what's the best sound for calling grey fox

J.O.B

J.O.B

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I was wondering what's yall's favorite sounds for grey fox? cant seem to call any of the little buggers.
 
Any gray fox distress, cottontail, high pitched bird
Edit to say…you need to be in the right kind of country/ground for greys imo. The right habitat makes all the difference.
 
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hunt0168 said:
Foxpro Platinum Grey Pup
Foxpro Steeltown Grey Pup
Johnny Stewart Gray Fox Pup Distress
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hunt0168 When you said Johnny Stewart you gave away your age. I have no idea how many I have killed with it. 80 dollars per raw pelt back in the day.
 
old cat said:
hunt0168 When you said Johnny Stewart you gave away your age. I have no idea how many I have killed with it. 80 dollars per raw pelt back in the day.
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Man we used to trap off our bikes as kids in the early 80’s. I remember green coons for $25-30, fox for $40-60, and cats for $70-90. All that was green too. We didn’t have coyotes down here back then, ain’t no telling what those would’ve brought.
 
old cat said:
hunt0168 When you said Johnny Stewart you gave away your age. I have no idea how many I have killed with it. 80 dollars per raw pelt back in the day.
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Well, I just might be on the edge at 55, but that sound has put wings on more grey fox than any other if I had to guess. FWIW, I still dump a coyote or two each year with JS Gray fox Red fox fight!
 
Any grey fox distress sound is great for calling grey fox. Prey distress works but if you are targeting grey fox nothing brings them in like fox sounds. When they respond to fox distress they usually come in fast and hard so be ready. They often respond in less than a minute and run right to the caller. Grey foxes are fairly easy to call. If you are not calling any you are probably in the wrong place. Target rocky/brushy areas and look for fox sign. They're more like to come to a call in areas that don't have a lot of coyotes.
 
Spurchaser said:
Man we used to trap off our bikes as kids in the early 80’s. I remember green coons for $25-30, fox for $40-60, and cats for $70-90. All that was green too. We didn’t have coyotes down here back then, ain’t no telling what those would’ve brought.
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I did the same’ your comment brought back memories.
 
J.O.B said:
I was wondering what's yall's favorite sounds for grey fox? cant seem to call any of the little buggers.
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Every comment above is good, high pitched sounds get their attention. Greys are easily triggered. You can make sounds by kissing the back of your hand, short and long kisses. Another great sound that I’ve had the most luck with is coyote pup sounds. Also grey fox distress, but stay away from that bark/scream sounds that call manufactures like to put out. It’s more of a threat sound it may work but it spooks them too. Referring more towards den sounds like pups whining. I’d like to add something and this refers to any animal you chase. Make sure you are in their area, you may have to find where living. Brush piles, thick areas, draws, spots with lots of cactus. Not sure where you are located but remember check your local game laws. Another very fun hunt, is calling coons and they are pretty easy to call. Best of luck to you, looking forward to you pictures.
 
Forgot to add use a visual attractant, if you can buy one great they work . If not you can get a feather and hang it a foot or so above the ground using the wind to motor it.
 


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