#1569448 - 10/31/09 09:47 PM
fox, fox, and only fox
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this is made to be just like the coons version of this post. that is a great post from which i learned alot from. so hopefully i will be able to learn alot more and hopefully it will help out us beginners. who knows even you experienced fox guys might learn something new. so post pictures of sets, how theyre made, all that kind of stuff. and another thing id like to see out of this post is more about location. thanks
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#1569816 - 11/01/09 08:17 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: auker994]
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Loc: Lancaster,PA age-16
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I will be watching this one. I have been trying to catch a fox all last season and this season, and still havnt caught one.
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#1569825 - 11/01/09 08:28 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: komodo_28]
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Registered: 01/15/08
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Loc: Central Pa. 49
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What species of fax are you targeting. For Reds, you need to look for sign in basically the same places you would look for coyotes. Crop edges, Points, field roads, outside corners of fields. intersections on roads, etc.
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#1569849 - 11/01/09 08:54 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: bic]
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Registered: 12/26/06
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Loc: New Marshfield, Ohio
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Look for prominent objects that fox will key in on as scent markers. I like to drag logs or large rocks on crop edges to make post sets on. Lots of eye appeal works to get them to investigate the object and your lures draw them in closer. I also like farm lane intersections as bic mentioned. Fox and coyote use the path of least resistance and will travel these lanes. Use the wind to your advantage.
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#1569871 - 11/01/09 09:14 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: wormbobskey]
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Registered: 01/17/09
Posts: 583
Loc: Ohio
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Gray fox location would be in brushy, covered areas, they dont like the open fields as much as a red would, they are also the only canine that can climb trees
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#1569978 - 11/01/09 10:57 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: cme4293]
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Loc: Kentucky....14y/o
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yep, reds loves the fields!!
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#1570011 - 11/01/09 11:14 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: K9.Trapper]
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Registered: 11/19/08
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Loc: central PA 15 years young
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bic im targeting both, just trying to learn some more. thanks
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#1570321 - 11/01/09 03:10 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: auker994]
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Registered: 03/17/09
Posts: 131
Loc: ARKANSAS
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Gray is the easest one to catch for me make a dirt hole and guide heavy if you are on sign he will be there and once you catch one reset to catch the mate.
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#1570810 - 11/01/09 07:03 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: LT.PETE]
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Registered: 08/13/09
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Loc: michigan
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i havent trapped them but found 4 dens this summer along old rail road grades (with out rails) i think they like hunting on them
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#1570820 - 11/01/09 07:04 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: noobtrapper]
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Registered: 02/01/09
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Loc: Kentucky....14y/o
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they wont be there more than likely, they only use den to give birth..
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#1572168 - 11/02/09 01:05 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: K9.Trapper]
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#1572521 - 11/02/09 04:44 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: K9.Trapper]
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Registered: 01/20/07
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Loc: Northumberland County, PA
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they wont be there more than likely, they only use den to give birth.. Then where do they sleep the other 364 days of the year?
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#1572582 - 11/02/09 05:17 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: LineMtnCooner]
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Registered: 08/13/09
Posts: 993
Loc: michigan
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k9 i found 4 this summer but last winter i wasnt into trapping i found 1 fox den and a hill behind my uncles pasture with 3 big coyote holes with dead rabbit and deer alover it there were also coyote track alover it im going to trap ip maby this weekend
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#1572805 - 11/02/09 06:20 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: LineMtnCooner]
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Registered: 02/01/09
Posts: 3005
Loc: Kentucky....14y/o
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they wont be there more than likely, they only use den to give birth.. Then where do they sleep the other 364 days of the year? do deer sleep in dens? where do they sleep? like coyotes, the fox will take cover in small thickets..etc.
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#1572885 - 11/02/09 06:39 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: LineMtnCooner]
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Registered: 12/09/07
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Loc: Pa
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They are in them longer than a couple days.
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#1573256 - 11/02/09 08:40 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: trapperspaz]
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Registered: 01/17/09
Posts: 583
Loc: Ohio
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nice pics, love the trail cam of him eating the trap lol
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#1573903 - 11/03/09 09:06 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: cme4293]
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#1576396 - 11/04/09 01:41 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: ray12]
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Registered: 07/15/09
Posts: 459
Loc: Shawano, WI
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Will a MB 550 hold a fox effectivly.
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#1576603 - 11/04/09 03:51 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: ray12]
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Registered: 01/17/09
Posts: 583
Loc: Ohio
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agreed, thats what i prefer for canines
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#1577088 - 11/04/09 07:14 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: cme4293]
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Registered: 01/14/07
Posts: 3196
Loc: south east pa
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i use a ton of duke 1.5s love em. no yotes here though i run all DHs with some hay set slate season KISS. http://www.trapperman.com/forum/ubbthrea...tml#Post1561497
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#1577202 - 11/04/09 08:03 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: lennitrapper]
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Registered: 11/19/08
Posts: 889
Loc: central PA 15 years young
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lenni, do you baseplate the 1.5s or bubble weld the jaws. i was planning on getting some for fox but there is the occasional yote around too.
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#1577206 - 11/04/09 08:04 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: K9.Trapper]
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Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 591
Loc: southern ontario canada
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they wont be there more than likely, they only use den to give birth.. do you really belive that ? if so i think you may need to look into it a litle further
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#1577965 - 11/05/09 08:23 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: coonwild]
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Registered: 01/14/07
Posts: 3196
Loc: south east pa
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no i bend the tips up. that also brings the jaws tighter together and takes some of the slop out of them outta the box
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#1579642 - 11/06/09 05:13 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: fur_minator]
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Registered: 10/16/07
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If using the Duke 1.5's for K9's I HIGHLY suggest changing the J-hooks to 6 gauge J hooks unless they've changed them in the last 2 or 3 years. I also put machine chain on mine with MB crunch proofs instead of their cheap swivels.
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#1580342 - 11/06/09 03:14 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: BlueRidgeTrapper]
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Registered: 10/18/09
Posts: 56
Loc: New Hampshire
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Here is a trailcam picture of a Red Fox working my first test set. He was well 'guided' and stepped where I hoped he would. Used Cavens Bobcat Chunk Bait in the 45 degree hole and Graham's Deception Lure on a small branch three feet above the set. 
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#1581172 - 11/06/09 10:03 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: BlueRidgeTrapper]
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Registered: 01/14/07
Posts: 3196
Loc: south east pa
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If using the Duke 1.5's for K9's I HIGHLY suggest changing the J-hooks to 6 gauge J hooks unless they've changed them in the last 2 or 3 years. I also put machine chain on mine with MB crunch proofs instead of their cheap swivels. i didnt change the chain just shortened it but did change out all j hooks and swivles. 
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#1581232 - 11/06/09 10:46 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: coonwild]
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Registered: 02/01/09
Posts: 3005
Loc: Kentucky....14y/o
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they wont be there more than likely, they only use den to give birth.. do you really belive that ? if so i think you may need to look into it a litle further yes, i HIGHLY believe it, in fact, i know it!other than birth, the only time they will use it is very bad/extreme weather conditions. or you can call our DNR office if ya wanna say somethin to that, cause i get my information from them, and they wouldnt be given false info.
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#1581785 - 11/07/09 12:18 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: fur_minator]
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Registered: 07/15/09
Posts: 459
Loc: Shawano, WI
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We a had a fox approach our set and missed the pan. He was there for a while. My question is should we put a diffrent bait in the hole or just leave it alone.
Thanks
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#1582068 - 11/07/09 04:00 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: K9.Trapper]
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Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 591
Loc: southern ontario canada
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they wont be there more than likely, they only use den to give birth.. do you really belive that ? if so i think you may need to look into it a litle further yes, i HIGHLY believe it, in fact, i know it!other than birth, the only time they will use it is very bad/extreme weather conditions. or you can call our DNR office if ya wanna say somethin to that, cause i get my information from them, and they wouldnt be given false info. lol i guess you have it all figured out wish i had it all figured out when i was 14 lol
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#1582531 - 11/07/09 07:39 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: coonwild]
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Registered: 10/23/09
Posts: 33
Loc: Iowa
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How high off the ground do you keep the bottom of your snare foer fox?
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#1582794 - 11/07/09 10:14 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: dspree]
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Registered: 02/01/09
Posts: 3005
Loc: Kentucky....14y/o
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4 inches it what have heard, with a 8 inch loop
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#1582807 - 11/07/09 10:19 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: CoonBuster]
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Registered: 01/17/09
Posts: 583
Loc: Ohio
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We a had a fox approach our set and missed the pan. He was there for a while. My question is should we put a diffrent bait in the hole or just leave it alone.
Thanks i would leave that bait alone and put a different style dirthole with different bait or a scent post nearby
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#1583133 - 11/08/09 07:37 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: cme4293]
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Registered: 07/15/09
Posts: 459
Loc: Shawano, WI
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Alright thanks.
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#1584311 - 11/08/09 07:01 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: CoonBuster]
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Registered: 04/09/07
Posts: 14631
Loc: Central Ohio
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Caught one or two once........ 
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#1584368 - 11/08/09 07:15 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: LT GREY]
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Registered: 08/13/09
Posts: 993
Loc: michigan
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ok might be luck or i could be right but i put a set not far from this so called unused hole and next day had a decent sized red . guys i aint here to argue "ill stop trapping if im rong on this part" 3 days after cristmas i went to these holes all five had deer and rabbit hair on them 2 littered with fox prints 3 littered with coyote complain all you want tell me im rong i know what i saw and im not argueing
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#1584438 - 11/08/09 07:34 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: noobtrapper]
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Registered: 02/01/09
Posts: 3005
Loc: Kentucky....14y/o
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lol...you know, coons use den holes, but im not so sure about deer...lmao. that would be a first!
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#1586040 - 11/09/09 05:52 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: K9.Trapper]
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Registered: 07/15/09
Posts: 459
Loc: Shawano, WI
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About the dens I have been keeping a close eye on a den I found this summer that the fox were using a lot, and when trapping season rolled around and they were still using it. Set a trap there and a few days later had a nice red fox waiting for us.
Edited by CoonBuster (11/09/09 05:52 PM)
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#1592403 - 11/12/09 08:51 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: CoonBuster]
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Registered: 11/05/08
Posts: 89
Loc: Salina, KS
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Anyone have information on good cage trapping techniques for red fox? Will a standard 12x12x32 raccoon trap catch one? The only fox I've seen around here are in the city limits which limits me to cage trapping. A buddy of mine went out back of his house the other night and found two fox had knocked over his garbage can and going at some spoiled ribs he had thrown out. Usually has that problem with coons, but apparently fox like nasty ribs. I'm hoping to catch one of them this year and would love suggestions on trap placement, bait, lure etc..
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#1592767 - 11/13/09 05:11 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: Prairie Wanderer]
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Registered: 10/31/07
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Loc: havelock, NC
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Cameron2 does a lot of cage trapping for Grey's. Hit him up, he might give you some general guidance.
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#1594580 - 11/14/09 12:28 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: CoonBuster]
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Registered: 10/24/09
Posts: 51
Loc: Elderton, PA
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Well fella's, I'm finally getting the hang of this fox trapping, I think. Had a few sets they walked around on, and dug my dirthole open a little more for me, so I tightened up my guides a little and picked up my first gray of the year the other day. Had his girlfriend's toenail in the other set there, 1/2inch from getting a double! Then this morning, nailed a red in a dirthole that caught a housecat 2 days prior, and get this... Before I got there, that ol red got himself up in a well-tender's truck-bed and rode away!! (and I'm pretty sure he ain't a-comin' back!) How's that for Friday the 13th.
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#1596378 - 11/15/09 07:10 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: trapperspaz]
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Registered: 07/15/09
Posts: 459
Loc: Shawano, WI
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How much dirt should be on top of the trap when using 550s for fox?
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#1597382 - 11/15/09 07:48 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: fur_minator]
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Registered: 07/15/09
Posts: 459
Loc: Shawano, WI
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Alright thanks for the info.
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#1613353 - 11/24/09 12:13 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: CoonBuster]
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Registered: 04/09/07
Posts: 14631
Loc: Central Ohio
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Do you have many greys in Wisconsin?
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#1613501 - 11/24/09 01:08 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: LT GREY]
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Registered: 07/15/09
Posts: 459
Loc: Shawano, WI
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Not to many that I know of I might be wrong though.
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#1614394 - 11/24/09 07:54 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: CoonBuster]
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Registered: 11/19/08
Posts: 889
Loc: central PA 15 years young
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glad to see that this post helped someone. i know iot also helped me with one of the pics of a dirthole. i tried it and caught a red on it so im definately happy!
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#1614558 - 11/24/09 08:46 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: auker994]
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Posts: 576
Loc: Lancaster,PA age-16
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Edited by komodo_28 (11/24/09 08:46 PM)
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#1614582 - 11/24/09 08:56 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: komodo_28]
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Registered: 01/15/07
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I hope to add some fox pics soon.......
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#1615359 - 11/25/09 10:24 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: CoonBuster]
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Registered: 04/09/07
Posts: 14631
Loc: Central Ohio
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On a remake,( with bacon grease ) is it not the fox odor left behind, at the set (remake) that is also attractive?
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#1615665 - 11/25/09 12:22 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: LT GREY]
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Registered: 02/14/09
Posts: 576
Loc: Lancaster,PA age-16
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Yes the fox odor left behind helps attract them also.
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#1616113 - 11/25/09 04:31 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: komodo_28]
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Registered: 11/18/08
Posts: 779
Loc: upstate New York... almost 16
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im hopeing to catch a fox but it seems like theres none around... but there are some yotes.. caught two.. they are clogging up my fox sets
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#1616142 - 11/25/09 04:43 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: CoonBuster]
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Registered: 11/18/08
Posts: 779
Loc: upstate New York... almost 16
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yes Mb 550 is one of the best
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#1617950 - 11/26/09 03:39 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: bluetickkid33]
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Registered: 11/19/08
Posts: 889
Loc: central PA 15 years young
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good job komodo looks like your really raking em up. wish we had as many fox around here as you fellas do down there.
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#1622650 - 11/29/09 08:05 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: K9.Trapper]
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Registered: 06/14/09
Posts: 246
Loc: wood county, west virginia
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Nice fox pictures. Haven't been able to catch any at my place.
Deer don't use dens, they make beds in fields and in woods. If you see a place were the grass or leaves are padded down it's a deer bed.
Edited by wv_trapper (11/29/09 08:13 AM)
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#1692939 - 12/29/09 09:07 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: fur_minator]
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Registered: 11/19/08
Posts: 889
Loc: central PA 15 years young
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fur minator, i was having the same problem, so i thought. trap flipped out of the bed two nigths in a row, so i said well ive had enough of this,and bedded another trap just like you said, went back the next morning with high hopes of catching my first red fox(or better) of the year only to be disappointed. a skunk, caught by both feet. buddy had another skunk about 20 yards away. ha
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#1692968 - 12/29/09 09:16 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: auker994]
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trapper
Registered: 01/15/07
Posts: 2458
Loc: Louisiana 14 y/o
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I could take a few set pics and put them on here if anyone is interested in lookin at them.
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#1694364 - 12/30/09 01:52 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: garett]
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trapper
Registered: 11/19/08
Posts: 889
Loc: central PA 15 years young
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you bet were interested!!thats what this thread is about!
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#1694470 - 12/30/09 02:53 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: auker994]
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Registered: 12/26/09
Posts: 4
Loc: Mich
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Hey guys new to the forum just had a question I was on my way to a beaver set, and looked out into a feild noticed a large hole. It was easy to spot because of all the snow. pulled-over to check with glasses and notice where the animal was crossing the road. It is using a culvert! The snow is about 1'.5" it looks like fox any sugesstions? I am new to trapping but love it!
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#1695252 - 12/30/09 07:43 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: auker994]
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trapper
Registered: 01/15/07
Posts: 2458
Loc: Louisiana 14 y/o
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you bet were interested!!thats what this thread is about! Ok I will.
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#1696730 - 12/31/09 12:48 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: garett]
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Registered: 07/15/09
Posts: 459
Loc: Shawano, WI
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Can some one please post pics on how to make a hay set in the snow.
Thanks
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#1696776 - 12/31/09 01:21 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: CoonBuster]
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Registered: 01/15/07
Posts: 2458
Loc: Louisiana 14 y/o
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Here are a couple set pics Here is a set I had for red fox.  I missed a grey here so I modified it for greys.  Here is a flat set I made 
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#1697723 - 12/31/09 07:07 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: garett]
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trapper
Registered: 12/19/09
Posts: 19
Loc: NW, Arkansas
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Ok, Im new to trapping and have never caught a fox but I do know there are several greys in the area and have been doin well catching coons and my first mink. I know that you guys know what your doing and can tell me how to catch them; I made my first dirt hole set and put a couple birds in the hole and spayed some red fox pee and came back and my birds were gone but it did not throw my trap, I don't know what i did wrong how far do I need to put the pan from the hole? Also if you know any other good tricks to catch I would love to try it out. I've heard if you put your trap in a path and put sticks a stick on each side of the trap in the middle of the path that works but I dont know.
Edited by duke1_1/2 (12/31/09 07:08 PM)
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#1697745 - 12/31/09 07:13 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: duke1_1/2]
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Registered: 01/15/08
Posts: 6395
Loc: Central Pa. 49
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If you had a fox come to you dirthole and steal your bait, you got the hard part figured out! Try digging the dirt hole as deep as possible. Put your bait at the bottom of the hole so the fox has to dig to get down to the bait. Hopefully this extra time and effort he has to use will keep him there long enough to step on the pan. Good Luck
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#1697758 - 12/31/09 07:17 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: bic]
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trapper
Registered: 01/15/07
Posts: 2458
Loc: Louisiana 14 y/o
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My top producing fox lures are violator 7, Purrrfect,and k9 select.
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#1699477 - 01/01/10 05:32 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: LT GREY]
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trapper
Registered: 12/24/06
Posts: 14438
Loc: Northern Maine.
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Nice fox pictures.Nice double in that one picture.
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#1699728 - 01/01/10 06:50 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: nccoyote]
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trapper
Registered: 12/30/09
Posts: 296
Loc: IL, Springfield
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niice i cant wait to see that out on my line!
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#1700056 - 01/01/10 08:23 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: auker994]
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trapper
Registered: 12/30/09
Posts: 296
Loc: IL, Springfield
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#1700072 - 01/01/10 08:28 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: 217trapper]
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trapper
Registered: 12/15/09
Posts: 237
Loc: iowa
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the sets look fine as long as there in a good location.
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#1700085 - 01/01/10 08:30 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: ScreamingCoyote]
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trapper
Registered: 12/30/09
Posts: 296
Loc: IL, Springfield
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there are fox tracks all over the area some sets are right there where ive seen them before but they seem not to go the same exact route each passing, but im not giving up! its all part of trapping
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#1701195 - 01/02/10 12:02 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: nccoyote]
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trapper
Registered: 07/15/09
Posts: 459
Loc: Shawano, WI
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Thats a good looking red.
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#1702199 - 01/02/10 07:15 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: CoonBuster]
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trapper
Registered: 12/19/09
Posts: 19
Loc: NW, Arkansas
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What's the best bait to put in dirt holes for greys? Also should I use a lure? If so what kind I would love to catch my first one this year.
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#1712279 - 01/06/10 10:07 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: duke1_1/2]
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trapper
Registered: 12/24/06
Posts: 14438
Loc: Northern Maine.
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Great fox catch pictures.
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#1714359 - 01/06/10 08:48 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: Trapper RD]
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trapper
Registered: 11/19/08
Posts: 889
Loc: central PA 15 years young
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nice trapper Rd. beautiful catch of fox you got there. hopefully someday ill be able to do that. do you any different type of lures up there as it looks like the greys outnumber the reds?
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#1715401 - 01/07/10 09:20 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: auker994]
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trapper
Registered: 02/27/07
Posts: 1532
Loc: Allegany County, NY.
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I use 4 different lures and 2 baits...I never use both at the same set... Fox Hollow pee at every set Bait: Blackie's blend MY-T-MOUSE/ O'Gorman's powder river paste bait
Lure: Dobbin's perrfect Knob Mountain red gland Knob Mountain yote gland Cavens violator 7 Can't remember what caught these 5!!!!
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#1715417 - 01/07/10 09:25 AM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: auker994]
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trapper
Registered: 02/27/07
Posts: 1532
Loc: Allegany County, NY.
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nice trapper Rd. beautiful catch of fox you got there. hopefully someday ill be able to do that. do you any different type of lures up there as it looks like the greys outnumber the reds? Just the luck of the draw that day,few days later got 5 red's ....same sets and smells...
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#1720271 - 01/08/10 10:25 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: Trapper RD]
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trapper
Registered: 10/06/08
Posts: 76
Loc: Arcade, NY and Cobleskill, NY
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I use 4 different lures and 2 baits...I never use both at the same set... Fox Hollow pee at every set Bait: Blackie's blend MY-T-MOUSE/ O'Gorman's powder river paste bait
Lure: Dobbin's perrfect Knob Mountain red gland Knob Mountain yote gland Cavens violator 7 Can't remember what caught these 5!!!! Knob Mountain red gland has been catching them for me
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#1730249 - 01/12/10 06:07 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: braswell 38]
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trapper
Registered: 12/24/06
Posts: 14438
Loc: Northern Maine.
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All great fox pictures.Very nice.
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#1742988 - 01/17/10 02:37 PM
Re: fox, fox, and only fox
[Re: LT GREY]
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trapper
Registered: 02/09/09
Posts: 369
Loc: Idaho
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Not rubbed he just has alot of grey in him. He's actually a pretty good little guy. Alot more black on this one.
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