Static hacks
On the face of it shooting from static positions could be termed the lazy man’s way of shooting, however, over time I’ve learned that in many instances it is the most efficacious way of coming to terms with certain foxes. As I’ve said before, it’s rare for me to just go out after any old fox. I don’t find this particularly rewarding, or even particularly testing, as apart from actually shooting a fox it hasn’t achieved a great deal. There is a considerable difference when being told a fox has been taking poultry or indeed stock of any sort and formulating a plan to remove that particular animal as soon as possible, before it can do more damage.
Foxes are intriguing animals; blessed with more intelligence than many other creatures and have, over centuries, shown themselves able to adapt to a world that has changed out of all recognition. Throughout history, foxes have been the stuff of myth and legend; revered by some and hated
