Can I catch a fox in a live trap?

Foxes are intelligent creatures that can cause damage to your property. One method of removing a fox from your property is using a live trap to catch and release the animal. Live trapping is a safe and effective way to keep animals away from your home.

What do you put in a live trap to catch a fox?

When it comes to fox baiting tips, the best bait for foxes is fish or fishy-smelling cat food, pork or other meat. Place the bait around the trap rather than only inside it. Avoid leaving your own scent on the trap, as this may prove to be a deterrent.

What is the best trap to catch a fox?

A #1½ coil-spring trap should be used for fox trapping. It will hold any fox, yet not injure a dog that might be caught accidentally. A cage trap or powered cable device can also be used. The cable device is set to catch the fox by the leg only.

How big of live trap Do you need to catch a fox?

The best fox trap meets the folowing criteria: Extra Large: The size of your trap should allow enought space so an adult-sized fox can fit comfortably inside. A trap that’s at least 42″ long by 15″ wide is best.

How long do fox baits last?

Manufactured baits must be used within 1 month of issue. If necessary, store in a dry, secure area away from children, pets and foodstuffs. Prepared ‘fresh’ meat baits should be used immediately, but where this is not possible they must be used within 7 days of preparation.

How do I get rid of foxes?

If you’d rather not host a fox (or a family of) in your garden, there are some simple tricks you can try.

  1. Keep it tidy.
  2. Install a fence.
  3. Deter pests with prickle strips.
  4. Add lights to your garden.
  5. Install motion-activated sprinklers.
  6. Try an ultrasonic fox repellent.

What foods attract a fox?

Foxes may have a reputation for being opportunistic feeders that will eat anything, but luring one into an unfamiliar cage will take extra incentive. Foxes favor strong-smelling or super sweet foods like fish (fresh or canned), chicken, meat, and sugar-coated vegetables.

Where can I find a fox den?

  1. Search for fox dens throughout the winter and spring.
  2. Focus your search near a water source.
  3. Look on a slope with good drainage.
  4. Search wooded areas with thick underbrush.
  5. Locate likely food sources.
  6. Follow your nose to a fox den.

How do you lure a fox?

A good way to attract foxes to a trap is by taking advantage of their natural curiosity about hidden food.

  1. Dig a hole about 6 inches in diameter and around 10 inches deep.
  2. Bury slightly spoiled meat in the hole, being certain to leave a little bit exposed.
  3. Add a bit of commercial fox lure or bait to the hole.

What is the best poison for foxes?

Strychnine is the best poison to kill foxes. However, permission may be required to use it. It can be added to a bait such as chunk of meat which when consumed by fox would result in death. Foxoff is pre-poisoned bait with a small amount of sodium fluroacetate in it.