Farmers themselves will say there are better ways of controlling fox population.
The evaluation also found that a sustained annual reduction of 65% is required to achieve real declines in fox populations.
Therefore, unlike other methods of controlling the fox population, it is argued that hunting with dogs resembles natural selection.
Shooting is often proposed as a method of controlling the fox population.
Sir,- When the local fox hunts are just a memory who will be there to control the ever-increasing fox population?
Since the early 1990's, the fox population on the islands has dropped to 85 from about 1,800.
Within a week, they had become acquainted with the local fox population, which was considerable and very crafty.
One summer, an outbreak of rabies spreads through the fox population.
The biggest problem for hedgehogs is the rise in the fox population.
Silver foxes comprise up to 8% of Canada's red fox population.