The fox was being chased by large hounds.
a15
The fox was mortally wounded.
Protecting farmers is an important social value.
a16
It is admitted in the pleadings that
a fox is a wild and noxious beast.
a17
Foxes are noxious animals.
Encouraging hunting helps protect farmers from noxious animals.
A noxious animal being chased by large hounds shall be deemed mortally wounded.