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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15% Yes |
85% No |
11% Yes |
80% No |
5% Yes, this is a tradition that supports rural communities |
4% No, this is a cruel sport which should remain illegal |
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Unique answers from Non-Civil Parish or Community voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9P7FQK75mos5MO
No and the practice should be explicitly illegal with no loopholes such as trail hunting. It is out dated and has no place in modern society.
@9PWDD5L 5mos5MO
Yes but you should require a hunting permit and issue quotas for the amount of foxes that are allowed to be hunted by a person within a year
@9NMKFSQ6mos6MO
No. But individuals whose poultry/livestock are damaged by foxes should not be punished for hunting down said fox with a dog as long as it is not exposed to undue suffering.
@9P6LYBD5mos5MO
No, it's cruel, if there is an issue with foxes in an area then the natural predator of the fox should be introduced
@92FC2LM3yrs3Y
No but farmers should continue to shoot foxes for being threats to their livelihoods
@9T3DSPH3mos3MO
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
@9QBL4X45mos5MO
Must be atheist by the famers and make sure the roads. Do T agree but let's do it safe . Munck jack running is going to kill me and the mini jack ., indjnt fancy dieing today deer and a banger flip.ped us over .
@9Q99JZ65mos5MO
Those involved in the chase should have to pay compensation to the residents of involved properties and land.
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