Akeld Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Not sure if I'm putting this in the right section, but here goes. Has anyone built a hide within a barn or similar. I read somewhere (possibly one of the shooting mags), that someone had built into the roof space of a barn and had a few hinged flaps to allow shooting over a baited area. As I'm in the position to do similar I'm after a bit of advice . Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ergid Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Not sure if I'm putting this in the right section, but here goes. Has anyone built a hide within a barn or similar. I read somewhere (possibly one of the shooting mags), that someone had built into the roof space of a barn and had a few hinged flaps to allow shooting over a baited area. As I'm in the position to do similar I'm after a bit of advice . Thanks Hi,i also read this article ,if memory serves me wright he made a door on the side of the barn facing the field ,I would think its only a small one similar to a hatch and not down to the floor and I should think it open's inwards ,he also had an outside light with PIR and baited the area within the through of the light ,this is all I recollect . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 One I read about was built a bit like a bird watchers hide with drop down flaps. It was sat on to of a shipping container. The main thing is to make sure whatever you do doesn't end up leaking in. A dim outside light shining onto your baited area my be better than one that goes on and off. A PIR to a light in the hide would make life easier for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hi, most of my foxing is done wintertime from hides/sheds as you mention. I have shot from a pig barn with a lot of glass windows(I just used to take one of the windows out and have the rifle set up on a rest). The downside to this set up was that the foxes are always wary of windows and at full moon there would be reflections. The set up that I use now is a small hole cut in the side of a shed. The rifle is again set up ready but with the muzzle just inside the opening. When I have id'ed the target I quietly shove the rifle an inch forward so that the report is outside the structure. I usually use electronic peltors and a moderator but it still makes quite a noise if you fire from inside. My best tips are to sit as far inside the structure as you can as long as you can see the baited area. Dont sit too close to the hole and bob your head back and forth to see if there is anything around. Also if the moon is likely to shine directly in your face you will probably need some form of moonshade to stop the telltale flash of glass from the scope or movement. I also use PIR detetectors and have space to lay down and kip for a few hours. I sit on a swivel office chair and usually pull all nighters. If you have any other questions feel free.... Old pig barn View from baiting point Wendy house hide Latest hide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hi,i also read this article ,if memory serves me wright he made a door on the side of the barn facing the field ,I would think its only a small one similar to a hatch and not down to the floor and I should think it open's inwards ,he also had an outside light with PIR and baited the area within the through of the light ,this is all I recollect . Sounds like what I read, I'm currently set up in a large barn full of straw bales shooting through a hole made by a not to vigilant driver. It serves its purpose but it doesn't have bales in all year round. Once its empty I'll have a scan at the roof space and reconsider my options. Those hides pictured look comfy and well thought out. I'm in the process of building a portable fox/doe box built on a pallet for easy transport, as its being made from scrap I have to wait a little longer for the wood to present itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hi, most of my foxing is done wintertime from hides/sheds as you mention. I have shot from a pig barn with a lot of glass windows(I just used to take one of the windows out and have the rifle set up on a rest). The downside to this set up was that the foxes are always wary of windows and at full moon there would be reflections. The set up that I use now is a small hole cut in the side of a shed. The rifle is again set up ready but with the muzzle just inside the opening. When I have id'ed the target I quietly shove the rifle an inch forward so that the report is outside the structure. I usually use electronic peltors and a moderator but it still makes quite a noise if you fire from inside. My best tips are to sit as far inside the structure as you can as long as you can see the baited area. Dont sit too close to the hole and bob your head back and forth to see if there is anything around. Also if the moon is likely to shine directly in your face you will probably need some form of moonshade to stop the telltale flash of glass from the scope or movement. I also use PIR detetectors and have space to lay down and kip for a few hours. I sit on a swivel office chair and usually pull all nighters. If you have any other questions feel free.... Old pig barn View from baiting point Wendy house hide Latest hide Very nice, if I had them the mrs would never see me ha Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Gaz, What with snow clearing/gritting and foxing my Mrs doesn't see me much between Xmas and Easter I believe that the hide on top of a industrial crate was on the Shooting Show with foxer Gary Green, he even had mains electricity and a kettle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Very nice, I'm looking for a good point to put myself a hide up at the minute, I'd like a safe range of around 500 yards for plinking and a bait station set around 150 yards that would be good Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhunter Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Very nice, I'm looking for a good point to put myself a hide up at the minute, I'd like a safe range of around 500 yards for plinking and a bait station set around 150 yards that would be good Gaz A hide/fox box + bait station + rifle topped with nv = bingo. Haven't had the chance to build one yet, but like the idea of a mobile one to move from farm to farm say 2 months at one site then onto the next. Bait for a week or so with a wildlife camera on bait to see who's visiting and when and to let the foxes become use to the new addition then over the following two-three weeks bait and shoot the locals then carry on baiting to intercept any outsiders that might start to come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 some top hides there if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 A hide/fox box + bait station + rifle topped with nv = bingo. Haven't had the chance to build one yet, but like the idea of a mobile one to move from farm to farm say 2 months at one site then onto the next. Bait for a week or so with a wildlife camera on bait to see who's visiting and when and to let the foxes become use to the new addition then over the following two-three weeks bait and shoot the locals then carry on baiting to intercept any outsiders that might start to come in. Building with a pallet as a base is the way to go, very sturdy and plenty room for one (two if you like being cosy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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