Chris Packham Slams Cruel Lake District Fox Hunt!

A month ago, the government launched its long-awaited consultation on how to ban ‘trail hunting’. This is a once in a generation opportunity to blow away the smokescreen of ‘trail hunting’ and close the many loopholes in the 2004 Hunting Act. This leaves you just eight weeks to complete the

Yesterday, Wayne Greggory, huntsman of the Vale of Taunton & Banwell Harriers pleaded guilty to an offense under the Hunting Act following an incident in November last year. Greggory was fined a paltry £250, with a £100 victim surcharge and £80 court costs. Greggory’s guilty plea is a testament to

In a move that will surprise no one, hunting’s governing body – the British Hound Sports Association (BHSA) – continues to give active support to the notorious Teme Valley Hunt. The BHSA website is currently hosting an advert for “assistance” at the Teme Valley Hunt kennels, describing the location as

Distressing images throughout It’s now been three weeks since the government opened the consultation into banning the smokescreen of ‘trail hunting’ in England and Wales. We now have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to end the ‘trail hunting’ and close loopholes in the Hunting Act that are exploited by the hunters. While

In a major gaff, the fanatically pro-hunting Daily Telegraph has illustrated a recent article defending “trail hunting” with an image of Ollie Thompson, one of the most sadistic fox hunting criminals to be brought to justice in recent years. Telegraph Thompson presents the smokescreen of trail hunting…and the reality. The

It’s been just a couple of weeks since the government opened the consultation into banning the smokescreen of ‘trail hunting’ in England and Wales. And, although the fox and hare hunts have temporarily finished for the Summer, the grotesque cruelty of stag hunting continues unabated, with hunt sabs capturing some

With a distinct feel of spring in the air, the HSA is today launching the first merchandise items to feature our new hare logo. There is a one-size-fits-all beanie hat and a T-shirt available in the usual range of sizes.  And, in a refreshing change from our usual ‘sab black’,

On Monday 16 th March hunt sabs filmed the brutal five and half hour pursuit of a young stag by the Quantocks Stag Hounds. The footage – originally reported in The Times – shows exactly how cynical hunters run rings around the flawed 2004 Hunting Act.