Animal Quote by Roger Gale
“There is no hunt in Thanet, nor is there a fox problem. There is no Tooting hunt, no Wandsworth hunt and no Clapham hunt, but we can see foxes on their streets at night. If we want to control vermin we should work out how to deal with that problem. The idea that foxhunting controls the fox population is arrant nonsense.”
About This Quote
Source Parliamentary Speech: UK House of Commons, 2023
Fox hunting does not control fox numbers; it is a myth used to justify the sport.
In simple terms: Fox hunting is ineffective for population control.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence‑based pest management.
Themes
environment
animal welfare
myths
policy
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
policy
informative
When to use this quote
- urban wildlife management
- agricultural pest control
- legislation debates
Key Concepts
ecology
population dynamics
cultural tradition
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternative methods could replace hunting?
- How can public opinion be shifted?
A Different Perspective
Changing long‑standing practices can face strong cultural resistance.
