Gray fox dens can be in wood piles, rock outcrops, hollow trees, or brushpiles. But, if you know where to look, there are some subtle but definitive tell-tale signs that will help you spot the differences when you are confused by which canid is on your camera trap. Pups may not disperse until January or February, though family bonds weaken in late summer. Surprising that is, especially for a mammal nearly the size of coyote.

The gray fox does not only jump high up the tree but it can also jump from one branch to the other. The gray fox is found throughout the eastern United States and in the western states north to northwestern Oregon, central Nevada, and northern Colorado. Adults are sexually mature by 1 year old. Silver Fox. In addition, an adult male is about 35 – 50 centimetres tall at their shoulders. Gray foxes are found in the lower half of the Nearctic and northwestern part of the Neotropics. Swift Fox. The material is taken from a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for a Master of Science Degree in Game Management at Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn. Because a gray fox might spend years or even its entire life in this small range, they soon learn to know their ranges very well.

If food is abundant, gray fox will become fatter and heavier than usual. Travelling habits are erratic as the gray fox seems to wander within its territory seeking foods. In New York State, the Gray Fox is one of ten species of furbearers that may be hunted. Project Dates: September 2017 – August 2018 Details: No bigger than the average housecat, and with an amazing ability to climb trees, the Gray Fox is one of the most unique members of the dog family – and sadly one of the rarest mammals in Canada. Its range covers nearly 70 million km 2 (27 million sq mi) including as far north as the Arctic Circle. Gray foxes tend to be active from the late evening hours until dawn. These include the red fox, grey fox, and coyote. Gray foxes are not observed as frequently as red foxes due to their reclusive nature and more nocturnal habits. Sadly, due to its gorgeous coat, the silver fox is farmed and killed for fur. This type of fox can range in color, from all black to a bluish-grey. The gray fox has pointed ears, a pointed muzzle and long hooked claws. — John James Audubon, quoted from The Imperial Collection of Audubon Animals, 1967. This paper reports the findings of an investigation on breeding, denning, and range of activity of the gray fox, Urocyon cinereoargenteus, in Alabama. The gray fox is a small, lean animal, about 31 - 44 inches long including tail, and 12 - 16 inches in height measured at the shoulder. It climbs so frequently that gray fox is sometimes referred to as tree fox.