Frenchieboy Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) I've been watching a fox earth for a few weeks now waiting for the vixen to finish suckling the young (She has 5 cubs which we have seen all out together enjoying the sunshine). Unfortunately the farmer has 2 earths on his land, (Both with cubs) within a couple of hundred yards of his free range chickens so he has told me that they have to be culled. Well the vixen in this earth has finished weaning the cubs so time is running short for this young lady as I am now just waiting for my new .222. I did have to "take out" a dog fox from the same area last week with the 12 bore at close range (about 20 yards) as someone else had left him wounded. (I would like to know who as I have sole permission in the area) I took this photo while watching the earth from about 12 to 15 yards away. Shame, she's quite a good looking girl! Edited June 17, 2009 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICK76 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Good picture Frenchi, hope you are sucessful in nailing your intended quarry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Well Nick, I should manage it quickly and humanely. As the picture shows I am able to get quite close as long as I am patient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemicky Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Frenchi it does seem a shame , but I suppose it has to be done , good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Yes UncleMichey, it is a shame but as you are no doubt aware they do have to be controlled. By that I mean they have to be selectively culled, not totally exterminated, and it has to be done quickly and humanely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemicky Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) Yes mate I do agree with you , the farmers livelihood comes first an foremost but you have to admit you have taken a really good photo of the vixen Edited June 17, 2009 by unclemicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-shot Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 nice picture good luck m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1979 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 iv you have permission(which you say you do) and they are near poultry...would you be within the law to get her with the terrier??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Well Dave, no offence but when I say I have permission then I do have it, in writing on a Firearms Land Authority Form (As issued by the Police with the Firearms Application Form). Maybe I could get them with a terrier but as I do not have a dog nor do I intend getting one (I live in a flat so it would not be fair on the dog) thats a no go! Anyway I like to pit my whits and skills against Mr and Mrs Fox, it keeps my sences honed and me on my toes! Good thought though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 nice looking fox, but she has two go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1979 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Well Dave, no offence but when I say I have permission then I do have it, in writing on a Firearms Land Authority Form (As issued by the Police with the Firearms Application Form). Maybe I could get them with a terrier but as I do not have a dog nor do I intend getting one (I live in a flat so it would not be fair on the dog) thats a no go! Anyway I like to pit my whits and skills against Mr and Mrs Fox, it keeps my sences honed and me on my toes! Good thought though! i wasnt implying that you didnt have permission mate!!! i was just makin it clear to anyoun reading..thats all!!! good luck getting her!¬!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 iv you have permission(which you say you do) and they are near poultry...would you be within the law to get her with the terrier??? No. Game birds being kept for shooting with written permission only when using a dog underground. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Good looking girl but the job has to be done.ATB mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectra26 Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Wow superb pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Nice Pic mate, But they have to be controlled. I have had 2 broody hens and her young chicks taken over the past 2 month's . I have a cadge trap set now but the crafty old fox aint taking the bait. I dont want to resort to the snare but if needs must I will. Its not really in a suitable place to shoot it with the rim fire or shotgun. so I will keep building the fox's confidence with free bait. Good luck with your cull. Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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