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 We hear that Leslie R. Crosby MFH at the Mooreland in Alabama has taken over from Tony Leahy as MFHA President and we would like to take this opportunity to wish hime every success in this new role. In his introductory letter Leslie states “My relationship with foxhunting is lifelong; I grew up foxhunting in...

With increasing urbanisation as well as changes in farming arrangements and land ownership patterns within their country, the Crawley & Horsham Hunt has made some immediate changes to their infrastructure in order to safeguard the hunt’s future. The current Joint Mastership have therefore instigated a plan to ensure its continued future The pack will be...

 The Hunting Horn ‘What to Know and How to Know it” is a new work  by Grosvenor Merle-Smith. The Author is an ex-MFH and huntsman of numerous packs and a lover of all field sports. With page after page of photographs, interesting period graphics and historical descriptions of the huntsmen that used them from America’s...

We were astounded and delighted with the number of entries and the breadth of subjects of Baily’s first International Hunting Art Competition. Entries came from as far as Australia. Unavoidable Delays caused by issues related to the pandemic were overcome by our panel of judges putting in considerable effort and we are incredibly grateful to...

The latest guidance from the Hunting Office is that in T1 and T2 areas, trail hunting can take place providing it is conducted in a Covid-secure manner. T3 residents should not travel into or out of a Tier 3 area to participate in hunting activities (other than those who are employed by the hunt and...

Further to the Prime Minister’s announcement on Saturday, the hunting authorities have advised hunts that all hunting activities in England are to be suspended in line with the lockdown from Thursday 5th November until the restrictions are due to be lifted on Wednesday 2nd December. While many will be taking the opportunity to enjoy a...

We were delighted to hear that Navan based Side Saddle supremo Susan Oakes MH is now a Guinness World Record Holder. Susan is the Master of the Fingal harriers. She grew up hunting with the Meath Foxhounds, Tara Harriers, and the Ward Union Staghounds along with the  Fingal Harriers. Here in her own words is...

The Hunting Office has updated the guidelines concerning the resumption of hunting activities and has researched and prepared plans for the safe and responsible operations of hunting activities. A summary is available below. The activities within the hunting community are at a significantly lower risk due to the nature of the activities themselves and the...

Dear Mr McCall I write to you with some concern over the recent message that you have published regarding hunting in Cumbria, and I admit after conducting considerable research I am confused. I write as someone who has direct experience of dealing with over 20 Police Forces over a number of years including working with...

The Hunting Office have now provided simple advice and guidance on how to operate in a Covid-Secure manner. The guidance should go a long way to removing the deceit and half truths currently being spread by those with animal rights agenda relating to the current 2019-ncov sars2 pandendemic. Activities can continue as per the guidelines...