Message from the Hunt Saboteurs Association 29th November 2023 Whilst we all know what hunts are using quad bikes for – the terrier boxes on the front along with digging equipment being a dead giveaway – there’s no plausible excuse to have terrier men on a so called “trail hunt”, there is still some confusion …
Pro-shooting minister approves gamebird licences despite bird flu warning
29th November 2023 Exclusive: Lord Benyon overruled his own experts to allow release of pheasants and partridges in protected sites A pro-shooting environment minister allowed gamebirds to be released into protected wildlife sites for hunting despite his own experts warning it could spread bird flu to at-risk species. Lord Richard Benyon, who himself owns a …
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Peregrine falcon found dead in illegal trap in Scotland
28th November 2023 A peregrine falcon was found dead in a 'barbaric' illegal trap in woodland near Edinburgh. Police are investigating after the body of the protected bird of prey was discovered 100 yards from a public footpath near Wester Bavelaw, Balerno, on Thursday (November 28). Wildlife crime officer DC Daniel Crilley, said: “This protected …
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Sabs Attacked While Saving Deer From Quantocks Staghounds
Message from Hunt Saboteurs Association 28th November 2023 North Dorset Hunt Sabs were attacked by a drunken hunt master and his accomplices at a meet of the Somerset-based Quantock Staghounds yesterday. Image: Mendip Hunt Sabs. A previous hind hunt. North Dorset and Mendip Hunt Sabs were in attendance to try to stop the hunt from …
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South Shropshire Hunt Terrierman runs over a farmer after he caught them trespassing
26th November 2023 Message from Shropshire Against Bloodsports South Shropshire Hunt Terrierman runs over farmer. (reg EX72 VHH) https://twitter.com/realwildmilkco/status/1728552929064595733?s=46&t=aVZk3XeQuU16qedLZheUOQ
Two-thirds of confirmed illegal killings of birds of prey last year linked to shooting estates
From Channel 4 News 23rd November 2023 Around two-thirds of the confirmed illegal killings of birds of prey last year are linked to shooting estates. That's according to the RSPB's latest report on bird crime, which we can exclusively reveal. Buzzards, red kites, goshawks, hen harriers, peregrine falcons and white-tailed eagles have all fallen victim …
Can you help with this wildlife crime investigation?
Message from North Yorkshire Police 22nd November 2023 We need to trace these three men following a serious case of badger sett interference. It happened in Nunnington, between Malton and Helmsley. Police enquiries are under way and we believe the men pictured may have information that could help. If you recognise them or have any …
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Hunt saboteur in Bethersden, near Ashford, screams as man knocks phone out of her hand in heated clash
17th November 2023 Footage has emerged of a hunt saboteur being confronted by a man who then knocks her phone out of her hand. Police are investigating following the clash on land in Bethersden, near Ashford, on Wednesday afternoon. It is understood the hunt saboteurs had been trespassing at the time in their attempts to …
Animal activist nearly killed in hunt attack says horror injuries won’t stop him protesting
Exclusive: Saboteur who suffered broken ribs says he still regularly goes out to try to prevent illegal hunting. 16th November 2023 An animal-rights activist who suffered life-changing injuries including a split shoulder blade when a hunt member trampled over him with his horse says he has no regrets about trying to stop hunting. Mel Broughton …
Man fined £18,500 after hare coursing near Crowland
15th November 2023 A man has been fined more than £18,500 after admitting trespassing on private land and using dogs to chase and kill hares in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Following a report of hare coursing in Low Road, Crowland, on November 13, officers from our Rural Crime Action Team attended and located the suspect who …
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