Lamping involves using lights in pitch darkness to startle animals before shooting them or using dogs to chase them. Three people are usually involved - a driver, a shooter and a "lamp man".
What is the purpose of lamping?
Lamping is a form of pest control involving the shooting of foxes and ground game at night with the aid of powerful lights. Hunters' lamps can illuminate areas up to 300 metres away, and are sometimes fixed to a vehicle.
What is the best time to go lamping?
1. What's the right time to go out lamping foxes?
- Foxes are generally nocturnal and see excellently at night.
- Wait until it is properly dark outside before setting off.
- During the night foxes will sleep for a while – usually from around midnight until 3am.
