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Fox hunting is a sport that originated in the United Kingdom during the 16th century and involves hunters riding on horseback while following a group of fox hounds that scent out and track the fox. Since its start, fox hunting has gone on to be practiced in many other countries, including Australia, Italy, Canada, Russia, Ireland and the United States. Since being introduced to the United States, some changes have been made to the sport of fox hunting. For example, many individuals no longer pursue foxes while riding a horse. However, there are still many fox hunting clubs throughout the U.S that carry on this tradition. Another difference between the old form of fox hunting and the new is that many hunters in the U.S, do not actually kill the fox, but instead just enjoy the chase.
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| The most traditional form of fox hunting in the U.S involves an individual or group of hunters using fox hounds to track, chase and sometimes kill a fox. Although fox meat is not edible, many people choose to hunt foxes for their pelts, for sport and as a preventative measure, as foxes are considered varmint by some, as they have a tendency to eat farmer’s livestock. No matter what your reason for hunting fox, FoxHuntingSupplies.com has all the hunting rifles and fox hunting accessories you need to help track and kill these sly creatures. |
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There are five species of fox that can be found throughout North America, the most popular of which are the red fox and gray fox. The red fox was introduced to North America during the 1700's for sport hunting and has since become the most commonly hunted type of fox. The red fox lives in underground burrows throughout forests, grasslands, mountains and deserts. Able to reach speeds of up to 45 m.p.h., the red fox provides a fun challenge to those who choose to hunt it. Fox hounds are able to pick up the scent of a red fox fairly easily, as it is stronger than most other fox scents. Once spotted, the red fox will try to outrun the pack of fox hunting hounds until one or the other eventually tires out.
Unlike the red fox, the gray fox is not as easy for the fox hounds to sniff out because its scent is not as strong. Also unlike the red fox, the gray fox will not try to outrun the pack once it is spotted. Instead, the grey fox will try to run towards heavy brush to take cover. One advantage that the gray fox has over all other types of foxes is that it has the ability to climb trees, which can make it more difficult to hunt by horseback and with fox hounds.
While locating foxes can sometimes be difficult, having the right accessories can help. Fox calls are one great way to help lure foxes into your hunting zone. There are different types of calls that can be used to help attract a fox’s attention. Some mimic the sounds made by wounded animals, such as a rabbit, which foxes eat. Others mimic the sound of fox cubs, which will draw in the attention of other foxes. When using a fox call it’s important to remember to pause for a few moments between each call. This will give the fox time to react and come closer to investigate the source of the sound. Scents are another useful way to help attract foxes. Not only do scents help to cover the natural scent of the hunter, but they also help to attract foxes. FoxHuntingSupplies knows how difficult it can be to get a fox within firing range and offers a large selection of fox hunting calls and scents to help you bring the foxes in for a shot. |
| Once you’ve successfully gotten a fox in your sights, it’s important to make sure you have the right hunting rifle and ammunition to back up your shot. Fortunately, FoxHuntingSupplies has a large selection of hunting rifles and rifle ammunition that are ideal for fox hunting. Since they are a smaller animal, extreme fire power is not necessary, especially if you want to keep the pelt in decent condition. Most fox hunters prefer to use a .22 caliber rifle or a .223, although some other popular choices are .308, .25-06 and 7mm rifles. FoxHuntingSupplies carries all of these rifles, from some of the top manufactures such as Winchester, Remington and Savage Arms. All of these hunting rifles will get the job done, without causing much damage to the fox’s pelt. |
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| Since its beginning, fox hunting has been viewed as a social ritual between the various fox hunters and their fox hounds. Whether you belong to a fox hunting club that enjoys chasing these animals down on horseback, or if you prefer to track these animals on foot with the help of your fox hound, fox hunting is a sport that has been enjoyed throughout the ages and continues to be enjoyed by individuals from around the world. When preparing for your next fox hunt, be sure to check out FoxHuntingSupplies. They have everything from ammunition for your hunting rifle, small game cleaning kits and fixed and folded knives, to fox calls, fox scents and the perfect fox hunting rifle to help make your fox hunt a success. |