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Report highlights need for police training on hunting

A recently-released report from the campaigning group Action Against Fox Hunting has highlighted an inconsistent approach by police forces across the UK in response to reports of illegal hunting activity
Stag hunt draws fierce criticism for its large gathering during Covid-19 crisis

The Devon and Somerset Staghounds has caused outrage after more than a hundred hunters and followers met last week to take part in and watch the suspected illegal activity of hunting deer, despite the risk large gatherings hold in spreading disease during the Covid-19 crisis.
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Snared badger death a ‘blessing’, says horrified motorist

A League supporter has told how she was left horrified after discovering a dead badger in the road with a snare embedded around its neck.

Living in badger culling country

Campaigns manager Emily Lawrence gives a personal account of what it is like living next to a badger cull zone, with the possibility that the cull is expected to be rolled out further across the country.
Shut Down Belle Vue: A Grass Roots success

News of the closure of Belle Vue greyhound stadium in Manchester creates a major landmark in the history of animal welfare activism, bringing to an exhilarating end to decades of sustained opposition to greyhound exploitation at this venue.
Supporter Blog: Community Fundraising

Read our supporter Bethan’s latest blog on fundraising for the League and her passion for helping animals and wildlife.
War on badgers

Dominic Dyer, CEO at the Badger Trust presents his thoughts and an update on the badger cull and badger vaccination in his guest blog at the League.
Introducing the League's new Youth Ambassador

The League is thrilled to introduce our new Youth Ambassador, Megan McCubbin, esteemed zoologist and wildlife TV presenter!
Checking in with the War on Wildlife Podcast

Head of Campaigns Nick Weston features in War on Wildlife’s latest series of podcasts looking how the sector is coping with Covid-19
Petition: Ban hunting on Forestry England land

Why is Forestry England allowing hunting with dogs on its land? Guest blogger and campaigner Jack Riggall has decided to take a stand
A rollercoaster of emotions

Jac Freeman, Regional Campaigns Manager at the League, spent the day with League investigators protecting our wildlife sanctuaries from stag hunters.
Cheltenham: one horse death is too many

Cheltenham race week is a prestigious occasion in the racing calendar but each year it brings cruelty and suffering to horses taking part in these enduring races. One death is too many.
Shooting lobby admits to lying

Yesterday the shooting lobby announced plans to phase out lead shot. Head of campaigns, Nick Weston questions the motivation for this change in his latest blog.

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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.