In 2004 the government passed the Hunting Act which banned the practice of hunting mammals with dogs in England and Wales. The Act allows dogs to sniff out foxes but bans them from killing. The Act does not prevent hunters from using dogs to “drag hunt" which uses dogs to track and sniff out foxes. Proponents argue that fox hunting with dogs is a time honored tradition that supports rural communities. Opponents argue that killing foxes with dogs is cruel since the hunted animals suffer severe physiological and psychological stress during the hunt - whether they are killed or not.
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Dont really care either way, however foxes should be kept under control as they can carry disease and can destroy habitat
No, Hunt the human tories instead
@95YPGKDPlaid Cymru3yrs3Y
Not with dogs, yes with rifles
Yes, but only if proof that fox populations are out of control, not as sport.
@92FWQVVLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Yes, if it is done with only two dogs used to flush the fox.
@8YTYF58Liberal Democrat3yrs3Y
yes, only if there is no fox involved and a man-made scent should be followed
No, and ban trail hunting
No, and the police need to do more to enforce current laws and stricter punishments for those that break it
Yes, but only when culling is necessary.
Only if there is an environmental & ecosystem benefit
@8SG5YCCLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
Yes, they have an interest in keeping the foxes (and surrounding wildlife) alive but in check
It has its place in controlling fox population..but carefully controlled and less of an event
Unless you eat it or for fur
Yes but people who do this should need a permit by law
@9C6CG4GLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
I don't like it but I don't think it should be illegal
No, that is absolutely barbaric
@8WGM4WBLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
No but it is a rich persons opportunity
@937C8SR3yrs3Y
Yes, nut only if the strict and humane regulations of the Hunting Act are met
@8WTNF6XLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Yes if the fox is fake or just a rag
Yes, but I would by no means advocate it.
@8TZ9LQDLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they use a scent not a real fox
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