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After 14 months of delays, a trial at Great Yarmouth Magistrates Court at which Geoffrey Block MH, Huntsman Josh Worthington-Hayes and whipper-in Lewis Ryland of the Dunston Harriers were finally brought before the bench charged with offences under the Hunting Act 2004. The prosecution dated back to an incident in January 2022 when the Dunston...

The 135th Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show will return to the East of England Showground for the Festival of Hunting this summer, with organisers  expecting over 25 packs of Modern and Old English Foxhounds to enter. With an audience of thousands joining the packs to enjoy one of the highlights of the countryside summer calendar, the...

Mark Pearson, MFH 63, appeared before Bournemouth Crown Court for a two day appeal against a conviction for  illegally hunting a wild mammal with dogs  The conviction related to an incident on December 13, 2021 when it was found that Pearson had actively ‘encouraged’ a pack of dogs to hunt and kill a fox. Mr...

“The BHSA have announced that in the light of the gross misconduct which the Panel found had occurred on 20 December 2022, the Panel provided the Hunt and other interested parties with a period of two weeks to make written representations as to the potential sanctions to be imposed, and warned that the Panel would...

In collaboration with renowned artist Tania Still, the Countryside Alliance is thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to buy a limited-edition print of four different types of hounds, with proceeds supporting the Campaign for Hunting. Tania’s stunning and unique animal portraits and private commissions are in huge demand, with her paintings found in many private collections...

There was a hearing today 9th February 2023 of a Disciplinary Panel of the Hound Sports Regulatory Authority (HSRA). The panel was convened to consider possible breaches of the Core Principles and Rules of the British Hound Sports Association (BHSA) occurring in the country of the Avon Vale Hunt on 20th December 2022. The hearing...

The British Hound Sports Association (BHSA) have announced that Sir Gerald Barling, a retired High Court Judge, has agreed to be the Chairman of the independent Hound Sports Regulatory Authority, the body set up to ensure that all members adhere to the core principles set out in the constitution of the BHSA. Educated at St...

In a move that was criticised by one MSP for being “more about ideology rather that practicality or animal welfare”  the  Scottish Parliament has passed legislation imposing new restrictions on hunting. Despite evidence provided by their own Bonomy Report MSPs have voted in favour of new legislation which limits hunting with packs of dogs in...

A long awaited review to consider how North Wales Police oversees the enforcement of the Hunting Act has finally been published. The report has been prepared by members of Cyfiawnder – the Social Inclusion Research Institute at Wrexham Glyndwr University, who sought the views of the pro-hunting and anti-hunting community, the police and others connected...

This is Hunting UK and we are the Hunting Kind have merged. The organisation will be known as Hunting Kind and will reflect the diversity of support across the spectrum of country sports that follow hounds and dogs. The three core aims remain the bedrock just as the late James Barclay envisaged namely, promotion of...