Tenterfield Whistle

[jas0n]

Hey guys

Made myself a Tenterfield Fox Whistle today, going for a drive to Rockhampton tomorrow to see family, going to stop on the high way somewhere and see if i can one in

[North East]

Have you worked out how use them? There is a bit of a knack to get the right mouth position. Can be very frustrating when you first start using them.

[jas0n]

yea mate got it down pat but just want to see if i can call them in now or see whether or not the noise is correct, sounds correct to the videos and stuff but ill find out tomorrow

[MeccaOz]

Hey jas0n Let us know how it goes, and how the new Ruger goes too, I havent had a chance to play with the American yet, so I'm kinda wondering

[jas0n]

wont know for awhile in regards to the ruger sorry MeccaOz still waiting to get my license, just want to test the whistle out see if im doing it right lol

but sure once i get it and have a shot i will let you know

[batter]

Help a noob out, what's a Tenterfield Whistle?

[jas0n]

Well the missus wouldn't let me stop .

so i now have to wait untill christmas when i head out to the farm with or without the rifle.

a tenterfield whistle is a fox whistle. youtube is your friend

[batter]

I meant to say how's a "tenterfield whistle" different to a regular "fox whistle".

I see the different style now though.

[meek]

Well the missus wouldn't let me stop

Son of a...

[south]

Best I could get out of one when I tried was the sound of someone spluttering on a bend of metal

[inventurkey]

Maybe some recordings on your phone would work better south

[jas0n]

going to the farm this weekend, 1 to test the new rifle and 2 see how the whistles go.

apparently the whistles work best over Easter, the foxs are breading and the bunnies have had new borns. the whistle is ment to be a distressed bunny. it will still work all year round but the older foxes keep their distance but will still come within 100 metres. see how I go this weekend.

sorry about the late reply, was just scouting around and noticed this had replies

[batter]

Cool, let us know how it goes

[Mich]

going to the farm this weekend, 1 to test the new rifle and 2 see how the whistles go.

Just pick up the .243 did you?

Great first calibre.

[Wobble]

Good hunting

[bigfellascott]

The whistles work any time of year, sometimes they will come screaming in other times they pay very little attention too it, I also use scotch predator callers, fox pros, penny whistles, styrofoam and the hand (kissing sound) they all work, just depends on the foxes and how they respond.

Keep the wind in your face as best as you can or a cross wind (left to right of your position) look for gullies and creek lines as they love those, blackberry bushes and any tussock grass patches (they love sleeping in those) rocky outcrops are popular for them also as is bracken ferns etc.

And don't be surprised if a fox breaks all the rules and comes from the same direction the wind is blowing from (had em come and stand right next to me a times)

Good luck and hopefully you'll get a few come in - Oh yeah keep the noise and talking/movement down to nothing if you can, they've got good hearing and will spot any movement - nows a good time to get them as they are young and dumb, when mating season is on they are very cagy and won't sit still for a shot so get into em now if you want a few (skins are s**t of course now).

Also listen for the birds, they will often start sounding off when a fox is on the way in.

[jas0n]

going to the farm this weekend, 1 to test the new rifle and 2 see how the whistles go.

Just pick up the .243 did you?

Great first calibre.

i did mate yes, pick her up on Wednesday.

[jas0n]

The whistles work any time of year, sometimes they will come screaming in other times they pay very little attention too it, I also use scotch predator callers, fox pros, penny whistles, styrofoam and the hand (kissing sound) they all work, just depends on the foxes and how they respond.

Keep the wind in your face as best as you can or a cross wind (left to right of your position) look for gullies and creek lines as they love those, blackberry bushes and any tussock grass patches (they love sleeping in those) rocky outcrops are popular for them also as is bracken ferns etc.

And don't be surprised if a fox breaks all the rules and comes from the same direction the wind is blowing from (had em come and stand right next to me a times)

Good luck and hopefully you'll get a few come in - Oh yeah keep the noise and talking/movement down to nothing if you can, they've got good hearing and will spot any movement - nows a good time to get them as they are young and dumb, when mating season is on they are very cagy and won't sit still for a shot so get into em now if you want a few (skins are s**t of course now).

Also listen for the birds, they will often start sounding off when a fox is on the way in.

Cheers Big fella, ill see how this weekend goes. pretty keen to get out there.

[bigfellascott]

The whistles work any time of year, sometimes they will come screaming in other times they pay very little attention too it, I also use scotch predator callers, fox pros, penny whistles, styrofoam and the hand (kissing sound) they all work, just depends on the foxes and how they respond.

Keep the wind in your face as best as you can or a cross wind (left to right of your position) look for gullies and creek lines as they love those, blackberry bushes and any tussock grass patches (they love sleeping in those) rocky outcrops are popular for them also as is bracken ferns etc.

And don't be surprised if a fox breaks all the rules and comes from the same direction the wind is blowing from (had em come and stand right next to me a times)

Good luck and hopefully you'll get a few come in - Oh yeah keep the noise and talking/movement down to nothing if you can, they've got good hearing and will spot any movement - nows a good time to get them as they are young and dumb, when mating season is on they are very cagy and won't sit still for a shot so get into em now if you want a few (skins are s**t of course now).

Also listen for the birds, they will often start sounding off when a fox is on the way in.

Cheers Big fella, ill see how this weekend goes. pretty keen to get out there.

Good luck with it mate, you should see a few around in the day if not they should be a few around at night, the whistle still works then too