What to record
FoxScan is a purpose-built community website for recording sightings of foxes, evidence, impacts and control activities.
Sightings or evidence of foxes
Such as observations of foxes, footprints, scats, barks or camera photos. The more information you record,
the more informative the fox map will become over time. Trends in movement will start to emerge, which can
be used to decide where control should be undertaken.
Fox attacks or problems
Such as killing or mauling lambs, poultry, domestic pets, etc. Recording the damage that foxes cause is
important for deciding when and where fox control should be undertaken. It can also be used to help you
access resources and support.
Control activities
Such as baiting, trapping, ground shooting, etc. Recording control activities can help you to (1) create a
map of where you are focusing your efforts and keep a record of where you have used a technique, (2)
evaluate whether changes are needed, and (3) help you work with your neighbours to synchronise control to
get the best outcomes.
All information regarding control is managed privately.
How to record information
- Register and Login
Register as a new user here. If you
have forgotten your password, you can reset it here.
- View existing data on the Map
Zoom to your location on the map, and click on any existing records. Please note, only publicly visible records
display on the map. Private records will not display on the map.
- Adding a new record
Select the 'Record Data' button at the top-left of the Map, and then select 'Sightings', Damage' or 'Control'
- Selecting the location for your record
Click on the map to place a marker on the map at the location for your record.
- Submit your record
Answer the questions and submit your record. You can select to share your record with everyone (Public), or keep the
record private (Private).
View Group Records
If you are a member of a private group, click on 'Select Data' at the top right of the Map, and select your group
name. Once selected, the map will display your group's records. If you wish to create or join a local private
group,
contact us for assistance.
When part of a private group, you can view all records from all members (including private records) which can
help
you to prevent fox problems, respond to fox issues, and plan future control activities together as a
Group.
Contact us
for assistance.