"The nature of trail hunting makes it difficult to ensure wild and domestic animals are not put at risk of being killed or injured that is clearly unacceptable."
"Four years ago, the hunting community's reputation was dealt a blow when one of the UK's most-prominent hunters was exposed in court telling fellow hunters how trail hunting could be used as a smokescreen for illegal foxhunting."
"From August 2025 to 25 March this year, the most recent fox and cub hunting seasons, the charity said it recorded 488 reports of foxes seen being pursued, and 1,220 reports of antisocial behaviour inflicted on rural communities by fox hunts."
The UK government intends to ban trail hunting, which has been criticized for potentially masking illegal foxhunting. Animal welfare minister Sue Hayman emphasized the risks to animals. A public consultation has been launched to implement the ban in England and Wales. Trail hunting emerged as a legal alternative after the 2005 ban on foxhunting. However, evidence suggests it is often used to disguise illegal activities. Reports indicate significant incidents of foxes being pursued and antisocial behavior linked to hunts, raising concerns about animal welfare and community impact.
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