1st Fox off the year.....

mayfly36

Its been a while since ive posted, haven't really had the opportunity to get out controlling charlie. But friday past my dad, my shooting partner and myself did get the opportunity to get for a few hours, to say it was hard going would be an understatement.
I dont what it is this year, but not seeing as many as the year before, but aint worried to be totally honest because the area we shoot over does hold plenty off foxes, just 1 off those nights i suspect. Anyway, done a circle off the area and spotted the odd set off eyes, but not within range, came round to do the 2nd run about 2 hours later and right at the spot where the lamp normally comes to life, charlie presented himself about 120 yards away. now looking at him he looked to be averaged size.
My mate was the shooter this time, he was grubbing around and wasnt overly concerned about the light, the fox i mean, not the mate, oh no filter used, this is something im trying this year because last year charlie was not that bothered, and it gives you more light to play with when lining up the target. This chap was mouching as said, he started to move and i gave a squeak and straight away he presented himself sideways, no time wasteed this fella was down. Any look at the pics below, we done thid fella a favour, he was a HUGE dog fox, and a Old dog, im sure he's moved onto better times now, he was believe it or not in cracking condition, by that i mean coat, the rest he had seen better times.




have at look at his cheek, has had an injury or something nibbling at him.

2 K-9s missing, 1 top 1 bottom and several wrotten teeth missing and broken.

sincere113

Nice shooting. He could do with a new set of dentures alright. Nice fat tick on him too.

robbie mars

Well done first of many

declan1980

I never use a filter on the lamp either. Like you said your self, it gives you more light to use, and it allows you to identify your target and background better especially for the long shots. If you or your lamp man is good with a lamp you won't need any filter anyway