These are specialized cartridges intended for shooting small, non-game animals that are essentially pests, including prairie dogs, ground squirrels, coyotes, foxes and rabbits, that are either a threat to agriculture or wildlife management, or are potentially dangerous.
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David Szondy
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
Typically, foxes are not a serious issue for homeowners.
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