Frisky foxes

With one or two exceptions, most forms of live quarry shooting involve seasons. Some of these are self-imposed, others laid down by law, but whichever they are, they all have one thing in common and that’s anticipation.

Whether it’s the roebuck stalker eagerly awaiting 1 April or the pheasant shooter itching to get out in October, the day when you can once again get out the gun or rifle is always exciting. For the fox shooter, there are two fairly significant times of year when the excitement builds: first, harvest time when the new season’s crop of cubs are out and about, and second, the mating season. Both of these times are, to a degree, movable depending on many factors – mainly weather conditions – but both bring with them that sense of anticipation.

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