TURN AUDIO UP! This is the sound of a red fox calling for its mate or potential mate. Red foxes breed in winter, typically from late December through February, with peak activity in January and February. The gray fox mating season typically runs from January to April, with peaks in February and March. Breeding Cycle: Courtship (Winter): Males and females hunt and travel together, often making distinctive barking or screaming sounds. Mating (Jan-Feb): The female (vixen) comes into heat for a few