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’, both items come in khaki green with text picked out in white and our running hare rendered in a lighter shade of green.
Hare hunting takes several forms. In the traditional hunt sense, there are three varieties: packs of harriers which are hunted by staff on horseback, beagle packs and basset hound packs, both of which are hunted on foot. These are all scent hounds, and they work as a pack to find, follow and then kill the hare.
The Hunting Act banned this kind of hunting in 2005, but hunters continue much as they did before, hiding behind the smokescreen of ‘trail hunting’ and other loopholes, such as claims that they are hunting rabbits.
Sadly, hares also face other threats from depraved coursing gangs and organised shoots.
Once you have bought your hat or T-shirt, please remember to complete the government’s consultation on banning so-called ‘trail hunting.’ This is your chance to help make hunting history: the HSA has produced guidance to ensure this can be done quickly and efficiently.
And remember, as you would expect, HSA merchandise is designed, picked and packed by our all-volunteer team. This means that all profits from your purchase are ploughed straight into the HSA’s direct-action campaign against hare hunting and all other bloodsports.
You can start shopping here:
The government has launched a public consultation on Trail Hunting – this is our chance to stop cruel hunting for good. You can read the HSA’s guidance and take part in the consultation here. The deadline is 18th June 2026 – make sure your voice is heard.
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