poisioning foxes

[JackE]

Quote:
I saw our fox a couple of days ago coming across the yard toward the coop just after I woke up. I don't know if it's old age or what, But I was kinda bleary eyed and missed him. Oh, and I blasted abunch of rounds after him as he ran. Just could not focus on the sights properly. I understand your frustration. One of these days his luck WILL run out.
Jack

 

[Dragonteeth]

Do not poison. When that fox, (or whatever) dies after being poisoned, it will be consumed some other animal that will die. Good birds and other criiters you want around. I seriously thought of poisoning Coyotes here because they do a number on our fresh dropped fawns and wild turkeys. But I will not for the reasons stated in this post. Best way is a trap, and then let them meet the business end of a Mossberg or equivilant. Just my opinion, but I understand the frustration of loosing your birds to them.

Not true about animals who consume a poisoned fox carcass. When antifreeze is consumed the body metabolizes it into crystals and kills the animal. If and when that carcass is consumed it won't harm the animal