Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 well done just wondering whats the problem with the white light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted September 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Most people use filters to soften the light, and take way the glare, so animals have less chance of being spooked and pulling a runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Nice one. I talk from experience though, you may still have a rogue fox taking your birds, we used to have the same problem. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Excellent work Hunter Don't be too bothered about filters unless the fox that you are after is old and crafty. Most foxes that have not been lamped before will not be put off by a white light. I can well understand the reply that "Well, how do you know if the fox you are after is old and crafty......?" This time of year there are still lots of young foxes about, with probably the majority being young. If the night is pitch black then a red/amber or dimmed down light is a good way to start, and playing a lamp full on a fox from when you first see it is definitely not recommended. Best to put the beam on the ground in front of the fox so that the eyes are clearly visible, and the fox will not be spooked as much. It's surprising how many lampers out there have never had their mate put a lamp full on them at 100 yards range - not pleasant at all. However, if the beam is placed at your foot you somehow feel that you are safe, and hidden by the dark, and not the centre of attention. From winter onwards it's always best to assume that the fox is experienced enough to know what life is about, and then more care (with filters and dimmers) is needed. Finally, always get the best scope with the best light pick-up that you can afford. Changing from an 'average' scope to a good one can be a revelation at night. I hope that the above does not sound like telling you how to suck eggs - there are some out there that want to start and don't know how to go about it. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkamark Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Excellent shooting hunter it takes a bit of skill to get them into range for the .22 rimmy to get three in the one night is some going Good advice dead eyed duck i dont tend to bother to much with the filters myself persistance is how i get most of my foxes i.e keep on following them till they eventually stop if you dont get them on the night try another night or try sitting out at dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted September 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Thanks for the help Don and Mark, im a complete lamping noob I will be out again to look for some 'rogue foxes' as FM correctly put it! follwing by one stalk per 3 days-1 week. Just to keep the danger down. I will be keeping a bait point for some time with fresh rabbit (wrapped in chicken wire funnily enough) to help pull in the rogues. I will invest in a little red filter I think, as if I go out too often, I may spook them. But I do like the full power at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 That was a cracking nights work for you Hunter, well done indeed. Your a good shot, keep at them, consistancy, payes of. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 3 With the rimmie in 1 night is very good going well done Hunter :unsure: GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Excellent work Hunter :lol: Don't be too bothered about filters unless the fox that you are after is old and crafty. Most foxes that have not been lamped before will not be put off by a white light. I can well understand the reply that "Well, how do you know if the fox you are after is old and crafty......?" This time of year there are still lots of young foxes about, with probably the majority being young. If the night is pitch black then a red/amber or dimmed down light is a good way to start, and playing a lamp full on a fox from when you first see it is definitely not recommended. Best to put the beam on the ground in front of the fox so that the eyes are clearly visible, and the fox will not be spooked as much. It's surprising how many lampers out there have never had their mate put a lamp full on them at 100 yards range - not pleasant at all. However, if the beam is placed at your foot you somehow feel that you are safe, and hidden by the dark, and not the centre of attention. From winter onwards it's always best to assume that the fox is experienced enough to know what life is about, and then more care (with filters and dimmers) is needed. Finally, always get the best scope with the best light pick-up that you can afford. Changing from an 'average' scope to a good one can be a revelation at night. I hope that the above does not sound like telling you how to suck eggs - there are some out there that want to start and don't know how to go about it. Don :unsure: Great post with some good advice, cheers Don. Nice shooting Hunter :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_colt Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 You sound like you got a good stalking routine sussed. It will make a good deterrant from them going after your hens, doesn't matter what the anti's say. No amount of fox-proofing will stop them. Active vermin control is the only way to go. Good Luck, mr_colt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Well done :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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