Katanning’s 2016 Fox Shoot was as successful as ever, with 10 teams culling nearly as many feral pest animals as the 14 teams of 2015!
The 2016 teams

The 2016 Fox Shoot teams and their bounty

The Results:

Place Team Name Foxes (x10) Cats (x5) Rabbits (x2) Points Total
10 Broomehill Bandits 0 0 0 0
9 Money on the Fox 4 1 9 63
8 Missed Again 7 0 0 70
7 Kowald Blood 6 0 10 80
6 Lead Poisoning 9 1 9 113
5 Fox on the Run 11 0 9 128
4 Fox Harrisers 14 0 15 170
3 Oxley Inmates 13 0 21 172
2 Badgebup Strikers 29 1 17 329
1 Broomehill Wild Wild West 34 0 13 366
2016 4th Place - Fox Harrisers

2016 4th Place – Fox Harrisers – Katanning H Hardware

2016 3rd Place - Oxley Inmates - Cut'n'Cote Katanning

2016 3rd Place – Oxley Inmates – Cut’n’Cote Katanning

2016 2nd Place - Badgebup Strikers - Arms & Cartridge Supplies

2016 2nd Place – Badgebup Strikers – Arms & Cartridge Supplies

1st Place - Broomehill Wild Wild West - Katanning Betta Home Living

1st Place – Broomehill Wild Wild West – Katanning Betta Home Living

And, if you’re interested, here’s a quick look to compare the last few years of results:
Year Teams Foxes Cats Rabbits Winners
2016 10 127 3 103 Broomehill Wild Wild West
2015 14 182 4 115 Oxley Inmates
2014 11 95 5 39 Kowald Blood
2013 11 104 6 49 Greg’s Gang
2012 11 127 11 49 Team Mills
2011 99 4 93 Team Mills
Many thanks are due:
  • to all the teams who came out and helped manage these feral pests
  • to Bev and Geoff Kowald for providing a great place for breakfast
  • to Jess for taking all the photos
  • to the Lions Club of Katanning for a great feed
    Lions Club of Katanning cooking up a storm

    Lions Club of Katanning cooking up a storm

  • to our sponsors: Elders for the ear tags for everyone, Katanning Betta Home Living, ACS, Cut’n’Cote Katanning, and Katanning H Hardware
Lions Club Logo  H Hardware  ArmsCar Logo and title Betta  Elders Remember, there will be other shoots in March (4th-6th) depending on the area, and you can participate in these too. Contact the local Landcare officer for Wagin, Woodanilling, Dumbleyung, and Kent to find out more details of those shoots. And your ongoing pest management is important throughout the year!