How do you use the fox flute?
More than 100 years ago in Germany, a few lure hunting experts
imitated the rattle of the fox with an ocarina (an old folk instrument). Today
a fox flute is still a successful luring instrument in Australia and England. Imagine
the fine whining of a bitch in heat. It's similar to the whimpering of a female dog when
she is looking for a mate. Only somewhat finer and clearer, like a bright little bell. Humans
only perceive these sounds at a short distance, but the male fox can hear them at around 800
metres. Take the fox flute into your mouth, leave the hole open and blow (breathe)
lightly into it, so that first a long drawn-out ...kujöww, and then two to three times a
short kuju...kujuu...kuju is emitted. It should sound like a fine little bell, clear, bright
and melodic, and be used no more than three to five times in one place.
The best time is from the end of November until the main mating season and then after the main mating season
until the end of February.