Axe Vale Video Exposes the Horror of ‘Terrier Work’

Author and activist Bob Berzins continues his series of posts looking at the horrors of the shooting industry. Pheasants and red-legged partridges are not native to the UK but over 40 million of these birds are released into our countryside every year. They are bred in factory farms in the

When the Hunting Act came into force in February 2005, we were all hopeful that it would see the end of animals being hunted and killed by packs of hounds, at least overtly. We were sorely disappointed, as some police Chief Constable openly stated they would not police the act

April is traditionally when Sab Groups across the UK take a deep breath after the challenges of the fox and hare hunting seasons, conduct maintenance on our kit, fundraise where needed and enjoy a little downtime before getting stuck into tracking down the mink and otter packs and preparing for

Back in 1963, the Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) was created by people who saw the need for an organisation using direct action to combat the evils of hunting. The HSA quickly grew around the country and as the years passed the organisation became more formal with a constitution and committee.

The summer hunting (and sabbing) season is now under way, with a number of hunt sab groups stopping the Dove Valley Mink Hounds in Staffordshire on Saturday.

When the HSA was founded in 1963 it had one simple aim: to promote radical direct action against all bloodsports. We have never wavered from this founding principle and have faced down decades of hunt violence, corrupt policing and hostile legislation. Today, the HSA is proud to support over sixty

Three Counties Hunt Sabs learned last week that charges against Oliver Dale — master and huntsman of the North Cotswold Hunt — for breaching the Hunting Act have been dropped. While sabs are naturally disappointed by this outcome, it highlights precisely why the Hunting Act must be strengthened.

Mink hunting is one of the most secretive of bloodsports and is hardly ever witnessed by outsiders. Legendary hunt sab and undercover investigator Mike Huskisson is one of very few people to have seen a mink hunt in action, having infiltrated hunts across the country in the guise of ‘Mike

For the past year, a false accusation of harassment from the Kent Hounds has hung heavy over two West Kent sabs whilst it progressed through the legal system. The HSA are happy to report that the bogus allegations were completely destroyed at Margate Magistrates Court last week thus demonstrating the