They often den up in woodchuck or badger holes. Dens are usually found in dense woods. The den, however, is little more than a nursery because fox prefer to sleep in the open, even during winter. The average size of an adult fox is 15 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder and a weight of 10 to 12 pounds. Foxes have an average home range varying from one to four miles.
Red fox are extremely adaptable and thrive under a variety of conditions.
Common throughout Minnesota, red fox are seen most often resting or trotting in open fields of farm country. All rights reserved.