It's not just foxes who steal lambs in the UK/Ireland, badgers sometimes do as well, they will rip open the lamb's stomach to drink the milk inside, crows, rats, birds of prey, domestic & feral cats and domestic dogs also prey on young lambs. The fox is not alone in this.
Good video, Stephen; it's gratifying to see just how feasible it is to cull foxes cleanly and humanely, by shooting, in the absence of hunting with dogs. I have just two questions, if I may: what type of gun do you use; also, what type of ammo? Thanks!
I really enjoyed your video and that 1st Fox going down was an absolutely great SHOT. Looks like the Foxes in Wexford have a Stephen Dunbar problem 😂😂🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪😎👏👏👏
Nice shooting mate. Lucky to be given a second chance. It may have been the suppressor but we'll never know in Australia because we can't use them. First shot or bust over here.
Here in the US the rules are about suppressor are ridiculous. I have one on my air rifle with no questions asked. If I want one for a "firearm", it's hundreds of dollars in fees and years of waiting for the permit before you can buy one. I'm a little jealous of our friends in the UK.
@@alexriddles492 . Well Alex here in Australia suppressors are not even a pipe dream for the average shooter/hunter. It's the most ridiculous situation and one I can't see changing.
alex riddles I remember when I applied for my firearms license, put 22lr and 243 on it (being 16 police don’t like to grant anything bigger than 243) with the appropriate reasons, thought about having suppressors on the license as well but couldn’t figure where to write it (suppressors count as firearms) and when the firearms officer came round he took one look at the license application and said “do you want suppressors for those firearm?” I said yes and he handed me back the application and said “write 22lr suppressor in that box and 243 win in the box below”.
@@HJDore I have come to view them as safety equipment. I always wear ear plugs at the target range. But, duck hunting is a social event with conversations being carried on in the blind. Most of us don't wear hearing protection in that situation. Many of us are paying the price for that, me included.
Have any British/Irish farmers considered the use of livestock guardian dogs? Many ranchers in the US are turning to these dogs to guard livestock round the clock from predators a hell of a lot more dangerous than foxes, loose domestic dogs, cats and crows. These dogs are almost semi feral, and live alongside the livestock out in the fields, chasing off all sorts of predators, bears, bobcats, mountain lions, coyotes etc. I'm not saying this doesn't have to happen, but there are ways farmers can learn to coexist with predators as well as have to control them. It's impossible to have a human with a gun watching over every single sheep field, but these dogs are bred for exactly that, and best of all, you only have to pay them in food and shelter. Look them up x
That fox looked injured to me (lame maybe? ) perhaps why it was taking the lambs. I've seen a fox take a lamb as it was being born, the ewe is powerless to protect it in it's lambing state when it is down on the ground. A fox will sieze it's chance and pull it out before a ewe has the chance to defend it.
@@tiffanylove6713Humans also kill lambs and torture them. What about shοοtιng all humans in the British Isles for that? And in the end all territory in the British isles are used for sheep and cattle pastures, very sad that there is no land that is absent from endless sheep and cattle.
I’m very happy to see this. How do you fair with hunting with dogs & horses in CoWexford? Mainland U.K. are always complaining about lambs taken and mauled by “domestic dogs” but I’m pretty certain it’s foxes but they’re no longer hunted by traditional method! Keep up the good work!
My husband has a deal with farmers in the out skirts of Glasgow he shots crows and foxes because the crows go for the lamb's eyes.I have been out a few times and that was good shooting ps He go,s out lamping at night.
Am not gona dish the video it was good footage but kills me to think all these rifles the fox haven't got much of a chance ......before hunting with dogs was banned I use to watch 5 out of 10 foxes get away now just seems buy these fancy rifles n it's game over.
If people didn't shoot them they would be overpopulatod and they would starve to death. And if foxes were affectecting how you worked you would soon ask someone like him to sort them out
People are never going to agree ón how to control them. There handsome not ugly like a rat. I have nothing personal against the fox. They need to be controlled.
John O'Neill www.bbc.com/news/uk-21399709 I would not expect anyone not living in the countryside to understand the dynamics of living in the countryside! Good day to you Sir!
@@welluhm3426 a lot of fox shooters and hunters love foxes as well If you weren’t such an ignorant snowflake you would understand that foxes overpopulating like they are seriously affects them as a species
Understand the need to cull the foxes if they are taking lambs, what I cannot understand is why take a shot at the fox when you cannot hit it first time and kill it? It was out of your capability but you still took the shot.
Out of his capability? He shot him. Pro darts players don't hit a 180 score every time its no different with shooting. Pretty easy miss something as small as a fox by an inch at that range.
You didn’t have to click on the video if u knew you woultent like it. And also put yourself in a farmers position when you are losing €100 each timer a fox takes a lamb. They also bite of cows teeth meaning the cow gets infected and can die of not being milked due to the puss and blood coming from it
@VeganRevolution You must be subscribed to Fieldsports Channel because the video is only posted and like a greyhound out of a trap, you are in Keyboard Warrior mode. To answer you're very observant question... When we say a fox killed a lamb, we don't refer to it as murder, because it's not. When a magpie raids a nest, we don't refer to it as murder. And when people kill these predators to prevent and limit their effects, it's the same principal... The same way the RSPB kill and trap vermin to protect their conservation projects. They Sometimes kill protected species like Badgers. So if you have any issue with that, write to Chris Packham (the vice president of RSPB) and tell him he is a "murderer".
properbo well after the fox has taken a 55 grain vmax bullet to the chest traveling at 3700 fps the prognosis is generally instantaneous death, it is then chucked into a hedge where it decomposes for a period of time and the nutrients it provides leaches into the ground paving the way for new vegetation to flourish.
It's not just foxes who steal lambs in the UK/Ireland, badgers sometimes do as well, they will rip open the lamb's stomach to drink the milk inside, crows, rats, birds of prey, domestic & feral cats and domestic dogs also prey on young lambs. The fox is not alone in this.
IV heard of plenty of dogs shot over sheep so the foxes ain't on ther own
Good video, Stephen; it's gratifying to see just how feasible it is to cull foxes cleanly and humanely, by shooting, in the absence of hunting with dogs. I have just two questions, if I may: what type of gun do you use; also, what type of ammo? Thanks!
I really enjoyed your video and that 1st Fox going down was an absolutely great SHOT. Looks like the Foxes in Wexford have a Stephen Dunbar problem 😂😂🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪😎👏👏👏
Love the birdsong in this video. It's rare these days.
Nice shooting mate. Lucky to be given a second chance. It may have been the suppressor but we'll never know in Australia because we can't use them. First shot or bust over here.
Here in the US the rules are about suppressor are ridiculous. I have one on my air rifle with no questions asked. If I want one for a "firearm", it's hundreds of dollars in fees and years of waiting for the permit before you can buy one. I'm a little jealous of our friends in the UK.
@@alexriddles492 . Well Alex here in Australia suppressors are not even a pipe dream for the average shooter/hunter. It's the most ridiculous situation and one I can't see changing.
alex riddles I remember when I applied for my firearms license, put 22lr and 243 on it (being 16 police don’t like to grant anything bigger than 243) with the appropriate reasons, thought about having suppressors on the license as well but couldn’t figure where to write it (suppressors count as firearms) and when the firearms officer came round he took one look at the license application and said “do you want suppressors for those firearm?” I said yes and he handed me back the application and said “write 22lr suppressor in that box and 243 win in the box below”.
@@HJDore I have come to view them as safety equipment. I always wear ear plugs at the target range. But, duck hunting is a social event with conversations being carried on in the blind. Most of us don't wear hearing protection in that situation. Many of us are paying the price for that, me included.
alex riddles this is Ireland not the uk
My dad was a keeper always said when lamping their is a lot of daylight round them!
Have any British/Irish farmers considered the use of livestock guardian dogs? Many ranchers in the US are turning to these dogs to guard livestock round the clock from predators a hell of a lot more dangerous than foxes, loose domestic dogs, cats and crows. These dogs are almost semi feral, and live alongside the livestock out in the fields, chasing off all sorts of predators, bears, bobcats, mountain lions, coyotes etc. I'm not saying this doesn't have to happen, but there are ways farmers can learn to coexist with predators as well as have to control them. It's impossible to have a human with a gun watching over every single sheep field, but these dogs are bred for exactly that, and best of all, you only have to pay them in food and shelter. Look them up x
Nice shooting, well done
Brilliant videos lucky to get the second shot well done
Good follow up shot 👍
What rifle is he using?
Nice.. all the best miss but it’s good you made a good follow up..
Look at that grass awesome
Good to see the L Hander using R Hand rifle....
That fox looked injured to me (lame maybe? ) perhaps why it was taking the lambs. I've seen a fox take a lamb as it was being born, the ewe is powerless to protect it in it's lambing state when it is down on the ground. A fox will sieze it's chance and pull it out before a ewe has the chance to defend it.
Fair fucks lad ya whent a bit tu high the 1st shot but ya gave it to him the 2nd 1 lovely job
Thought this was 360RIPS after clicking on autopilot...soon realised it wasn't (@02:17)
Good shooting man, well done
No clue what was being said but a great video! 🤣
If the lad's accent doesn't tell you they are east of the Shannon, the fine rich sward would!
A beautiful fox, it’s a shame he was hassling the farmer. Excellent shooting though! :)
Not an excuse to kill
@@cursedlemon7368 So just let it rip little lambs apart then?
@@tiffanylove6713Humans also kill lambs and torture them.
What about shοοtιng all humans in the British Isles for that?
And in the end all territory in the British isles are used for sheep and cattle pastures, very sad that there is no land that is absent from endless sheep and cattle.
How far was first shot also calibre etc pls..😉😎🇦🇺🇦🇺
Hon the strawberries....😋
I’m very happy to see this. How do you fair with hunting with dogs & horses in CoWexford? Mainland U.K. are always complaining about lambs taken and mauled by “domestic dogs” but I’m pretty certain it’s foxes but they’re no longer hunted by traditional method! Keep up the good work!
lucky to get a second shot on that one lol
What caliber. What weight bullet. At what speed
Well done😊😊
Nice shooting bud .....
Nice shootin
That was a bold rabbit!
*cough* hare
Great video. How fare was the fox away?
Regards from Switzerland
He mentioned 300 yards.
Ask the blog
My local Foxes would have hit the Afterburner after that first shot, maybe our Scottish ones are harder shot, or just smarter than yours ?😁👍🏼
That was a Wexford fox... You know, a bit thick in the head 🤪 must be something in the water.
Were abouts in Scotland are u from or were in Scotland do u go
My husband has a deal with farmers in the out skirts of Glasgow he shots crows and foxes because the crows go for the lamb's eyes.I have been out a few times and that was good shooting ps He go,s out lamping at night.
Nice shot off the sticks at a good range...but why didnt go prone for the first or second shots? Clear line of sight and all the time in the world
Well done, thats a long shot.
Am not gona dish the video it was good footage but kills me to think all these rifles the fox haven't got much of a chance ......before hunting with dogs was banned I use to watch 5 out of 10 foxes get away now just seems buy these fancy rifles n it's game over.
Saves the lambs.fox is vermin.
@@rowles13 Foxes were around before agricultural sheep so wouldn't that make sheep the vermin?
@cann0708 You're not very intelligent are you?
Top drawer👍
I understand this work but after seeing the first shot I had to click off 😔
If people didn't shoot them they would be overpopulatod and they would starve to death. And if foxes were affectecting how you worked you would soon ask someone like him to sort them out
Hi what is the model of this rifal thank you
Shofiq Ali it’s a rifle
My beautiful babies...
Are you alright?
The guy could easily get the highest medal in the sniper regiment.
Yessssss!!!!!!!!
My plug is cot
People are never going to agree ón how to control them. There handsome not ugly like a rat. I have nothing personal against the fox. They need to be controlled.
*humans do
@@cursedlemon7368 anti troll detected
@@cursedlemon7368 Control yourself then.
I kap thiam tehchiamlo a nih kha. I phur ve tehreng nen, i nep zazu hle
this is good beacause all foxes do they just hurt people and hurt other animals
Foxing is good nature spa time .
Should have shot rabbit. Fried in bacon grease. With good coating cornmeal
It was a hare
So hi tech takes challenge out
the gun happy channel
Couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo, as my nain would say.
dude, you gotta spend more time with your rifle. you seemed lost in those first 5 mins
bavariasuhl ......another mindless comment from a mr perfect keyboard warrior. Spend more time with your rifle and not on the computer.
Shame though, foxes are such beautiful creatures and sheep are so boring it's hard to feel much sympathy.
Ferns ?
Mug
Foxes need to be controlled you clearly don’t understand conservation you snowflake
Too much Rabbit, not enough shooting.
NO!!!!!! LEAVE THEM ALONE
blah blah blah geeezzz they reckon women can talk ,,,wow
“No rest for the wicked”
Wicked is right. Such a brave Rambo....
Why is it we never see videos of foxes attacking lambs.
John O'Neill In the middle of the night when it’s dark? You’re really going to camp out to get evidence of this happening... 👎
@@CDR390 so foxes kill lambs, rather than scavenging on still borns or afterbirth. Link me to ANY proof..
And stop pretending it's a public service. It's satisfaction of a sociopathic bloodlust.
John O'Neill www.bbc.com/news/uk-21399709 I would not expect anyone not living in the countryside to understand the dynamics of living in the countryside! Good day to you Sir!
Totally agree!! These people just assume they know everything even when they don’t know anything 😂
Knocking over ? murdering, slaughtering more like it. you take far to much pleasure in this.
Of course they enjoy killing for fun
MAybe shoot the poor badger for eating an insect
Don’t kill the foxes you can’t even ear them silly
I actually hate fox hunters. Foxes are both my favourite animal and dream pet. They're harmless too.
Harmless? You know nothing about your dream pet!
You can people just don't nó mercy for sheep killers
They need to be controlled
@@welluhm3426 a lot of fox shooters and hunters love foxes as well If you weren’t such an ignorant snowflake you would understand that foxes overpopulating like they are seriously affects them as a species
Understand the need to cull the foxes if they are taking lambs, what I cannot understand is why take a shot at the fox when you cannot hit it first time and kill it? It was out of your capability but you still took the shot.
If he misses so what . Just try again .
He didn’t even clip the fox on the first shot but then he shot again and it was out in seconds
Out of his capability? He shot him. Pro darts players don't hit a 180 score every time its no different with shooting. Pretty easy miss something as small as a fox by an inch at that range.
I used to shoot. Nothing wrong with that if it's to eat. But what proof is there on film to show a fox killing lambs..?.So why shoot them.
Robert Hyatt the lambing season .the fox is as bad as coyotes
Those rifle skills could be put to proper use if the border reappears
You gonna be fronting up then are ya? fuckin keyboard idiot! Wake the fuck up knobhead!.
Why do you kill foxes? These poor animals
Because shooting foxes is cheaper, than building good fences.
@@FalconfromRF Foxes can dig holes they live underground ffs u tool
You didn’t have to click on the video if u knew you woultent like it. And also put yourself in a farmers position when you are losing €100 each timer a fox takes a lamb. They also bite of cows teeth meaning the cow gets infected and can die of not being milked due to the puss and blood coming from it
@@ruairihenshaw7308 Hello? Excuse me.. thats their natural enxtict, farms are built near foxes habitats..
That need to be controlled for many reasons even for their own good if they overpopulate it affects them
Why would a shoot a poor fox 🦊
Why the euphemisms for murder?
Why the hyperbole for killing?
VeganRevolution because they kill their lambs and are a problem to the farmer
Why you watching a fox shooting video you tit! Don’t like it then don’t watch.. piss off and watch a green house carrot growing video
@VeganRevolution You must be subscribed to Fieldsports Channel because the video is only posted and like a greyhound out of a trap, you are in Keyboard Warrior mode.
To answer you're very observant question... When we say a fox killed a lamb, we don't refer to it as murder, because it's not.
When a magpie raids a nest, we don't refer to it as murder.
And when people kill these predators to prevent and limit their effects, it's the same principal...
The same way the RSPB kill and trap vermin to protect their conservation projects. They Sometimes kill protected species like Badgers. So if you have any issue with that, write to Chris Packham (the vice president of RSPB) and tell him he is a "murderer".
properbo well after the fox has taken a 55 grain vmax bullet to the chest traveling at 3700 fps the prognosis is generally instantaneous death, it is then chucked into a hedge where it decomposes for a period of time and the nutrients it provides leaches into the ground paving the way for new vegetation to flourish.