Repeal means not only a return to fox hunting but also stag hunting with dogs. These activities are unacceptable to over 75% of the population who want to see these illegal practices remain banned. Ireland recently made the historic decision in June 2010 to ban stag hunting. It would be extraordinary and illogical for England and Wales to advocate a return to these activities. Germany banned hunting with dogs over 70 years ago since it was considered cruel and practices lamping instead ( shooting at night to a bright light) which is deemed the more humane method of control.
The Hunting Act is about banning the unnecessary suffering experienced by wild mammals. Foxes are chased, attacked and killed by hounds in tradtional fox hunting.
