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Foxes #751914

Asked May 24, 2021, 7:04 PM EDT

There appear (via night-time cameras) to be 3 young foxes and 1 adult living in a natural area adjacent to our house here in Hillsborough. They appear to be active from nightfall to dawn, including on our front porch. The remains of small animals on our front lawn is an almost daily discovery. Would appreciate any advice as to whether they will move on or do we need to learn how to live alongside. You counsel would be appreciated.

Orange County North Carolina

Expert Response

I provided you with the phone number of the Wildlife biologist.  Were you able to speak with him about the foxes? 

I hope this helps. Replied June 01, 2021, 12:43 PM EDT
Thanks for checking in, Mart.  

We just returned home, so this afternoon I left both a voicemail and a text at the number you provided for Mr. Jason.  Hopefully, he'll respond soon.  

Take Good Care,

roger

On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 12:43 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied June 01, 2021, 2:34 PM EDT

Please let me know how it works out.

I hope this helps. Replied June 02, 2021, 6:33 AM EDT
FYI: Still no response from Mr. Jason.
On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 2:33 PM Roger Callanan, Emeritus <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Thanks for checking in, Mart.  

We just returned home, so this afternoon I left both a voicemail and a text at the number you provided for Mr. Jason.  Hopefully, he'll respond soon.  

Take Good Care,

roger

On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 12:43 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied June 07, 2021, 5:47 PM EDT
FYI: Still no response

On Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 5:44 PM Roger Callanan, Emeritus <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
FYI: Still no response from Mr. Jason.

On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 2:33 PM Roger Callanan, Emeritus <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Thanks for checking in, Mart.  

We just returned home, so this afternoon I left both a voicemail and a text at the number you provided for Mr. Jason.  Hopefully, he'll respond soon.  

Take Good Care,

roger

On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 12:43 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied June 14, 2021, 4:45 PM EDT

I don't know why Jason hasn't returned your call. Here is a link about foxes.  Call the helpline number below.  They should be able to provide additional guidance.

https://www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Learning/documents/Profiles/Mammals/Co%20exist%20with%20foxes_Update-2018.pdf

Call: <personal data hidden>. The Wildlife Helpline is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

I hope this helps. Replied June 15, 2021, 4:40 PM EDT
This information sheet is quite helpful.  Thanks so much!

Take Good Care,

roger

On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 4:40 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied June 15, 2021, 4:52 PM EDT

Let me know if you make the call and what the NC wildlife commission recommends.

I hope this helps. Replied June 16, 2021, 8:31 AM EDT

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