Fox with serious mange.

[Buck154]

.   What is the best course of action if I see him again?

 

22......or shotgun

[formakos]

Shotgun with buckshot if not dangerous in your area.

[stratocaster]

Well, unfortunately we have a "NO DISCHARGE" ordinance with 450  feet of houses and I am under that so that option is out.    Bow would be my only choice and getting DFW involved.  Anti's to my left no pun intended.  

[Bucndoe]

Well, unfortunately we have a "NO DISCHARGE" ordinance with 450  feet of houses and I am under that so that option is out.    Bow would be my only choice and getting DFW involved.  Anti's to my left no pun intended.  

 

Fish and Wildlife won't respond for that 

[Lunatic]

Leave it be, it will run away. If it has mange it will curl up in a ball in the woods and die on its own. At 16 pounds tops, it shouldn't be that much of a threat

 

 

You kill it if you can. For one its a horrible death for the animal, and two it infects every animal it gets in contact with, including other foxes and even your dog. You are doing it a favor by taking it out.

[Shootemandmountem]

you know what you have to do

[buckfever1974]

Never admit that you are going to do anything illegal on a website either in case it comes back on you.

[formakos]

Get some shorts for your .22!!!!  Also, you may be able to get it with a snare.

[stratocaster]

Get some shorts for your .22!!!!  Also, you may be able to get it with a snare.

I can't shoot any firearm in my yard due to DISCHARGE ORDINANCE OF 450' FROM OCCUPIED DWELLING.  I can use a snare but have no idea on how to set it up.

[formakos]

Google how to set a snare.  Very easy.  Also, a .22 short doesn't make much noise.  Chances are, you can use one and not be cited.  

[Bucksnbows]

Ever hear of the triple Ss?  There's a lot to be said for doing the right thing and not talking about it.  This is New Jersey, and we need to do things differently than the the rest of the nation.  A post like this in nearly every other state would bring a lot of laughter, but we all know your situation.  A .22 short makes less noise than a lawnmower backfiring.    

[loaded4bear]

 

 

At 16 pounds tops, it shouldn't be that much of a threat 

 

 

 

 

It's a fox, not a Bull Mastiff 

 

 

 

I'd rather take on a mastiff ...

 

[stratocaster]

Ever hear of the triple Ss?  There's a lot to be said for doing the right thing and not talking about it.  This is New Jersey, and we need to do things differently than the the rest of the nation.  A post like this in nearly every other state would bring a lot of laughter, but we all know your situation.  A .22 short makes less noise than a lawnmower backfiring.    

Yes, I know all about SSS.  I haven't seen the fox for a day so he probably met his demise. Hopefully.