Deer hunting trip

James Williams · Dec 4, 2014

Was watching a small doe that was to small,Then this fellow came along

jimmy

Hank ABAB · Dec 4, 2014

.............. so you shot him?
Just wondering why?

mEl · Dec 4, 2014

Probably because they are predators and will wipe out pheasant and rabbit populations, Coyotes are another, partially eaten deer carcases are common here where the coyote population goes unchecked.

James Williams · Dec 4, 2014

Around here foxes are fair game,No Quail,rabbits,ect Coyotes are part of the list also

jimmy

Mike M · Dec 4, 2014

Wonder how much the fur is worth ?

Greg1959 · Dec 4, 2014

If it was shot, then not much.

retired farmer · Dec 4, 2014

Because they eat cats. If I'd have shot him, there wouldn't be that much left.

Greg1959 · Dec 4, 2014

"Red Fox: Heavy section, good colours are in very good demand and
premium prices will be paid. All red foxes are in demand, particularly the
heavy/semi-heavy, better quality pelts that can be used by the trimming
trade. Flatter sections will also be in good demand at adjusted price
levels. The thin, light weight leather of the red fox makes it attractive as
a trim item, however, it also damages easily and once damaged it cannot
be used for trimming, consequently the heavily discounted price for
damaged pelts. All other foxes, such as grey fox, etc., should see similar
demand and prices levels, as last season."
Fox fur forecast

RayP(MI) · Dec 4, 2014

Little scrawny... Not much venison there!

Saw 3 coyotes this season - does that count?

Ultradog MN · Dec 4, 2014

[i:654c4848f0]"Because they eat cats.[/i:654c4848f0]

Sounds like a good reason to NOT shoot a fox to me.

8Nr--WI · Dec 4, 2014

Coyotes certainly count where I hunt.....fawn eaters in addition to their main prey-----mice and rabbits. Shoot every yote we can.

gunny2 · Dec 4, 2014

Add wolves to the list!

john in la · Dec 4, 2014

You would be spending the night in jail around here.
The trappers have foxes protected. You can only trap; during trapping season; with a trapping license.

Donald Lehman · Dec 4, 2014

We have the "Farmers Hunting Season" around here on varmints. That's the one that starts at 12:01 am. on Jan. 1st and ends 11:59 pm. on Dec 31st.

Don't you fellers in LA have one of those, too? (smile)

In all seriousness, that's a nice looking fox. Do you have any fur buyers in the area? It may not be quite prime yet, but it ought to be worth something.

ohiojim · Dec 5, 2014

don't know about fox but I averaged $2.50 on coon pelts, no it's not a misprint 2.50

GeneMO · Dec 6, 2014

(quoted from post at 13:06:17 12/04/14) If it was shot, then not much.

Looks like it was shot in the belly. Belly fur isn't used for much. Wont really hurt the value of fur.

Gene

GeneMO · Dec 6, 2014

(quoted from post at 04:00:33 12/05/14) don't know about fox but I averaged $2.50 on coon pelts, no it's not a misprint 2.50

And I think I got close to $35 back in the 70's to early 80's.

And that bought a lot more then.

Gene

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