US EditionTrail hunting set to be banned for fear it is a ‘smokescreen’ for harm
The UK Government will consult on banning trail hunting due to concerns it conceals illegal fox hunting and endangers other wild animals, fulfilling a manifesto promise.
- On Monday the Government will include a ban on trail hunting in its animal welfare strategy, fulfilling a manifesto pledge Environment minister Baroness Hayman of Ullock said.
- Trail hunting mimics traditional hunts by using pre-laid animal-based scents such as fox urine, but officials say it is used as a `smokescreen` and packs can endanger other wild animals.
- Figures from the League Against Cruel Sports show 264 instances of illegal hunting, 211 foxes pursued , and 19 foxes killed, making Hunting Act enforcement challenging for authorities.
- Ministers will run a public consultation next year to seek views on a full ban, while shooting hares in England is also expected to be banned most of the year, and Thomas Schultz-Jagow welcomed stopping the `abhorrent and cruel bloodsport`.
- Trail hunting has remained legal since the 2004 hunting ban because it did not explicitly involve killing animals, but if enacted, the move would end traditional Boxing Day hunts and the wider animal welfare strategy targets pets, farmed animals and wildlife.
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Trail hunting set to be banned for fear it is a ‘smokescreen’ for harm
Trail hunting mimics a traditional hunt, with dogs following a pre-laid, animal-based scent.
Boxing day hunts to be thing of the past with trail hunting set to be banned - The Mirror
Trail hunting sees a scent laid out for the hunt to follow rather than a real animal, and was introduced as a replacement for fox hunting, which was banned by Labour in 2004
UK to ban trail hunting as 'smokescreen for illegal fox hunting' | The latest National and International News
Trail hunting has remained legal since the 2004 hunting ban came into force (Ben Birchall/PA) Ben Birchall The UK Government has confirmed plans to ban trail hunting, saying the practice is being exploited as a cover for illegal fox hunting. Environment minister Baroness Hayman of Ullock announced the move will proceed as promised, with a public consultation set to launch next year. The ban fulfills a manifesto commitment and addresses concerns …
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