Dealing with a snared Fox?

edessex · Jan 27, 2015

I have had another visit from a fox, in the last week or so I've now lost 2x turkeys, several chickens and rather irritatingly one of my geese.

I do not have a shotgun. If I snare it, is it legal to crack it's head with a shovel, or slit its throat (if I can get close enough!)?

limestone cowboy · Jan 27, 2015

I believe it is illegal to even snare the b######s now. If you have some trustworthy dog men around you let them sort the job out for you.

Mellors Chatterley · Jan 27, 2015

It is legal to snare fox's, I snare a fare few over the year. Firstly make sure you follow the snare code of practice.

I will bet your bottom dollar you will catch him during the night, early morning. Do not try and dispatch him with a knife, you will end up being bitten. The best way of dispatch is a firearm, try and ask a friend who has a firearm to help. If all else fails and there are no other ways of dispatch then a good strong batten to the back of the head is recommended. Although I strongly recommend a firearm. Whatever you must check that snare often, I would say by 7AM you will do well. And then as often as possible after that. 24hrs by law but in my view is to long.

Snares used properly are very effective. Good luck

Frank-the-Wool · Jan 27, 2015

You can still catch them with a wire providing it is the new type.
Still very effective and I am sure you can kill it humanely, not sure I would try to cut its throat though!!!

Dave6170 · Jan 27, 2015

Jesus don't try cut its throat! Can't be a locking snare either, in Scotland you need to take a course, have a certificate and have a name tag on them now to use snares. Dad takes the gun round with him when he checks his.

Kevtherev · Jan 27, 2015

Bash them with a half round fencing pile works every time.

Paddington · Jan 27, 2015

A bit of four b' two does the business.

aggravated farmer · Jan 27, 2015

Snare it. Or get a foot hold trap and bop it on the head real good and hold its mouth shut while you stand on its lungs.

edessex · Jan 27, 2015

I'm in England so no Scot laws here, I know snares are legal but must have a stopper.

Any advice on making a snare?

Mellors Chatterley · Jan 27, 2015

edessex said:
I'm in England so no Scot laws here, I know snares are legal but must have a stopper.

Any advice on making a snare?

Its ok making rabbit snares but fox snares, there's so much legal jargon I really wouldn't go there. Look around for deals, there as cheap as chips to buy, just make sure there legal, as all things these days there are " Made in China" out there !!

edessex · Jan 27, 2015

My local gun shop is useless, so that means a lengthy mail order...

David. · Jan 27, 2015

aggravated farmer said:
Snare it. Or get a foot hold trap and bop it on the head real good and hold its mouth shut while you stand on its lungs.

colhonk · Jan 27, 2015

Don`t use a Police crow bar to bop it.

Dry Rot · Jan 27, 2015

Get someone in who knows what they are doing before you lose more stock. Snaring is an art.

The best bet would be to locate someone with a rifle and a spot light and persuade him to wait up just before dusk the next time a few days of bad weather are forecast. Animals don't like getting wet if they don't have to so will hunt and stock up before a storm. If you see lots of rabbits about in the day time, prepare for snow.

stevedave · Jan 27, 2015

colhonk said:
Don`t use a Police crow bar to bop it.

That will only work if it's a black fox

multi power · Jan 27, 2015

Just clout it on back of head. Keep well away from the mouth

aggravated farmer · Jan 27, 2015

David. said:

I'm being serious. If you want to trap it for pelt and not ruin it with a bullet hole.

Gone Shooting · Jan 27, 2015

Trouble with snares you may catch someones dog etc - buy or borrow a fox trap - you are bound to need it again one day.

aggravated farmer · Jan 27, 2015

Gone Shooting said:
Trouble with snares you may catch someones dog etc - buy or borrow a fox trap - you are bound to need it again one day.

a 2 inch or 2 and a half inch foot hold should do.

aggravated farmer · Jan 27, 2015

aggravated farmer said:
a 2 inch or 2 and a half inch foot hold should do.

I'm going to add on to this… Make sure to dye the trap and wax it. Also I would file the trigger down real fine, so as it trips the trap at the slightest amount of pressure. Fox are clever and learn. Use a bait or urine to lure it in. I'd recommend a dirt set. Do about 4 of them throughout the area where you think it is. Blind corners in pastures are great. along fences, mostly by the posts are another. Fox like to be concealed when they travel. They are not as bold as yotes.

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