26th March 2026 Today the government has opened its consultation on the best way to bring about a ban on so-called “trail hunting” which acts as a smokescreen for actual hunting. There is no rush to complete the consultation, which lasts for twelve weeks, and closes on June 18th. The Hunt Saboteurs Association will be …
Nottinghamshire men among group sentenced following large-scale hare coursing investigation
25th March 2026 Eight men have been sentenced after attending a hare coursing event at Keal Cotes, and one man has been sentenced after hare coursing at South Somercotes. Several reports of hare coursers were received on the morning of 2 December 2024, which led to a large police response across the south of the …
Consultation on Proposals to Prohibit Trail Hunting in England and Wales
26th March 2026 Below is a copy of the Consultation Proposals, however please wait until one of the anti hunt groups (eg HSA, LACS etc) have had time to look at the consultation and can advise on the correct reply to give. Consultation on Proposals to Prohibit Trail Hunting in England and Wales (pdf document)
Charity welcomes government consultation to properly ban hunting with hounds
26th March 2026 Animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has welcomed a government consultation, launched today, which will pave the way for tougher laws to finally end hunting with dogs, such as fox hunting, in the English and Welsh countryside. The League is encouraging the public to take part in the hunting consultation …
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Mink Hunting season due to begin
26th March 2026 Hunters are taking to the nation’s rivers and brooks as the mink and otter hunting season begins. The remaining mink hound packs, of which there are around half a dozen confirmed to still be operating, will be taking to the nation’s waterways over the coming weeks as the new season of the …