Steve Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Hi All, I've recently begun lamping for foxes using a shotgun instead of my .22 (the closer ranges make it more exciting). Does anyone else do this - if so, any good tips for getting in close? I find a "wounded rabbit" call bings them in nicely. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Hiya Steve We shoot the foxes on the estate by flushing them out of the woods.I've seen a few at night with the rifle,but never had a shot because I was'nt confident that I'd bring them down.Those big orange eye's are spooky are'nt they.Myself & Kev went lamping for rabbits with the shotguns,that was real good fun.Luckily for us the rabbits seemed to try & sit & hide rather than run.What was really funny was when Kev put a rabbit in my rucksack & 10 minutes later it was still kicking me in the back.If you know where the den is I reckon you have a good chance of waiting for the fox to come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 19, 2002 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Hi Lazza. Rabbits are stupid aren't they! If they sit still in the grass during the day they are virtually impossible to spot, but they think this also works when lit up by a lamp (or your car headlights). Still, it makes for good fun for us! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Hi Steve, The most important thing is the most obvious,make sure the wind is ALWAYS blowing from the fox to you,if he catches your scent,forget it.Be aware that a fox will try to move around you to catch your scent,keep moving to outsmart him. For shotgun work I like to use a red filter on the lamp as I dont think charlie likes the heat from a white light on his eyes. A good mouth call is the PRIMOS PREDATOR,takes a little practice but sounds good.I must admit that most of my foxes are shot with a .243,lazy I know! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 19, 2002 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Thanks Deako - I'll look out for that mouth call the next time I'm in my local gunshop. You're right, a .243 is a lazy way of lamping - but a fun way too I bet! While we're on the subject of lamping, has anyone ever used night vision scopes, binos etc? Are they any good? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 I've got to say that the lamping for rabbits with a shotgun was good fun. What about the squirrel in Dave bag when we squigy shooting then No one wanted to get that little ****** out when that was kicking. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hiya Steve I'd love to have some night vision bino's! The young woman over the road keeps complaining about a light blinding her in her bedroom!! :evil: Oh no! I wish I had'nt put that!This will put Kev onto his favorite subject!Mind you they do say those that always talk about it........................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resolve IT Posted March 25, 2002 Report Share Posted March 25, 2002 A good way to call foxes is using a piece of polystyrene and glass i.e jeep window, try a very loud squeak for about 20 secs then wait 1 min then some quieter squeaks and wait keep the lamp on at all times and dont let anyone get in front on the light or the beam, if the fox see's anything suspect he will turn and run, always try and stay upwind so he doesn't get your scent, I often find a breeze and a bit of drizzle seems to bring them out, theres always plenty of wet days in this country, Regards David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resolve IT Posted March 30, 2002 Report Share Posted March 30, 2002 How r u getting on?? :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 3, 2002 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2002 Not bad actually! I've been very busy the last couple of weeks with various sheep farmers who have asked me to sort out Charlie for them. One ****** in particular took two nights to whack! The first night he took a lamb right in front of me (but out of range of the shotgun). On the second evening I switched his lights out with a .22 hollowpoint at @ 80yds or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Futrett Posted April 4, 2002 Report Share Posted April 4, 2002 Dare I ask Are you sure of a clean kill assuming you are using High V's with your .22 :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 Hows this for **** law? Went lamping last night for hours outside a wood that contains a couple of good foxes,called and called,tried all the tricks but never saw a thing.........Today I was set up pigeon shooting under an oak in the same wood,and left the hide to prop up a dead bird,when I returned a lovely fox was halfway in the hide to help himself to a free lunch!!! Of course,only a d**khead would have left his gun in the hide.....er.... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resolve IT Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 Its always the bloody same! if your ready for them you never see a thing, If you are not ready **** law you'll see one and by the time you find ammo, drop it , find it again, put it in the gun the ******* away, never fails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted April 7, 2002 Report Share Posted April 7, 2002 Hiya Deako What about this then? I was out pigeon shooting the other day & I left the hide to pick up some birds. When I turned back, there was a RAT running down the hedgerow towards my hide. You know, nothing really bothers me apart from RATS! If I see one, Kev usually shouts "Run Forest, Run". I'd also left my gun in the hide. After waiting for it to disapear, I legged it back to the hide & stood glued to the spot, on full alert. I could'nt compose myself, so I had to pack up & leave. So your right! Never leave your gun in the hide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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