From bull fighting to game hunting, the acts of killing animals for the purpose of entertainment, known as “blood sports”, have, and continue to be practiced all over the world. Fox hunting is one such blood sport. The sport of fox hunting involves the use of a pack of dogs to track, chase down, and kill a wild fox, while the members of the hunt follow by horseback.

Most commonly practiced in the United Kingdom, this sport is a very contentious issue at the moment. A number of issues have been raised, both in support, and in protest to the continued activity of the sport. Here we will look at various aspects of the sport, focusing on the problems surrounding its current state.