Vigils: Fox Hunting Not Compliant with Animal Welfare Standards

The Action Alliance Fox calls for nationwide vigils. Fox hunting is ecologically useless and earth dog hunting is not compliant with animal welfare standards.

Editorial team Wild beim Wild — June 19, 2023

Vigils against Fox Hunting

For June 23, the Action Alliance Fox is calling for nationwide vigils. The focus is on the ecologically useless fox hunt and the cruel earth dog hunt. In this hobby hunt, hunting dogs flush out fox families in their dens.

Earth Dog Hunting Is Not Compliant with Animal Welfare Standards

Especially for a vixen and her cubs, the den is their last refuge. Even by the rules of recreational hunters, earth dog hunting is not in keeping with fair chase principles and is therefore unlawful. In Germany there are around 100 dachshund or terrier clubs with artificial earths. More on the topics of animal welfare issues, animal welfare and animal rights.

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You can help all animals and our planet with compassion. Choose compassion on your plate and in your glass. Go vegan.

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