How to approach fox den?

Alright I managed to find a fox den. They seemed fine with me in the vehicle watching. When I got out to set my tripod up they went back into the den. I sat there for about ten minutes to see if they'd look out but they never did. I then left them alone for about twenty minutes and stopped back but they weren't out.

Should I sit in my vehicle for a couple of sessions so they get used to me? Or should I just set up shop a little ways away and see what happens?

If you have a good view from the vehicle, put a bean bag in the window and shot. That way they only have to get used to the vehicle...and not to humans moving around.

Thanks I may try that. I don't have a bean bag although I really should get one.

I recently found a fox den (posted a thread on it a few days ago) and found this to work.
The first day I got there at like 6am and when I walked up the fox pretty quickly went inside the den and didnt come back out. I got maybe a dozen quick shots.

The second time I went, a few days ago, I got out there before 5am, its was still pretty dark. They tolerated me walking much closer, setting a chair down, sitting in it and shooting them for about an hour and 20 min.

So, for the Kit fox out here I think getting there before its light is super important and being in place. It gets so hot here they go inside before 7am I assume.
Im going back out friday morning at 4am again to see if I can do better, my good friend is bringing his 500 f4 with 1.4tc so Im excited to get better pics!

Here is my thread on the Fox den I saw.
https://photography-on-the.net …p?p=16046887#po​st16046887

Thanks Jeremy! Nice pictures too. Man those foxes have huge ears.

I went out tonight to check on it and they were out running around a little ways away from the den. I manged to get a few snaps in before they disappeared into some tall grass. I'll be spending more and more time with them hopefully to get some nice shots.

jhayesvw wrote in post #16046881
I recently found a fox den (posted a thread on it a few days ago) and found this to work.
The first day I got there at like 6am and when I walked up the fox pretty quickly went inside the den and didnt come back out. I got maybe a dozen quick shots.

The second time I went, a few days ago, I got out there before 5am, its was still pretty dark. They tolerated me walking much closer, setting a chair down, sitting in it and shooting them for about an hour and 20 min.

So, for the Kit fox out here I think getting there before its light is super important and being in place. It gets so hot here they go inside before 7am I assume.
Im going back out friday morning at 4am again to see if I can do better, my good friend is bringing his 500 f4 with 1.4tc so Im excited to get better pics!

Here is my thread on the Fox den I saw.
https://photography-on-the.net …p?p=16046887#po​st16046887

Cool. Thanks for this!

Here is my 3rd attempt.
Got there just before 5am (still pretty much dark) and set up.

https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1310510

Nice photos Jeremy. I got some really good photos the other night. When I get time I'll post them.

Awesome. I'm looking forward to seeing them.
Fox are so beautiful.

Here's the first set I got.

https://photography-on-the.net …p?p=16073418#po​st16073418

Very nice! Red fox are prettier than the kit fox I have but you take what you can.

Thanks Jeremy. I just uploaded my second set tonight. And ya much better than no fox photos at all.

https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1312240

They like bread. I have hand feed a few wild foxes .

A can of tuna fish should bring them right out.

Farmer