End shooting

Shooting

In terms of the number of animals persecuted and killed, no other cruel sport in the UK has such a devastated impact on animals as commercial ‘game’ bird shooting. Up to 146,000 pheasants, 5,300 red grouse and 38,300 red-legged partridges are shot every day in the UK, during their respective hunting seasons. Read more

Shooting

Scotland - end driven grouse shooting

Hundreds of thousands of grouse are shot for entertainment in Scotland most years. Find more information on grouse shooting in Scotland on this page. Read more

Latest

Natural Resources Wales announces 'trail' hunting licences suspension

BREAKING: Natural Resources Wales / Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru has taken the step of suspending trail hunting on its land.

Lake District announces 'trail' hunting licences suspension

The League is delighted to hear the Lake District National Park has taken the step of suspending trail hunting on its land, a day after we wrote to them urging them to take action.

United Utilities announces 'trail' hunting licences suspension

Charity agrees with Scottish Government commitment to improve management practices on grouse moors

The League Against Cruel Sports agrees with the Scottish Government’s commitment to improve practices on grouse moors. Responding to the Werritty Review of grouse moor management, the Government has announced a series of measures including the introduction of a licensing system for anyone operating a grouse shooting business.

Working for the League

Want to work for a compassionate and courageous animal charity? Find our current job vacancies on this page.

Fox Hunting

Fox hunting is a traditional ‘sport’ in which hunters follow a pack of hunting dogs aiming to pick up the scent of a fox, chase it and kill it. Fox hunting is illegal in England, Scotland & Wales.

Hunting on National Trust Land

Many people have been shocked to learn that illegal hunting is taking place on National Trust land.

Foxes

Foxes use 28 different vocal calls to communicate, and often form a pair that lasts for life. Foxes wag their tails to greet family members - just like dogs. More fox facts here!

Why The League

Hurting and killing animals for ‘sport’ is one of the principal causes of animal cruelty in the UK: tens of millions suffer and die each year for ‘leisure’ activities. We’re here to protect those animals.

Bullfighting

Bullfighting is a traditional bloodsport that is thought to have existed in Spain since the Roman times. The League is calling for a complete ban of bullfighting – a cruel ‘sport’. Read more about bullfighting as a spectator ‘sport’.

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Strengthen the Hunting Act

The Hunting Act 2004 is the law which bans chasing wild mammals with dogs in England and Wales – this basically means that fox hunting, deer hunting, hare hunting, hare coursing and mink hunting are all illegal, as they all are cruel sports based on dogs chasing wild mammals.

Greyhound Racing

The League has been calling for immediate action to address welfare issues for dogs used in greyhound racing. Government regulations were introduced in 2010 to address these welfare issues, though animal charities still view them as inadequate.

Dog Fighting

Dog fighting as a ‘sport’ was banned in 1835 – but this horrific form of dog abuse still continues. We’re determined to expose and help prevent dog fighting in the UK. Find information on dog fighting, the signs to look out for and advice for professionals here.