Out Foxed the Fox Tonight - Foxy Lady!

[Seeking Trad Deer]

[Seeking Trad Deer]

[Seeking Trad Deer]

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[Flatstick]

That's some dang good shoot'n on such a small target! Bet he didn't go far? Congrats!!

[Weekend Warrior]

Congrats!    
What a great trophy!!

[deadpool]

u sure u didnt shoot it with a 45.!?!?!?

[adkmountainken]

way to go Mike!!!!! now tell us the story!

[buckeye55]

great shot. will make a great mount

[4runr]

Congrats Mike!

[Seeking Trad Deer]

Thanks everyone for sharing in my happiness!

The story goes...

Some of you who know me well realize that it has been a terrible year for me on a personal note.  I had all but lost interest in hunting when my brother in law dragged me out a few weeks ago and gradually the joy I once knew began to drip back...drip by drip.  I had three easy shots a doe the past few weeks when I did get out and missed them all.  I was feeling pretty low and that I should hang up the trad bow.  However, my brother in law kept telling me it what was going on in my life outside of hunting that had me off my game.  He may have been right...things have been getting better for me lately and perhaps the fox harvest last night proves his point.  Enough of my drama...I'll get to the story now.  However, I thank Ken and Mr. Vic and others who have supported me as friends.  Here goes...really this time.... }---->

[Seeking Trad Deer]

I climbed into my ladder stand on a small parcel of land that could best be described as country on the outskirts of suburbs.  Used to be farming country until the houses began being built.  Now I think I'll just call it "country".  Anyway, it was about 2:00 P.M. when I assended up the ladder and snapped in for the night.  I love sunshine and it was a beautifully sunny Pennsylvania night which is unusual for this time of year.  Temp. was warmer than usual...about 45 degrees I guess.  It was the first time I remember hunting this year when it was actually quiet...the wind has been hissing the few times I have been out this year.  The quiet was real nice.

[Seeking Trad Deer]

Either sex archery ended about two weeks ago and I was hunting in an extended doe zone so you can figure what kind of deer I saw tonight    .  Monday begins the gun season which for doe in my area goes all the way until January 31st.  

About 4:00 I notice a decent six to eight point buck walking across a small ridge.  I figured I would have fun with a deer call I threw in my bag so I hit him with a doe bleat, buck grunt, fawn bleat, and he could care less.  He seemed kind of out of it and I could relate    .  It was very enjoyable to watch him for about five minutes meander through the forest.  I was sure that Monday would be his last day when the guns come out.  This buck had the brightest rack I have ever seen on a deer.  In fact...when he was about 150 yards away I couldn't see the deer anymore but I could see the rack glowing...he will be a marked dude on Monday for sure.

Hey...this is supposed to be about the fox...sorry...got distracted in the memory of the buck.  Alright...fox up next.

[Seeking Trad Deer]

The squirrels were going bonkers tonight.  They usually bark but tonight they were going crazy so I figured something was up.  About quitting time for deer the fox appeared about thirty yards away coming from the direction of all the squirrel noise.  I had no shot so I licked my lips, but them to my hand and began to do my best immitation of a rodent squeal.  At first the fox began to head away from me for about five yards then it locked onto my noise, did a small loop, and came in with purpose and determination.  I squealed a few more times just to keep him coming to the right spot.  At ten yards he was still coming and was in a good shooting lane so I squeaked again and stopped him in his tracks for a nice still shot.    :eek:

[Seeking Trad Deer]

I drew back the Fedora 560 T/D and loaded the 600 grain arrow back to my anchor.  I never heard the arrow take off from the bow but it was obvious it did as the arrow hit the top of the spine and dropped the critter to the fall leaves.  It was pretty much paralyzed but trying its best to crawl away.  It made it about eight yards and decided it could go no further.  I decided to give it the humane dispatch and put the second arrow in the shoulder.  The fox snarled fearcly in the arrow that now had it pinned to the ground.  I watched as it bit the carbon arrow in two and then expired quickly.  It was over fast...we would be lucky to go so quickly.  When I got down from the tree I noticed a lot of blood from the first shot.  The second wasn't necessary.  It was like a lung hit deer blood trail...I was surprised.  However, then again this is the first time I have ever used a Snuffer and it sure lived up to its name    .

The fox is getting mounted laying across a piece of taxidermy rock.  I'm saving the skull and teeth.  It is a lot of money but memories like this are too few and precious in life like good friends!

[bentpole]

Mike, Outstanding story and hunt! That's the way to come back into the groove. You accomplished the near impposible as far as I'm concerned. Ask how many hunters get to see a fox in the woods let alone call one in and wack it! Great job CONGRATS!!! Side note whenever I used to wear fox pee cover scent was when I had all my fox sightings LOL. Those Snuffers do some damage  don't they?

[TSP]

I like it, and thanks for the summary.  A great hunt to remember.  

You could even print off your story and save it with your mount.  But don't forget to post pics of the mount when its done!

[sticshooter]

Wow that is great. I trapped the sly dogs for a few years and can tell ya they are slick.Great shooting.Congrats.<><

[drewsbow]

Mike : Nice story and Keep a positive attitude , things will get better.  Congrats :0)  Drew

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Congrats! A red fox is one animal I've always wanted to take.

[Izzy]

Awesome trophy congrats.Its been a long time since Ive seen a red up here.