John Ferrell triad.rr.com> writes: >=20 > On 6/23/2011 10:39 PM, YES NOPE9 wrote: > > I am dealing with an urban fox issue. Two double lots are side by side= .. On them are a house and a duplex. There > You need to man up here a bit... > Unwanted Fox population is a collection of varmints. Transferring the=20 > problem to your neighbors is not an answer. Here in Central North=20 > Carolina we have rabies to contend with. As far as domesticating them,=20 > forget it. An aggressive unruly dog would be a better candidate for=20 > domestication and as a dog lover I don't recommend that either. First,=20 > try to find a local hunter that traps. The hunter will be aware of the=20 > legal aspects of the matter. If you choose the "Politically correct"=20 > solution of trap and release you may be endangering someone else. Wild=20 > animals that have lost their fear of humans can be very dangerous,=20 > especially to children! >=20 Wild foxes in a neighborhood, especially with children and small pets aroun= d, is not a good idea. If allowed by local codes, .223 or higher caliber rifle w= orks great. Given that foxes let you come to 5 m close, handgun will work too. = If shooting is not possible, then traps or rat poison should do. =20 I know this might be perceived as politically incorrect, but to me when the= re is a question of human safety and wildlife, humans win every time. =20 Sergey Dryga --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .