I found this patch of fur by one entrance, any thoughts to species?

My Father-in-law farmed fox back in the 30's, and I remember him telling me that any time the females were alarmed soon after the kits were born, they would kill the kits. Just an eagle landing on the corner of the cage was usually enough to trigger that reaction. They had to be careful at feeding during this time and not allow anyone new to approach the pens, as it didn't take much out of the ordinary to cause them to kill the kits. That tuff of fur in the picture looks a lot like muskrat fur, but I wonder if it may be kit fox fur instead?

Looks like rat fur-smell it.

its rat for sure, it was still damp, and den is close to swamp.. Farm fox might be finnicky but this isn't the first year I've met this fox. She'll be ok

My friend Chuck Ratliff parted with a few more of his carvings. It's hard to get them from him as they're snapped up quick, and compete with tourist dollars. Luckily he went to school with my father-in-law. He's a retired forester and tons of good stories

I have an interesting month coming up. I'm heading to Iceland this weekend, just to check it out. Only a six hour direct flight from here.

But when I get back I'm heading up to the NWT to reconnect with an old friend I haven't seen since 1987. We're jet boating out of Ft. Simpson and are doing parts of the McKenzie River and then down the Liard and up the Nahanni River. I found this picture of a hunting camp I shared with Floyd and his brother Steve. Plus my buddy Gary who I still hunt with and is coming on this trip also. Yahoo!

Don't forget to look for the gold in the headless valley.

Great pictures and storys thanks for sharing.

Kind of interesting Boco that two incidents ended up with decapitated bodies over 10 years apart. We won't be going that far up river though

That's using your head.

Still enjoying all your postings and pictures.

Can say that again Ron !

I definitely am not in Kansas Toto. Landed in Iceland at 1:00 am our time after 6 hour flight. Toughed it out and trying to get acclimatized to local time. Ate some whale tonight and it was very good. Excellent seafood here.

Bushman Those antler carvings are simply Fantastic. Your friend must have the patients of a saint to do such meticulous work. Thanks for sharing. :oNICK

So this Iceland is a cool place. Whale burger on the menu plus smoked puffin, how much better can it get. Amazing landscapes and changing country every half hour it seems. On moment it seems like you are on the moon and the next you are beside a running mountain stream. Cool and overcast quite a bit but not much rain so far. Hope to get some quadding in and perhaps fishing before we leave.

I see they are flying out of Anchorage, 7 hours to Iceland.

Looks like an awesome place better try some of those whale burgers and smoked puffin that sounds good !