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 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 – Katanning H Hardware
2016 3rd Place – Oxley Inmates – Cut’n’Cote Katanning
2016 2nd Place – Badgebup Strikers – Arms & Cartridge Supplies
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
- to our sponsors: Elders for the ear tags for everyone, Katanning Betta Home Living, ACS, Cut’n’Cote Katanning, and Katanning H Hardware
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!
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