New to fox whistling/shooting... help ?

[gazza]

A bit of free baiting can help if you're looking for foxes rather than trying to deter them.

[darwindingo]

Advice from me - other than what had already been said, if calling try to get in a position where the bugger can't come in from behind you. It's a real pain when you hear one approaching from somewhere behind you or over your shoulder.

Had that happen more than once over the years..

On most occasions I have seen it, I would suspect It relates to what Noisy said..

"Resist the temptation to keep blasting away on the whistle - it's meant to sound like an injured rabbit. Less whistling is often better."

Seen quite a few circle in to see whats what in my experience, perhaps a way of triangulating in on the sound and possibly the wise checking for danger on the way (by way of scenting the breeze) Just a suspicion Not always the case though, perhaps Its dependent on what has been learned from experience or taught...?

[bigfellascott]

What whistle/s are you using mate?

[Oldbloke]

Have you got a tenterfield style whistle. They do perform well.

[Stirlo]

Have a Tenterfield and a button whistle. But having no luck with ethier

[darwindingo]

Shoot some rabbits and replicate any sounds you hear mate pay close attention all the way to their last breath...

The whistles do work well, but only you can make it sound somewhat convincing ! It does make a difference..

[bigfellascott]

If you do call one in and it winds you or sees you and runs off keep tracking it in the scope and call out Oih or make a sheep noise and often they will stop for one final look back - then bang flop em!

They are inquisitive creatures and usually stop to have a look back so definitely keep tracking them in your scope because they will give you one last change to bang flop em.

They respond to all sorts of noises - I use Styrofoam on the mirror or side of the door (wet the foam) them just rub it madly and it makes a squeaky sound like a mouse which often gets their attention when nothing else does.

Foxes are opportunistic so if they think they can get an easy quick meal they are only too keen to do so most of the time.

[albat]

You dont always get foxes when you start whistling around my area i have had a whole pack of wild dogs roll in real close so if they are in your area be aware

[YoungBuck]

Yet another arvo/night and another property whistled away and still nothing. Starting to think I'm doing something wrong

Dont give up mate.
I remember the first time i went fox whistling, first spot, couple of blows on the button and bam got one first try. I thought to myself piss easy i can do this every day!
I reckon my next 5-6 trips not a bloody thing, lol!
Time, practice and heeding the advice of blokes like BigfellaScott will yeald results.

Ha! I had the same thing, I think the first 2 times I went out I got one on each day but then saw bloody nothing for like the next 6-8 hunts. And yes it makes you start questioning yourself.

[Oldbloke]

Bentaz & youngbuck just put a smile on my dial. I seem to get one every third or forth trip.

And I thought my whistling sucked.

[Bent Arrow]

Funny how some days I can get a great sound out of the old tin whistle and yet other days it sounds terrible

[Gun-nut]

Can anyone help me out, I know this is probably a stupid question, but I too am new to fox hunting (and whistling for that matter). I have a fox whistle (so I was told when it was gifted to me) which looks identical to this:


My issue is quite simple, I have no bloody clue how to use it!

[bigfellascott]

Put ya lips over the hole and blow.

[bigfellascott]

It's called a tin whistle - google how to use it.

[bladeracer]

It's called a tin whistle - google how to use it.

A tin whistle is a type of flute.
This is a button fox whistle.

[bigfellascott]

It's called a tin whistle - google how to use it.

A tin whistle is a type of flute.
This is a button fox whistle.

Yes also known as a Tin Fox Whistle!

https://www.extremegear.com.au/osprey-t ... nyard.html

http://www.archeryhit.com.au/tin-fox-whistle-x-12

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=tin+ ... start=10&*

[Oldbloke]

I call them button or just fox whistle.

[darwindingo]

Gun-nut

With that one you can either hold it and push it against ya lips to use it or if you want both hands free hold it in front of ya teeth with your lips wrapped over it.

Making it sound like an injured rabbit is just a matter of knowing what they sound like when injured and blowing at different pressures to replicate the sounds.

Its just something you need to play around with a bit and you will get the hang of it.

[Gun-nut]

Thanks for the replies fellas. I'll definitely research how to imitate a wounded rabbit, cheers for the advice darwindingo!

[darwindingo]

Gun-nut

As a pup I learned very well what they sounded like from using these, well up until I was allowed to take the gun out on my own



Really got them going The ferrets often got them going good too at times too. Bound to be some footage of this stuff online

[bigfellascott]

Foxes will respond too all sorts of noises, they are inquisitive and anything that sounds stressed or in danger seems to attract their attention. Have a look for a Scotch Predator Caller, it works well I find.

The things I use for foxes are:-

Tenterfield Whistle
Tin Whistle
Penny Whistle
Homemade Tenterfield Whistle
Best Call Whistle
Scotch Predator Caller
Bombala Whistle
Fox Pro
Styrofoam
and a kissing sound from the lips when they are close by

[bigfellascott]

This is the Fox Pro Caller - it's got lots of diff sounds on it from birds to rabbit type noises to fox howls to coyotes etc. Foxes generally respond well to the diff rabbit and bird calls

[darwindingo]

Nice work Bigfellascott

Also, Nice range of calls mate That's a good lesson right there, don't limit yourself to just one call..

[bigfellascott]

Nice work Bigfellascott

Also, Nice range of calls mate That's a good lesson right there, don't limit yourself to just one call..

Cheers DD, those 2 I nailed at 276m with the 204 Howa - the bigger one showed up first and 20sec or so the son decided to stick his head out from behind the blackberry bushes too , and yeah definitely don't limit yourself to just 1 type of caller, I'll often switch between all of them to try and entice a fox to show up.

Ya look like Mr T but who gives a rats, just so long as they get results is that matters to me,

[darwindingo]

Nice work Bigfellascott

Also, Nice range of calls mate That's a good lesson right there, don't limit yourself to just one call..

Cheers DD, those 2 I nailed at 276m with the 204 Howa - the bigger one showed up first and 20sec or so the son decided to stick his head out from behind the blackberry bushes too , and yeah definitely don't limit yourself to just 1 type of caller, I'll often switch between all of them to try and entice a fox to show up.

Ya look like Mr T but who gives a rats, just so long as they get results is that matters to me,

I agree Mr T,,,, The results speak for them selves !!!!

Curiosity Killed the Fox ....

[bigfellascott]

Gun-nut

As a pup I learned very well what they sounded like from using these, well up until I was allowed to take the gun out on my own



Really got them going The ferrets often got them going good too at times too. Bound to be some footage of this stuff online

Yeah the ferrets definitely get them squealing at times especially when the rabbits get caught in the nets. I love hearing the commotion underground, just about G'tees seeing a rabbit in the net soon after.

[duncan61]

I have never had ferrets but have been ferreting.you get heaps.It really goes off

[Gamerancher]

Just wondering at what range you have that .204 sighted in at?

[bigfellascott]

Just wondering at what range you have that .204 sighted in at?

At the moment I think it's around 1" high at 100m.

[bladeracer]

Just wondering at what range you have that .204 sighted in at?

At the moment I think it's around 1" high at 100m.

Similar to me, 30mm high at 100m gives zero at around 250m.