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
Rødreven finnes i hele Norge, fra kysten til fjellet. Den er en av landets vanligste rovdyr og tilpasser seg alle naturtyper.
Terrain
Allsidig. Rødreven finnes i skog, fjell, kulturlandskap og bynære områder. Den graver hi i jord, sand og steinurer.
Identification
Rødlig oransje pels med hvit buk og svarte bein og ører. Busket hale med hvit tupp.
Hunting Tips
Åtejakt om vinteren er effektivt. Legg ut åte på fast plass og sett opp viltkamera for å sjekke aktiviteten. Reven er mest aktiv i skumring og daggry.
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