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Pure Poison: Shropshire Gamekeeper Caught Using Toxic Bait

In 2022, a gamekeeper in Berrington near Shrewsbury was caught on camera placing poison-laced pheasant carcasses near a release pen.

Herts Police Serve Community Protection Notice On Puckeridge & Essex Union Hunt

Today, East Herts sabs can confirm that the newly amalgamated Puckeridge & Essex Union Hunt has been served with a Community Protection Notice (CPN) by Herts Police.

Cubbing: Hunting’s Dirtiest Secret

During the summer months, fox cubs can be often seen in the countryside, exploring their surroundings with their parents close by. But those with malevolent intentions are also watching them, noting their location for when cub hunting – or cubbing – begins.

Hunting’s Rural Problem

And why the next Government needs to get a grip on illegal hunting. Unless you’re doing a very good job of hiding from the news, you’ll know that there’s a General Election on the horizon. Maybe not in the next few months, but likely within the next twelve.

Tanatside Tumbleweed

What is the best type of hunt? A disbanded one. Last year, the Tanatside Hunt, which traditionally set off from Welshpool on Boxing Day, disbanded citing “increasing urbanisation” of their hunt country as the reason they could no longer carry on.

The Trail Of Lies In North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Council looks set to join major landowners such as the National Trust and United Utilities in banning “trail hunting” on its land.

A Slap On The Wrist For Avon Vale Fox Hunters

Two members of the notoriously violent Avon Vale Hunt have pleaded guilty to wildlife offences yesterday, at Swindon Magistrates Court.

Shut Down! Notorious Stag Hunt To Fold

Northern Ireland’s County Down Staghounds are to fold after two centuries of inflicting horrendous cruelty on deer.

HSA Summer Mink Hunting Campaign Continues

On Saturday the elusive Dove Valley Mink (otter) Hounds were shut down by sabs from Nottingham, Staffs, West Mids and Mendip Sabs.

End Of The Road For Hare Hunt

News reaches the HSA that the Leadon Vale Basset Hounds are to fold.

Avon Vale Hunt To Appear In Court

The Avon Vale Hunt are to appear in Swindon Magistrates Court on Animal Welfare and Hunting Act charges.

Old Berks Hunt And BHSA Pull Out The Stops To Protect Their Huntsman

Recently the Hunt Saboteurs Association exposed shocking footage of huntsman, Oliver Thompson, of the Old Berkshire Foxhounds who was filmed by his wife Felicity as they used a terrier to bait a terrified fox cub.

Leading Huntsman Filmed Training Terrier To Attack Fox Cub

Horrifying footage passed to the HSA shows Oliver Thompson of the Old Berkshire Foxhounds baiting a terrified young fox with a terrier.

GUILTY: Cottesmore Hunt Hit and Run Attacker Receives Suspended Prison Sentence

A Cottesmore Hunt supporter filmed mowing down a hunt saboteur with her car pleaded guilty to causing ABH at Leicester Magistrates Court on Thursday.

How Can You Tell When A Hunter Is Lying? Their Lips Move!

The recent acquittal of the Puckeridge Hunt is yet another reminder of just how cynical and dishonest the fox hunters are. When their standard ‘smokescreen’ of trail hunting fails, they will say literally anything to get themselves off the hook.

Protected By A Weak Hunting Act But Put Out Of Business by Hunt Saboteurs

The recent not-guilty verdict for former Puckeridge huntsman, Arun Squire, has demonstrated perfectly, why Hunt Saboteurs are still focusing our efforts on fox hunts nearly 20 years after the ban on fox hunting was codified.

Another Fine Mess: Terriers, Mink Hunting, And The BHSA

The British Hound Sports Association (AKA the Hunting Office) has issued an edict that terriers should not routinely be taken on hunts.

Mink Hunt Sabbing Is Go!

The 2023 mink hunt sabbing season is now underway after the Three Counties Mink Hunt were caught hunting on the River Teme near Worcester.

Stag Hunting, The Exemptions To The Law

As with other forms of hunting, stag hunting also contains exemptions to the law, and loopholes which allows this barbaric bloodsport to continue under the ‘smokescreen’ of a lawful activity.

Hunt Saboteurs Capture Ground-breaking Drone Footage Of Prolonged Stag Hunt

The utter barbarity of stag hunting has been laid bare in heart-breaking drone footage captured by Mendip Hunt Saboteurs.