Surely, a ban on hunting would be better for the fox?
A. “The trouble is people see pictures of cowering foxes, feel sympathy for the fox, and then immediately conclude that foxhunting should be banned. There’s no real thought about what effect such a ban would in fact have on foxes. Of course, what would happen would be that far more would be shot, trapped and gassed” (Jim Barrington, former Executive Director of the League Against Cruel Sports). Responsible management must address alternatives, and the welfare implications of them, before giving time to legislation.
