First Fox

[CalebFortner]

Went out scouting for some bear in 24a a few weekends ago. Saw some sign and decided to make a call. Had this little guy start bolting in right when we began calling. I didn't see him until he was about 2 yards away. His tail popped over the bush in front of me, then he was basically right on me. Once he saw me he turned and started to bolt. I drew my .270 to the hip, and took a blind shot. We called for another minute, and I got up to look. Died right on the other side of the bush.

My first fox kill, and is also my first varmint kill! Nice looking guy, but small.

 

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[Bounty the Dog Hunter]

Great job, congrats on the first fox!

[kidso]

Did you see any bears at all during your hunt? Was their much left of the fox hide after smacking it with your .270? I shot a bobcat that came in with my .300 while calling bear and it blew his back out. I sewed it up and home tanned it and use it in my classroom for science lessons, but it sure blew out a large exit wound!

[Coues Archer]

Wow that is awesome great job.

[MangeyJoe]

Nice Job!!!!

[CalebFortner]

Did you see any bears at all during your hunt? Was their much left of the fox hide after smacking it with your .270? I shot a bobcat that came in with my .300 while calling bear and it blew his back out. I sewed it up and home tanned it and use it in my classroom for science lessons, but it sure blew out a large exit wound!

 

There was a cantaloupe size hole in the lung/back. So there wasn't much left at all. It was my first time skinning and I completely screw it up. So we tossed what was left of it to the birds. We didn't see any bear. We saw extremely fresh poo, and tons of ripe pears; but now bear.

I'm excited to get out and do some more. I also have my first coues hunt in October. Can't wait for that either.