How has no one suggested killing the fox and making an awesome mount, similar to the classic bobcat mount?

Because the I think everyone is rooting for another type of cat to be mounted.

aggiepublius said:

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Because the I think everyone is rooting for another type of cat to be mounted.

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TeamFox is winning 87-7 as of 9am 7/11/18. That's a 12.42-1 lead... teamcat really has some ground to cover to even make this poll close...

I just saw this thread and only read the first page, but I had no idea that it was even possible to have a 'fox problem.'

azulAg said:

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He wasn't a stray kitten. It was raining and he was hungry and scared when we found him. Fed him once and he stayed ever since

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Oh man, if this was the Politics board!

Forget the cat, I want to see what the OP would look like mounted with his head sticking out of a log.

aggiepublius said:

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Because the I think everyone is rooting for another type of cat to be mounted.

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I do not recommend doing a google image search for "mounting a cougar" on your work computer.

I always thought Megan Fox was one of the hottest women alive. Then once she became a bigger celebrity, her trashy side really came out.... getting horrible tattoos, sleeping around. So that's really a bonus.

In semi-related news the animated classic The Fox & The Hound was released 37 years ago yesterday.

1. Read Old Yeller
2. Recreate the end of Old Yeller with your cat
3. Give the dead cat to the fox a token of your respect for mother nature.
4. Buy a dog.

Everybody wins.

azulAg said:

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So I made post on gb a couple weeks back about a fox in my neighborhood having standoff with my cat ,today they spotted the fox chasing my cat and I want him eliminated or taken care of before he hurts my cat.. How should I tackle this problem , by trying to bait him and trap or should I just call pest control ?

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After a 2nd read, a problem solving step been incorrectly taken:
STEP 1: identify the problem.

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eliminate <fox> or taken care of (fox) before he hurts my cat

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Problem identification is INCORRECT:; cause a dead cat is nobodies problem....ever. A dead cat only presents a rare problem-less solution, can see especially now with internets:

problem-less solution


Nothing to tackle, no problem to pose for OB to solve.

Keep in mind, except for very specific management objectives, you will rarely if ever see me endorse relocation. Considering one of the biggest rabies outbreaks seen in the eastern US started with 3 or 4 raccoons getting relocated out of Atlanta. Well intentioned, but spread from Georgia to Maryland. If you feel the need to trap it, kill it, my message on the matter on the OB has never changed in 10 plus years.

The spread of armadillos is effectively the result of relocations. Prior to the development of the interstate system, armadillos were not really found north of San Antonio (I have the exact date in a presentation, but a bit brain fried as I thumb type) in great numbers.....they typically do alright.

Keep in mind, until a year or so ago, coyotes, foxes and raccoons legally could not be relocated of the point trapped property by John Doe Citizen. Coons had a little flexibility for education permits. Foxes recently got a bit of flexibility with relocation through a rehabber. Coyotes are still a no go.....note no mention of skunks, which is flatout stupid (biggest risk in Texas, and there are people that will relocate them...stupid).

Raccoon in particular do VERY poorly with relocation. Like 75%+ will be dead within 2 weeks of being relocated. They are extremely territorial and have a strong homing sense. Within 24 hours of being released, they are headed home. A high percentage of roadkill raccoons are relocated coons headed home.

Ironically, I am overseeing the relocation of a large number of non-migratory waterfowl. They have created a significant public health issue (we'll just say there are about 65 animals on s 2.3 acre pond....standard for maintaining water quality is ~2 per acre). I have been addling eggs for 2 months, so we have NO nesting success. Political will is not there put them down (my preference), sooooo they are going where nature will take its course pretty quickly.

Just found this thread - highly entertained.

My wife is a cat person.... I am not. We have had 8 cats all indoor/outdoor.

We currently have 2 cats.

Nature makes sure that we never have more than 2 for long. Whenever we get a third; one gets killed.

I've found some remains/fur of all of them except 1.

Cody - hit by car
Dusty - eaten by coyotes he was 12 a very savvy cat
Oliver - eaten by coyotes
Buddy - disappeared
Gracie - eaten by coyotes
Frank - eaten by coyotes
Sully - a very wise mostly outdoor cat he has lived to 8 years old
Boo - an abandoned feral and somewhat MR cat is 4 and mostly indoor now


I suppose I could do something about the coyotes but honestly if I did we'd have 8 cats so........

Every night I check for the cat(s) before I got to bed to bring them in, but if they aren't home..... good luck.

I just finished having a new vegetable garden installed at our new home. Neighbor across the street let's her cat roam... I have caught it spraying my bbq grill ( thank goodness it is covered and I can spray wash it down) twice, and now I am finding cat poop in the fresh sandy loam I brought in for the garden.

I have asked her to not let the cat roam because I do.not want her cats poop around my fresh veggies when I plant next spring nor do I want my grill to smell like cat pee. Her response , "oh my cat would never do that... he just stretches his legs." I did give fair warning I would put out live capture traps next spring and any cats caught will be taken to city pound. Her face went blank after that. Oh well, we do have some foxes running around in early morning. Maybe one of them will get to the cat in the trap before I do.

Some of you are just flat out dicks when it comes to cats. Had that cougar nailed your prized retriever you'd be singing a different tune. Since when is the middle of a city a "fos's habitat", and why is its eating of lizards, rodents, birds, etc....so much more beneficial?

B-1 83 said:

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Some of you are just flat out dicks when it comes to cats. Had that cougar nailed your prized retriever you'd be singing a different tune. Since when is the middle of a city a "flx's habitat", and why is its eating of lizards, rodents, birds, etc....so much more beneficial?

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you need to lighten up francis.

you ever tried to coral a cat that really wants to go out and yowls incessantly.... or tried to leash them or keep them in the yard.

i can protect my dogs easier..... cats are on their own... which is how they want it.