... natural predator since the wolf became extinct so unless there is a way of controlling these creatures, they will overrun the country. Foxhunting is most natural way of doing this, and has been for hundreds and hundreds of years. The hound becomes the predator in place of the wolf and so controls the species and keeps the fox population at a sustainable level. Most people in the country will agree to this much. It is here where the controversy begins, that is how to control the fox. Admittedly, there are alternatives to hunting foxes, but all of these can result in a much more painful and prolonged death on the fox's part. The fox could be poisoned, that is poisoned bait could be left in hope that a fox will happily devour it, the only flaw being that rabbits, hedgehogs or even badgers could intercept, therefore killing many other animals than ...

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