Answers Quote by Ian Cawsey
“I once visited an RSPCA hospital in Norfolk. I spoke to the vets working there, and asked them how many times they had had to treat a fox that had been brought in with a shooting injury. The answer from a vet who had worked there for many years was, Not once. When I asked him why, he said,You can take it from me that when the fox is shot in the countryside by somebody trained, it is dead.”
About This Quote
Source Interview, Norfolk RSPCA, 2020
A trained shooter ensures a fox's death, making veterinary treatment unnecessary.
In simple terms: Trained hunters kill quickly; vets rarely treat such injuries.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge the role of skill in outcomes.
Themes
Hunting
Wildlife
Veterinary care
Ethics
Rural life
Mood
Matter-of-fact
Sober
Type
statement
observation
When to use this quote
- Rural hunting
- Veterinary practice
- Wildlife management
Key Concepts
Animal welfare
Professional expertise
Field ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the ethical implications?
- How does this affect wildlife populations?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all trained shooters act responsibly.
