From: Jonathan Spencer, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>I think a ban on fox hunting will be the worst thing to happen
>>to foxes ever.
>>
>>Steve.
>
>
> Steve, & Neil,
>
> I dunno, Steve.
> Here in the US, there have been several bans on hunting
>various things with dogs (hounds, if you will), and the species have
>bounded back in numbers that could not be ignored. For instance,
>Black Bear & Cougar (mountain lion).
But neither of those species is classed as vermin (agricultural pest if
you prefer) nor do they have a year round open season on them. Foxes
can be shot, trapped or snared all year round and by anyone who has the
landowner's permission. You don't even need any form of hunting licence
to do this.
> Here's what I think will happen:
> You will have a steady increase in the actual population
>of the fox. Especially in the urban areas, cats and squirrel populations
>will be diminished.
I don't believe that cats feature on the fox's menu: mice, birds, worms,
fish & chips, pizza and hamburgers yes, but not domestic cats.
--Jonathan Spencer, firearms examiner
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