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Post by thereth on Dec 11, 2014 18:38:09 GMT 10
Hey everyone,
So last night I went on my first 'hunt' for foxes at a friends property. I had the missus with me and I was spotlighting (she is a far better shot).
We spent most of the night going through the bush and didnt hear or see a damn thing, now I know there a lot of foxes in this area and have seen several myself just sitting on their back porch, but for some reason we couldnt find anything.
Can anyone give some pointers to tracking foxes or is it just a case of having a bad night? When I have gone out with other people they seem to be more or less jumping out in front of us.
Thanks guys Reth
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Post by Nighthawk on Dec 11, 2014 19:39:59 GMT 10
Avoid bright moonlight. Look for natural cover for them and then set up where you can watch it. Get a good fox whistle. Get a good torch and look for yellow eyes.
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Post by Fractus on Dec 11, 2014 20:39:47 GMT 10
I would like the answers to all those question too. What is known to be a good fox whistle?
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Post by Joey on Dec 11, 2014 22:10:13 GMT 10
A metal paint colour sample card from hardware store lol. there is a good tutorial on YouTube about how to make a good Fox whistle out of the metal colour sample cards
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Post by Nighthawk on Dec 11, 2014 22:42:51 GMT 10
They're a prick to use though. My hunting buddy got one off ebay that was made from an old shotgun shell. Lost count of how many foxes we've called in with that thing.
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Post by Frank on Dec 16, 2014 19:40:00 GMT 10
We usually stick to dark nights and head out around areas with livestock. Don't have to be in paddocks full of sheep, but get can find them in surrounding areas on their way to or from an easy feed. Also try near creeks or waterways.
When spotlighting them we either stop, turn off the vehicle and take the shot or whistle them in closer with a simple button whistle
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