FOXES

jemche · 02-09-2009, 08:47 PM

my dad's buddy said it is awesome. set up an electronic call and foxes come running in. so my dad went to gander mountain and bought one.

now here is my question. i know a lot of people shoot them. i have no problem with that but i am wondering what people do with the meat and fur?

RWW · 02-09-2009, 10:56 PM

Trappers sell the fur and trash the meat normally. In MD you need a furbearers license. The fur really doesn't bring much anymore. I have an uncle that still traps them and I think he got 7 bucks per. Years ago he got 75 bucks per.

Good luck

SAXIS ISLANDER · 02-10-2009, 12:46 AM

As your number of foxes goes down, your number of rabbits, quail and other fun stuff will go up. Manage those predators on your property and it can lead to othe opportunities.

TunaTeaser1 · 02-10-2009, 02:34 AM

My buddy's new neighbors purchased some land(several hundred acres), fenced it in, and stocks it with foxes to help train young hunting dogs. Recently he's been setting traps and catching them live to sell to these guys. He's getting the foxes off his land, making some money, and helping train dogs all at the same time

DoveHunt · 02-10-2009, 03:42 PM

Jake

It is loads of fun. Dale in our office goes a good bit. He has a buddy who he gives the foxes to for the fur, the market had actually rebounded last year with strong economy in russia, but now like everything else it is in the tank. When i was in high school i trapped and believe it or not we got around $75 a peice. better than flipping burgers.

Keep in mind season just ended in wor, wic, and som. counties. Dorchester is open year round.

Nothing like swinging the light and have one chewing on the speaker at 10 steps. Needless to say not much market for that fur after the 12 gauge ripped it a new one.

WAHOONBOX · 02-10-2009, 05:06 PM

THERE ARE PLENTY OF EM IN A ONE MILE STRETCH DOWN FROM THE CRIB.

WHAT I WOULD RECOMMEND IS TO SAVE THE MONEY ON THE ELECTRONIC CALLERS AND JUST GO RIDING DOWN MY HIWAY AT NIGHT A FEW TIMES AROUND MIDNIGHT .....I PROMISE YOU A SHOT AT WHEELING ONE OR TWO....

Bird Dog · 02-10-2009, 05:18 PM

They also sell cassette tapes if you have an old boom box, or at least they used to.

jemche · 02-10-2009, 08:33 PM

what kind of weapons do you all use?

not really intending to sell the fur.

is a 243 overkill?

austin ensor · 02-10-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jemche

what kind of weapons do you all use?

not really intending to sell the fur.

is a 243 overkill?

well put it this way, dont use a 7mm rem. mag!!!! its not pretty!!!!

Bird Dog · 02-10-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jemche

what kind of weapons do you all use?

not really intending to sell the fur.

is a 243 overkill?

.17 centerfire

22-250

22 magnum

even a shotgun, it depends on the situation

02-09-2009, 08:47 PM	#1
jemche Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ocean City, MD Posts: 484 Credits: 6,985.2 Boat: 18' 6" VIP baystealth "Karaha" 26' 6" Glacier Bay "POLECAT". Best Catch: 76 in BFT Occupation: Mate on Skip's Bait and Tackle	FOXES my dad's buddy said it is awesome. set up an electronic call and foxes come running in. so my dad went to gander mountain and bought one. now here is my question. i know a lot of people shoot them. i have no problem with that but i am wondering what people do with the meat and fur?

02-10-2009, 12:46 AM	#3
SAXIS ISLANDER Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: May 2007 Location: Eastern Shore Posts: 561 Credits: 8,819.6 Best Catch: Swelling Toad Occupation: Toilet Paper Salesman	Foxes... As your number of foxes goes down, your number of rabbits, quail and other fun stuff will go up. Manage those predators on your property and it can lead to othe opportunities.

02-10-2009, 05:06 PM	#6
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02-09-2009, 10:56 PM	#2
RWW Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 273 Credits: 2,106.6 Boat: 25' Trophy Home Port: OCMD Best Catch: 72lb BFT	Trappers sell the fur and trash the meat normally. In MD you need a furbearers license. The fur really doesn't bring much anymore. I have an uncle that still traps them and I think he got 7 bucks per. Years ago he got 75 bucks per. Good luck

02-10-2009, 02:34 AM	#4
TunaTeaser1 Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Raleigh/Richmond Posts: 488 Credits: 2,233.2 Boat: Viking Home Port: Manteo	My buddy's new neighbors purchased some land(several hundred acres), fenced it in, and stocks it with foxes to help train young hunting dogs. Recently he's been setting traps and catching them live to sell to these guys. He's getting the foxes off his land, making some money, and helping train dogs all at the same time

02-10-2009, 05:18 PM	#7
Bird Dog Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: VA Posts: 581 Credits: 10,114.2	They also sell cassette tapes if you have an old boom box, or at least they used to.

02-10-2009, 08:33 PM	#8
jemche Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ocean City, MD Posts: 484 Credits: 6,985.2 Boat: 18' 6" VIP baystealth "Karaha" 26' 6" Glacier Bay "POLECAT". Best Catch: 76 in BFT Occupation: Mate on Skip's Bait and Tackle	what kind of weapons do you all use? not really intending to sell the fur. is a 243 overkill?