Fox Hunting Should Be Banned Essay

"Soon some have set off in pursuit of the fox,/" (3.1699). The fox, in many legends and fables, is known to be wily and cunning. On the third hunt, as the huntsmen pursue the fox, they call him a thief. "Here he was hailed, when huntsmen men him;/ Yonder they yelled at him, yapping and snarling;/ There they cried ‘Thief!' and threatened his life,/" (3.1723-25). They hunt him vigorously.

Hunting is a common activity all around the world, and if performed properly, can have many benefits to us and the rest of the planet. The art of hunting has been around since the beginning of time. Living off of the land used to be a necessity across the world, until the mass production of food came along. In America, people do not usually need to hunt to survive. However, the population of animal species needs to be controlled. Too many of one type of animal can cause a drastic change to any ecosystem. Food supplies decline quickly, leaving many animals without food. Hunting can help keep the population of a group of animals at a good number, making the lives of the other

In a hunt such as this, their prey was wild boar. The hunters and their dogs would chase the prey to exhaustion and at that point, go in for the kill. This target was rather dangerous, but nonetheless, the sport was enjoyed. The other form of hunting, Bow and Stable hunting, was considered less strenuous and both men and women participated in the activity. The main weapons used was a bow and arrow or a spear. Riding on horseback, the huntsmen and huntswomen accompanied by several dogs, would drive their prey into and enclosed area. Then, the hunters killed the prey in close range.

In Mexico Biosphere Reserves of El Vizcaino, Mapimi, and El Pinacate, are in the Area of Special Protection of Cuatro Cienegas (Vulpes Macrotis Section VIII “conservation Actions”. In the United States “the Endangered subspecies V. m. Mutica occurs in the Carrizo Plain National Monument and various other federal, state, and private conservation lands (Vulpes Macrotis Section VIII “conservation Actions”). Poaching of the species is prohibited in Idaho, Oregon, and California, and the kit fox is a protected furbearer species in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.” (Kit fox (Vulpes macrotis) Section VII, “Kit fox conservation”). Some kit foxes are held for display and educational purposes, but no breeding efforts have been

In “The Beast of Waste and Desolation” in Barry Holstun Lopez’s book Of Wolves and Men, he writes about the attitudes he encountered from people when discussing wolves. These attitudes came from several different sources, ranging from several different Native American tribes and field biologists to ranchers, trappers, and general residents of the areas where he conducted his research. Lopez expressed his discomfort when he spoke with the latter group, as those people that felt there was nothing wrong with killing wolves, and that the practice, overall, was a good thing. Lopez writes that it seemed many of these people appeared to be filled with a general hatred; of government, laws, and wolves. The killing of wolves held a vengeful element, with no remorse or regret. He goes into detail of the single-minded persecution of the wolf, even though many of the conflicts with wolves were man made. One example provided was of man depleting many of the wolves’ natural prey sources like elk and buffalo, and as a result the wolves turned to preying on the domestic stock instead. Suddenly, man was justified in killing wolves as it became necessary to protect livestock. The larger questions

Oilfield activities at the Naval Petroleum Reserves in California (NPRC) were thought to impact Population dynamics of the endangered San Joaquin Kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) and the factors that influence Kit Fox demographics at the NPRC during 1980 - 95 Kit fox population varied significantly during this period and population estimates ranged from 46 per 0.21 kilometers squared in 1991 to 363 per 1.68 kilometers squared in 1994 the finite rate of population increase ranged from 37% in 1995 to 2.22% in 1993 of the 341 adult and 184 juvenile foxes radio collared 225 were recovered and 142 were dead the annual survival rate for adults was 44% and the average survival rate for juveniles was 14% the average annual reproductive success was

Human-wildlife co-existence is become more and more common due to global environmental changes. The red fox is one of the agilest and adaptive mammals in existence. Over the years, the population of red foxes in North America is gradually increasing. Primarily their habitat is around the Arctic Circle; however, after incidences of glaciation, the change in temperatures necessitated the need to find new habitats. The red fox is also known as Vulpes vulpes has adapted to the urban life and now, it is not uncommon to spot a one or a whole park of red foxes in the North American woods.

In Fox Hunting as Ritual, James Howe describes the ritual of fox hunting in the nineteenth century as one that enforces social hierarchies. The participation, leadership position, and property boundaries of the hunting is limited by rules. Yet, the rural population is brought together as a whole, ran by the social elites. According to the author, humans create rituals around animals, spirits, and other beings in order to make statements about themselves, such as the status of the English upper class. Fox hunting displays more about these people than just their role as wealthy elites. The author describes the attendance of field sports as being independent from invitations, memberships and land ownership; while the sport of hunting in rural

Animal hunting is not only inhumane but can also lead to the extinction of many species. In the essay “Our Animal Rites”, Quindlen asserts that it is “pathetic to consider the firepower” the hunters use in order to “bring down one fair-sized deer” (33). In this quote, she explains that the use of firepower by human to kill innocent animals is unfair and heartrending. Furthermore, Quindlen describes that even though the bears are killed by the “smiling” and triumphant hunters after the “three bear days in the autumn,” the bears look “more dignified than they do” (33). This suggests that hunting animals is not entertaining but rather unacceptable and disgraceful. Furthermore, many species can become extinct due to excessive hunting. In an ecology class, I learned that the extinction rate of species each year is approximately two hundred to two thousand each year. This is an extremely high and alerting rate since there is only around two million species that has been scientifically identified on the planet. In these examples, it can be concluded that the hunting of innocent animals is atrocious and

With ears pricked up, the fox listens for its food’s cries. A cool breeze blows toward the fox carrying the birds’ scent and disguising the fox’s presence, it is a hidden spectre with malicious intentions. Its glass-like amber eyes free of guilt and only focused on its prey, they don’t show emotion they just give a dead stare. Every movement is planned, nothing ever left to chance. The fox is poised to pounce, its body close to the ground with the fur on its belly brushing against leaf

It is early in the morning; the majestic Elk bugles in the distance. The sun is kissing the tops of the peaks with the most beautiful gold, and painting the clouds rose red. The men and women who enjoy the outdoors whether it is hunting or just hiking help make these types of moments possible. Hunting and the ecosystem is tied closely to conservation of land and animals. The articles of “Hunting and the ecosystem” written by the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department (SDGFP), and “Facts and statistics on wildlife conservation” written by Roger Holmes, director of the Fish and Wildlife, touch on how hunting is important in the environment to keep a good balance in the ecosystem. They also point out how hunters do more than any other

Marc Rolfe was minding his own business on a bracing December day, trying to sober up from the night before. The sky wore gray flannel, snowflakes dancing from the lowering clouds. As he walked through the bare, silent woods, he noticed what he supposed was a dog walking toward him. Many of his neighbors in the village owned hounds, so this wasn’t unusual except for the fact that it was alone. The animal continued toward him but slowed to a more wary pace when their eyes met. Marc could see now that it was a fox, wearing a fiery red coat with black-rimmed eyes and a coal black nose. The animal’s chest was an immaculate white, and its four black stockings stood in sharp contrast to the deepening, pure white snow. As the distance between the

One of the most controversial topics in the past and even more so today is hunting. Hunting has been around as long as we know it. Ancient civilizations hunted as a source of food, tools, and clothes. Hunting is the act of one animal pursuing another wild animal and killing it. Humans much like other animals hunt mainly for a source of food, although; humans also hunt as a way of protecting their selves, to remove unwanted animals, and to eliminate predators. Hunting for many has become a challenge; a challenge to kill the elusive game the hunter or huntress is in pursuit of. Many people around the world hunt all different kinds of game. Some animals have become extinct due to over hunting the animals, but laws have been put in place to protect this from happening to other animals. Wildlife conservation foundations have greatly benefited from hunters who have donated billions of dollars to these foundations. Hunters around the world enjoy the pastime, however; to such groups like PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) despise hunting. These anti-hunting groups go as far as condemning those who take part in hunting as a recreational activity of killing animals. Even though many people and groups are against hunting, hunting has boosts local and national economies, improves society, and manages animal populations, which in turn helps the environment.

Kovacs et al. (2012) reported that Bust rat survival was negatively associated with fox activity. Fire may exacerbate the effects of predation on the Bush rat and Swamp rat distribution through various means. Removal of dense ground cover reduces refugia from predators. Even if there are refugia available, they will be concentrated in small pockets of unburnt patches, thus, it increases the risk to predation. Reduced food availability force species to increase foraging activity; thus, increase the risk of predation too. Additionally, simplified habitat eases predators to move across the landscape. Predators like fox can take advantages of ground cover removal. Another predator like birds can also take advantages. Unlike arboreal mammals which can shelter and hide in tree hollows, ground cover removal by fire could significantly reduce bush rat and swamp rat abundance. As a consequence, increased predation after fires could cause local extinction (Catling

To protect sheep against foxes, a combination of methods is most effective, as well as: shooting when necessary, poisoning, trapping, using guardian animals as Alpacas and/or Lama that scares foxes or other predators away, fencing, and land management practices (it describe the way that land is managed – the means by which a land use outcome is achieved).