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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Response rates from 902 Westmeath voters.
18% Yes |
82% No |
13% Yes |
78% 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 Westmeath voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9ZDW5P92wks2W
If the fox is a danger to your animals on your farm yes other then that if there’s a hunting season for fox hunting they should stick to it
@9ZD69XP2wks2W
Yes, so long as the fox population remains stable and is not hunted in mass to the point that their species is put in danger
@9Z9B9Y42wks2W
No it’s a cruel sport for literally 0 reason and are only for rich bastar*s who have nothing else to do in their life except sit their fat *** on a horse with 50 beagles chasing 1 fox how about doing some f’ing good in the world instead of spreading more hate
@9F2MBPC1yr1Y
No, grant easier access to firearms
@9DZQ79J1yr1Y
Yes, I love killing innocent animals
@9SZSJTT3mos3MO
It should be restricted, and the foxes must be tagged by a National Animal Ministry of somesorts, and proven to be an elder, to justify such practice
@9N94HWP6mos6MO
No, I do not support it. It should be illegal whether with dogs or without and all bloodsports should be banned.
@9F49VTM1yr1Y
Yes, As long as it doesn't effect the local fox population of the area
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