 In the United Kingdom , hares are seen most frequently on arable farms , especially those with fallow land , wheat and sugar beet crops . In mainly grass farms their numbers are raised when there are improved pastures , some arable crops and patches of woodland . They are seen less frequently where foxes are abundant or where there are many buzzards . They also seem to be fewer in number in areas with high rabbit populations . Although they are shot as game when they are plentiful , this is a self @-@ limiting activity and is less likely to occur in localities where they are scarce . 
