I know akenaton, I know this happens. But a fox is an animal not a terrorist. It operates by instinct not malice aforethought.
I agree they need controlling. But NOT with cruelty or for sport.
A fox being quickly shot is not so heartbreaking as a fox being hunted, terrified and ripped to bits.

I get very cross when seagulls poo on my washing. But I don't want to torture them to death. It's paranoid to imagine they're plotting to ruin as much of my husband's underwear as possible.
There are ways round all these annoyances.