Red Fox
About red fox hunting
Fox hunting has long traditions in Norway and is done in several ways: stalking, stand hunting, hunting with dogs, and baiting. The fox is an intelligent animal that requires patience and knowledge of its habits.
Bait hunting in winter is perhaps the most effective method. The fox is drawn to bait sites with carcasses, and the hunter sits on a stand nearby, often in an insulated hide for long sessions in the cold.
Hunting with running hounds, typically a Drever or Hamiltonstövare, is a traditional form where the dog drives the fox in a large circle back toward posted hunters. It requires good knowledge of the terrain and the fox's travel routes.
A small-caliber rifle (.22 Hornet, .222 Rem) or shotgun works well. Many also use a calling whistle to lure the fox in.
Hunting Season
15 Jul – 15 Apr
Weight
5–10 kg
Distribution
The red fox is found throughout Norway, from the coast to the mountains. It is one of the country's most common predators and adapts to all habitats.
Terrain
Versatile. The red fox lives in forest, mountain, cultivated landscape and on the edge of towns. It digs earths in soil, sand and scree.
Identification
Reddish-orange coat with white belly and black legs and ears. Bushy tail with a white tip.
Hunting Tips
Baiting in winter is effective. Put out bait at a fixed site and set up a trail camera to check activity. The fox is most active at dusk and dawn.
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