Fox hunting, also known as "fox calling," takes place during the harshest winter months in January and February. During this time, male foxes (referred to as "tod") leave their territories in search of vixens in heat.

Often, multiple male foxes chase a single female, with the one closest to her driving away the others. Especially during this period, the night air is filled with the howling and barking calls of foxes. During the day, pairs of foxes rest in dens, where mating also occurs.

The fur of foxes in winter is beautifully colored, adding to the beauty of the hunting experience.

Luring

Foxes can be lured using a decoy that imitates injured prey.

Successful luring requires knowledge of the right places for baiting and the animals' resting spots during the mating season. It involves understanding cover, wind patterns, animal behavior, and most importantly, the ability to perfectly mimic animal calls.

Hunting period

December 1st - February 28th

Biology

Foxes inhabit extensive and smaller forests, ranging from lowlands to mountainous regions. During the summer, they can also be found in fields, where they find good cover among cultivated crops.

Their diet is diverse, ranging from insects to animals the size of roe deer, as well as frogs and small fish. Besides roadsides, they seek out injured animals and occasionally visit garbage dumps or urban areas.