Suburban Foxes Still Pay the Bills

Coyotes and bobcats are not backyard commodities for me. But, living in the suburbs the fox, in particular, suits my needs. It has adapted well to a suburban lifestyle. To trap foxes by the dozens I’ve adapted my own tactics and homemade bait for suburban trapping success. Here’s how. [Read More]

Scientists: Red Foxes Use Magnetic Field to Help Them Hunt

A Discovery Channel video shows how red foxes pinpoint field mice buried deep beneath snow using their incredible hearing and the magnetic field of the North Pole. “He almost always comes up empty handed, unless he’s facing north,” the narrator … [Read More]

Fur Handling 101: Skinning Your Catch

By Jim Spencer Well-prepared, properly stretched and dried fur pelts are usually worth more than green fur, but a poorly handled pelt is worth far less because there aren’t any do-overs. Here’s a step-by-step guide for getting it right.