Ernest.. Yes the ban on foxhunting does apply to hounds and horsemen.. however the number of people actually killing foxes(usually by shooting them) at present is confined to the odd farmer protecting his livelihood..... People with dacshunds, terriers and guns would probably come under the hunt scenario though as it is an 'organised' hunt..... What we actually need is a census and a cull... before the problem becomes too great. Best wishes, Mike.