Hobby hunter shoots nursing vixen
In brief, foxes are not considered pests or dangerous to humans. They are a natural component of many ecosystems and play important roles in regulating populations of rodents and other small animals. However, they can occasionally cause damage in gardens, on farms, or to livestock, which is why some people may find them a nuisance. Overall, it is important to find a balance between human needs and the preservation of biodiversity.
Criminal complaint against hobby hunter
The Naturschutzinitiative e.V. has filed a criminal complaint: On 18.05.2023, a vixen was shot that was clearly nursing young. Under the Federal Hunting Act, adult foxes may not be killed if they are needed to raise their young.
Fox cubs starve in the den
«It must be assumed that the fox cubs left behind in the den will no longer be cared for and will face a cruel death by starvation,» stated the expert advisors of the NI. The hobby hunter faces up to five years imprisonment. More on the topic of crime and hunting and hunting legislation.
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