More foxes are being killed than before the Hunting Act came into force, so surely it’s been detrimental to animal welfare?
There is no scientific evidence to support this argument. The Hunting Act is not about preventing the control of foxes; it is about the way this is done. The Hunting Act has taken the worst cruelty elements out of hunting for sport and this is something the public supports. Hunters can no longer allow packs of dogs to chase and kill wild animals for sport.
