In rural areas they prefer diverse habitats consisting of intermixed cropland, rolling farmland, brush, pastureland, mixed hardwood stands, and edges of open areas that provide suitable hunting grounds. The size of individual red fox home range varies. Dens are prepared in late winter at which time the female restricts her activities to the vicinity of the den site. There is a preference for loose soils on well-drained sites near or within vegetative cover. The same den may be used for many generations, with burrows being added each year.
Most dens have at least two openings.
Red foxes are omnivorous. They eat a variety of animals and plant materials depending mainly on the availability of the food source. Seasonal variations are prominent in the diet of red foxes. Red foxes show a strong preference for certain wild berries and fruits. Establishment of fruit producing shrubs and trees should be encouraged.