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Luckydan

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Took a real nice dog fox on the lamp at a lasered 165 yards tonight. Called for a couple of minutes with the Best Fox Call Tenterfield whistle and had an immediate show. As usual my mate was spotting with his gen 3 on top of his air rifle to avoid too much use of the lamp. We had a pair of eyes way off and I was trying to call him closer for a shot when I noticed fox number two just over the wall only 5 yards away. Moonlight was enough!

By the time my mate had faffed around getting the lamp on he was 150 yards away. Luckily he decided to turn broadside as he crossed in front of a nice backstop as he continued with his escape plan, stopped him with a squeak and dropped him cleanly off the sticks. He was a cracking young hill fox in lovely condition, one of the biggest I've seen for a good while. The farmer keeps around 400 sheep, needless to say he was delighted we'd accounted for this one.

It's often the case with the Tenterfield whistle that they come in so fast they can be right next to you before you see them. More often than not they respond really well and it's proved to be a really good investment. Takes a bit of practice to get a sound out of it but when you get the knack it's like ringing the dinner bell.

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Cheers Bobbo :-)

Loud it is indeed! Thanks for the tip, I'll try that in future. Makes sense to call the close ones in first. I've had limited success with the steel widgeon whistle ( tastes revolting though) and not much luck with the reed type call in the past. I do like a squeaker out of a dog toy. Easily lost though as they're so small.

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Hi I tend to use other calls first as I find the Tenterfield a bit loud ,but it could be the way I blow :lol:

i only use mine when its a good windy night, it takes a little practice to make it a nice gentle sound but works well at full tilt when its blowing.also found it to work best in winter-dunno why but it does.

on the condition of charles-they are getting some nice fur through for winter makes them look a little bit bigger.

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hi I also use a squeaker from a toy,I have removed the percussion cap from a 410 and a 223 case drilled the whole then push the squeaker into the hole this also gives a different pitch ;) .

I also find the tenderfield works better on a windy night for ME.

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It was pretty windy on the night in question. Both foxes came from upwind. Last time we were on that ground calling it was warm and still and 5 turned up all at once! I always think that if they're hungry or curious you'll see something. If not you can blow as much as you like and draw a blank.

I'll definitely try the cartridge case idea. Think it pays to have a selection of calls so you have options.

Tried to upload a photo but it was too much data, he was a big lad and in very good nick, beautiful pelt, perfect teeth, very leggy but well muscled and carrying a bit of fat ready for the winter.

Regarding the Tenterfield, I've found you can blow it in a few ways. I sometimes leave my fingers off it altogether which gives a more shrill sound. Found that often works well and handy if you have stuff on your hands that you don't want to put near your mouth!

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