Any Tips For Shooting Foxes Among Sheep?

vixdname

Hi Lads
Was asked lately by a local sheep farmer whose lost a few lambs to foxes if I'd consider spending a few hours on his land trying to nail some foxes.
I've shot foxes in the past in open fields without sheep\lambs in them but am now wondering if theres any hints or tips anyone can give me regarding shooting them in on land populated by lots of sheep?
Is there a particular time of the day\night that they attack the sheep more or is it just a case of hunkering down and waiting for charlie to appear.
Any info would be much appreciated

kay 9

vixdname wrote: »

Hi Lads
Was asked lately by a local sheep farmer whose lost a few lambs to foxes if I'd consider spending a few hours on his land trying to nail some foxes.
I've shot foxes in the past in open fields without sheep\lambs in them but am now wondering if theres any hints or tips anyone can give me regarding shooting them in on land populated by lots of sheep?
Is there a particular time of the day\night that they attack the sheep more or is it just a case of hunkering down and waiting for charlie to appear.
Any info would be much appreciated

Anytime after dusk is always good ast they can be out early enough. But it could be just one or 2 most that is doing the damage on the lad that asked ya. In relation to shootin them amongst sheep all u need to do is be sure you have a backstop and obviously no sheep or lambs in the backround. Depends on the round tho too. Basically just shoot away as normal with a little more caution towards the ewes:D

bunny shooter

vixdname wrote: »

Hi Lads
Was asked lately by a local sheep farmer whose lost a few lambs to foxes if I'd consider spending a few hours on his land trying to nail some foxes.
I've shot foxes in the past in open fields without sheep\lambs in them but am now wondering if theres any hints or tips anyone can give me regarding shooting them in on land populated by lots of sheep?
Is there a particular time of the day\night that they attack the sheep more or is it just a case of hunkering down and waiting for charlie to appear.
Any info would be much appreciated

I usually try and ambush Charles on his way to/from the field with the sheep in it. Recon and lots of it will usually reveal Charles routes to/from the field as they are generally creatures of habit.

I won't shoot in any field with livestock in it as a rule.

johngalway

Should be easy enough, you know where the fox is going to be coming to. Be where you want to be as it's getting dark and stay put until your battery is on the way out.

Don't worry about the sheep, they don't look at all like foxes

Kay9 is correct, just ensure you have a proper backstop and shoot as normal.

poulo6.5

johngalway wrote: »

Should be easy enough, you know where the fox is going to be coming to. Be where you want to be as it's getting dark and stay put until your battery is on the way out.

Don't worry about the sheep, they don't look at all like foxes

Kay9 is correct, just ensure you have a proper backstop and shoot as normal.

Just as john said. i shoot among sheep here regularly for a local farmer and there is never a problem,
just remember golden rule number 1 dont shoot unless you can see your target clearly and can identify it clearly.
have fun and be careful;)

clivej

And if you do hit a sheep BY MISTAKE you'll have the roast for the Sunday lunch

meathstevie

+1 John. Sheep don't tend to get too flustered when you shoot foxes in the field they're in. Clear it with the farmer and that should be you sorted.

Tackleberrywho

vixdname wrote: »

Hi Lads
Was asked lately by a local sheep farmer whose lost a few lambs to foxes if I'd consider spending a few hours on his land trying to nail some foxes.
I've shot foxes in the past in open fields without sheep\lambs in them but am now wondering if theres any hints or tips anyone can give me regarding shooting them in on land populated by lots of sheep?
Is there a particular time of the day\night that they attack the sheep more or is it just a case of hunkering down and waiting for charlie to appear.
Any info would be much appreciated

If you use a moderator sheep won't be a bit interested in you. Or will not run into drains etc.
I shoot on my own land reg. just remember to not become complacem=nt on where all the sheep are and don't let them walk in front of the barrel. Shoot from a height onto low if at all possible that way it simplifies things.

Dvs

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

Shoot from a height onto low if at all possible that way it simplifies things.

This is good advice,
survey the ground first and find an elevated shooting position,
that gives maximum coverage of known fox trails and the general area.

If the farmer has a dead lamb you could leave it in the best target area at a known range, the elevated shooting position will mean that any shoot through on a fox, will have the least travel before impacting with safe backstop.

Camo yourself, dont forget your face and hands, stay still and wait.

As others have said if a shot is not safe don't take it,
if you have picked the best shooting position this should not happen.
a single squeak can usually make a fox move enough to present a safe shot,
if it does not, do not make the fox aware of you,
you can always get it next time.


Dvs.

Cran

I am a sheep farmer and for the last couple of years having huge problems with foxes, not an issue for nearly 20 years as they don't attack lambs as a norm not sure whats happened recently. shooting them is all good and well but I'm off to get a terrier if I can find one:D
As for in the field sheep wouldn't mind gun fire to much, unless directed at them!

elius

Cran wrote: »

I am a sheep farmer and for the last couple of years having huge problems with foxes, not an issue for nearly 20 years as they don't attack lambs as a norm not sure whats happened recently. shooting them is all good and well but I'm off to get a terrier if I can find one:D
As for in the field sheep wouldn't mind gun fire to much, unless directed at them!

Before anyone else gets in:D:D. Im in meath happy to help out if your ever stuck have insurance pm me :D:

Cran

get in line:) hunt myself so top of the list followed by couple of friends.. funny have had so many requests this year for permission for shooting and lurchers after years of seeing very few out and about, people have more time i guess

elius

Cran wrote: »

get in line:) hunt myself so top of the list followed by couple of friends.. funny have had so many requests this year for permission for shooting and lurchers after years of seeing very few out and about, people have more time i guess

Never have i had so much time;);) have a good bit of land to shoot but one always loves more:D:D

masterblaster2

Hello there,we specialise in shooting foxes for sheep farmers.What we usually do is shake a bucket of nuts over by the corner of the ditch.The ewes will stay in the corner and the fox will stay in middle of field leaving a clear shot.

kay 9

masterblaster2 wrote: »

Hello there,we specialise in shooting foxes for sheep farmers.What we usually do is shake a bucket of nuts over by the corner of the ditch.The ewes will stay in the corner and the fox will stay in middle of field leaving a clear shot.

Them foxes around you must be fairly tame:eek: "you shake a bucket of nuts" and the fox stays in the middle of field for the shot

foxshooter243

kay 9 wrote: »

Them foxes around you must be fairly tame:eek: "you shake a bucket of nuts" and the fox stays in the middle of field for the shot

The secret is to shake the bucket quietley:D

Jonty

OP just by any chance do you have some form of insurance?

noodle650

bunny shooter wrote: »

I usually try and ambush Charles on his way to/from the field with the sheep in it. Recon and lots of it will usually reveal Charles routes to/from the field as they are generally creatures of habit.

I won't shoot in any field with livestock in it as a rule.

Thats your best bet.

Id go with Bunny shooter