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  • 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

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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

Published: 17th May, 2018

Updated: 17th August, 2020

Author: Luis Calvo-Ramos - Head of Digital & Data

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Scotland - end driven grouse 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

Published: 18th May, 2020

Updated: 19th May, 2020

Author: Fran Jolly

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    The Horror of Caged Breeding

    Caged breeding is cruel and causes animals to suffer. As a nation of animal lovers its time for governments in all 4 nations to finally ban this practice.

  • End hunting in Northern Ireland

    End hunting in Northern Ireland

    You can help us ban hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland for good. Take part in the consultation and sign up to support our campaign.

  • Quorn Hunt trial adjourned

    Quorn Hunt trial adjourned

    A trial involving two men who worked for the Quorn Hunt which began today at Loughborough Magistrates’ Court has been adjourned until a case management hearing on March 10 when a new trial date will be set.

  • Northern Ireland - Ban Snaring

    Northern Ireland - Ban Snaring

    As in other parts of the UK, we continue to press for a full ban on the sale, manufacture, and use of snares in Northern Ireland. The League believes snaring is a cruel, indiscriminate, ineffective and outdated method of predator control.

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    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

    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

    Hunting on National Trust Land

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

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    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

    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

    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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    Stand up for animals Join the League

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  • Strengthen the Hunting Act

    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

    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

    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.

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