Mark Ripley explains the art of long range foxing and recalls his ten longest foxing kills to date. The subject of shooting any living creature is always one that will attract controversy but add to that the aspect of doing…
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Long range foxing with Mark Ripley
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Guide to foxing in midsummer
With fox cubs making their first appearances of the year, Mike Powell shares his advice for vermin control during the summer months. Despite the problems we are all encountering this year, for gamekeepers in particular the summer workload continues. Much…
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The future of foxing as lockdown is eased
Robert Bucknell returns following a bout of coronavirus – he investigates the future of foxing as lockdown is eased. The Covid-19 lockdown has affected fox control in different ways – it all depends on your situation. If you see fox…
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Fox control in springtime with Mark Ripley
With the days getting longer, Mark Ripley explains that his springtime fox control has already started in earnest. Credit: LockieCurrie / Getty Images Spring is by far my busiest time of the year for fox control, as the majority of…
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The future of land management
Mike Powell reflects on the impact that ‘townies’ could have on the future of land management. I suppose it was almost inevitable! Going back about a year I lost a patch of ground I had shot over for half a…
Roebuck hunting with Paul Childerley
Paul Childerley heads to Wiltshire to help with with a roebuck hunt Many people ask what species makes for really enjoyable roebuck hunting. There are so many that could top the list but one of the best has to be…
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All the kit you need for foxing
If you’re going foxing, perhaps for the first time, and you’re wondering what kit you might need, well we have the ultimate guide for you. Don’t miss part two of our guide coming soon! ATN X Sight 4K PRO The…
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Mike Powell’s report on fox populations
Mike Powell provides a report on fox populations, and his own exploits, in winter 2019. Credit: Michael Breuer / Getty Images As far this winter’s foxing has been concerned, the headline news is that we took above average numbers here.…
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Foxing during a driven game day
Mark Ripley finds that, even when invited on a driven game day, he can’t escape his foxing responsibilities… Credit: Ger Bosma / Getty Images At the end of the shooting season I’m usually lucky enough to be invited on the…
The Shooting Show – high seat fox shoot PLUS latest on lead ban plans
This week we get both a DIY class and a shooting masterclass as Stuart Wilson embarks on a new high seat build. With that in progress, he finds time for a vigil on one of his existing high seats for…
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