I was not expecting to get one of these on the trail camera, when I know that there are plenty of gray foxes and coyotes in the area. Gray foxes, which are actually about the same size as the red foxes in this part of the country, dominate the reds, and coyotes generally don’t tolerate competitors in their territories. I actually had this area baited with gray fox urine and Caven’s gusto in hopes of getting some more gray fox footage.
I heard a red fox barking on the opposite side of this pasture about a month ago. I didn’t think it was staying in the area though. I certainly wasn’t expecting a red fox this close to a field edge that abuts dense forest, where coyotes and gray foxes like to live.
I hope I can get a better video of this red fox soon, but it’s good to know it’s in the area.
Red foxes actually mate in about a month’s time, so I might have better luck as winter progresses.
You’ve inspired me to get a night vision camera.
For wild canids, you need to get one that has “No Glow” technology. The red lights actually scare them off that come with the cheaper models normally used to catch deer.
Thanks!!!
Also the best attractants are urine and gland lures from canids, usually red foxes.
I’m going to tell my old geeser friend these things, too. He has a night camera and is wondering why it doesn’t work well. In fact I’ll see him today!
:-)
That’s my next goal, as soon as I dig out from under Christmas. Yes, I overextended somewhat this year. My grandkids are still at a magical age when Christmas is a special time for them, and my bones tell me that the next few years are going to be harsh & lean. I want them to have this one last big Christmas to remember,
Maybe things won’t be as bad as I fear. Or maybe they’ll be worse – possibly much worse.
Anyway, I can save for a game camera. And then they can enjoy it with me.