I support the idea of trapping the fox, with the stated intent of relocating it. Now, if you choose to relocate it in a non-viable state, that's up to you.
I read somewhere that somebody once upon a time placed a trap in his or her yard where it was not visible to anybody but the homeowner. Baited the trap with chicken and rib bones, and the next morning when the fox had feasted on a good meal, humanely put the fox out of its misery with a .22 pellet from an air rifle to the head. Double bagged the carcass in very thick contractor's trash bags, and handed it off to a supportive neighbor who had an appropriate place for the relocation.
Just an urban myth, you understand.
Oh, I forgot to add... if you're in Rockville, call Animal Control. They're good folks and will do what they can to trap and relocate the fox.
Animal Control was quite effective in getting my neighbor's cat to stop sitting on (and scratching) my vehicles.On a completely related note, it's hilarious watching a middle-aged man sitting in a plastic chair with a retractable leash in his hand, connected to a cat sitting on the roof of his own car. The look on his face was priceless!
-John
I support the idea of trapping the fox, with the stated intent of relocating it. Now, if you choose to relocate it in a non-viable state, that's up to you.
I read somewhere that somebody once upon a time placed a trap in his or her yard where it was not visible to anybody but the homeowner. Baited the trap with chicken and rib bones, and the next morning when the fox had feasted on a good meal, humanely put the fox out of its misery with a .22 pellet from an air rifle to the head. Double bagged the carcass in very thick contractor's trash bags, and handed it off to a supportive neighbor who had an appropriate place for the relocation.
Just an urban myth, you understand.
So my wife and I have 2 outdoor cats that have been getting cornered and harassed nightly by a red fox. We are awoken around 1-3 am with that unique fox "scream" and upon opening the front door I find my wifes 2 cats backed up to the door with the fox about 5-10 yards off the porch just standing there hollering at them.
My question is this. What is the legality of some upstanding citizen popping that fox with a .177 varmint round from a break barrel pellet rifle?
Or do I have to just call animal control and wait for them to do nothing.
I feel like its only a matter of time before the fox becomes more aggressive and possibly harms one of the cats.
Thanks
Edit:
For clarification,
We are deep in the heart of moco in a subdivision.
