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[schellie69]

The first fox's looked like maybe a female that was nursing, do you ever try and find the pups or kits if so what happens to them? Just wondering trying to figure this all out for when I get my farm. I want to know as much about the wild life as I can. Thanks for any help.

 

[Nambroth]

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If he isn't trying to force his way in, just checking to see if I screwed up, then I'm inclined to leave him be. I'd rather have a fox than a coyote. But if he becomes a problem I'll take your advice!

The area redtail is actually a bird I helped to rehab last year. I love having wildlife where I live! Keeping my birds safe is my responsibility. Trying to eat them is a part of the natural order. I respect that.


I respect what you do. Some family friends I grew up with do the same thing in their area. I'd just like to try and live in harmony for a while, if I can.

Much respect to you both.

 

[Josh45640]

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I do attempt to find the den if it is a nursing female. If I find the pups and they arent old enough to make it on their own, I contact the DOW and let them handle it. Keep in mind that if I am trapping this time of year it is for a case by case basis and the goal is to remove a specific animal or group of animals that are causing damage to livestock,crops or property. If i can do that and release the animals unharmed without breaking any laws (certain animals can not be relocated due to the chance of disease by law) or not completeing my services, I will.

 

[Hoss1975]

Man that's a big beaver!I also trap but just during the season,the biggest beaver i've caught was 81lbs,but i know i have seen bigger.The uneducated people you speak of i have delt with many times

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[Bizzybirdy]

What caliber/type gun did you use to kill the foxes? I am having an awful time with them this year. One killed both my adult male ducks at 9:30 in the morning!

I only have a 22, was wondering if that would do the job. I don't have place to get a close shot...and cannot afford a big trap at $160 at TSC. Called Fish and Wildlife here in Tn. and they would do nothing to help. I don't have alot of money to pay a pro trapper.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[PaulaJoAnne]

.22 is fine for fox. Inside their hair they're often about the size of a cat. Aim for dead center of the rib cage and you should be fine, and if you're within 100 yards there isn't much drop. Depending on round, 2-3 inches at 100 yards.

 

[Josh45640]

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.22 is fine, just keep it within 100 yards like was said above. If you can afford to wait until season comes in the fall, there will be plenty of trappers in your area that would be happy to do the job for free. I would still contact someone in your state trapper association. You never know, you might find someone who can help you out in your budget. I know I have done several jobs in trade for eggs or birds before. If you own land, most will do it in exchange for permission to come back and trap or hunt during the fur season.

BTW.. those traps from TSC are junk. Dont waste your money. There are a lot cheaper traps out there that work a lot better. You just have to learn how to use them.

 

[jenniferf82]

I'm actually kind of jealous of your wildlife..

Around here, my predator list is short, usually just neighbors dogs.. I'd probably be so excited to see a fox in my yard that I don't think I'd care if it got the occasional chicken.
We have had to kill off the occasional raccoon. I hate doing it, but once they start trying to get into the barn then there's not too much choice. We put everything away before dusk, so don't really end up with much in the way of predation other then neighborhood dogs. We have a bunch of raccoons that live on the front 2 acres, but our dogs pretty much keep them up there and away from the chickens, so they get to live.

 

[guineahen14]

Good for you, keep the poultry safe, wish you lived around here.

 

[dewey]

Wow, at first I thought the beaver was a small bear! Thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, lol. The beavers here are usually 30-60 pounds but I've never seen one over 40-45 pounds. An 80 pound rodent is incredible.