Abstract
AbstractThe red fox Vulpes vulpes has traditionally been subjected to control efforts throughout much of its range. In this article, we present data on the sex and age composition of red foxes culled at bait sites in an area of southeastern Norway. While an excess of males were shot in early and mid‐winter, equal proportions of males and females were shot in early spring. Apparently, females are more nutritionally stressed in March due to pregnancy and therefore visit bait sites more frequently. Culling earlier in winter will predominantly remove males and will bias the sex composition in the population towards females.
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