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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@9T3DSPH7mos7MO
If the foxes and Dogs have deadly diseases such as Rabies or if they are severely affect agriculture then it is fine in my opinion, however for entertainment purposes I believe it is extremely wrong
@9P64R6J10mos10MO
I do hunt but fear that if brought back in non hunters will cause alot more problems and currently the hunts illegally kill
@9GZSCZP1yr1Y
No. I support the hunting of animals such as rabbits with the intention to eat them. Hunting foxes is merely a sport and I do not support it.
@95BJZRH3yrs3Y
No, this is a barbaric practice and should be banned everywhere in the UK.
@93SDWTB3yrs3Y
I think the fox hunters should be hunted. Killing for pleasure is not someone beneficial to society
@8YDDRD73yrs3Y
Never for fun but if they are causing problems then only until sorted
@8TXG2TD4yrs4Y
If foxes are counted as vermin and a problem to farmers and countryside businesses they have to be controlled
Yes, but only when culling is necessary.
@95GCPRV3yrs3Y
As a sport that does not harm the animals
@92WJ4XM3yrs3Y
No, all acts of violence should be banned.
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