Gray Fox

Appearance & Identification

Salt-and-pepper gray back with reddish sides and a black-tipped tail.

Preferred Habitat

Hardwood ridges and hemlock bottoms; often seen near stone walls and old farm foundations.

Seasonal Behavior

Curious but cautious. Uses a wide variety of vocalizations. Primarily nocturnal but active in daytime during the mid-winter breeding season.

Recommended Tactics

Regional Trapping Sets for Gray Fox: Grays prefer thicker cover; use "Dirt-Holes" tucked inside wood lines or brush piles. They respond better to loud, fatty baits than Reds. [Learn Gray Fox Sets here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0awnTqTxU9U)