Hunt Ban - we were conned
Fenellha Ashburton = Hunt Sab | 09.03.2005 10:31
Hunting Ban - have we been conned by Blair ? There was rejoicing when the ban was bought into effect but the reality is nobody within the hunting community has been affected and no foxes have been saved.
156 hunts killed 157 foxes in the second week of the Hunting Act
156 hunts registered with the Masters of Foxhounds Association met on 206 occasions and killed 157 foxes in the week ending 26th February.
Frosty conditions in the East of England have reduced hunting activity, but hunts across the country reported continued strong local support. Less than 20% hunts were accompanied at any time by anti-hunt saboteurs or ‘monitors'. Of the 157 foxes accounted for 37 were killed unintentionally.
Simon Hart, Chief Executive of the Countryside Alliance, said: "Hunts are adapting to the new legislation with an absolute determination to maintain their structures and continue to provide a fox management service until the Hunting Act is repealed.
"New legal hunting practices are being developed as the law is tested and explored. The period since 18th February has provided a testing ground for hunts. The end of the season for most forms of hunting is imminent. Experience and best practice will be shared throughout the summer so that hunts are well prepared for the start of the new season next Autumn".
156 hunts registered with the Masters of Foxhounds Association met on 206 occasions and killed 157 foxes in the week ending 26th February.
Frosty conditions in the East of England have reduced hunting activity, but hunts across the country reported continued strong local support. Less than 20% hunts were accompanied at any time by anti-hunt saboteurs or ‘monitors'. Of the 157 foxes accounted for 37 were killed unintentionally.
Simon Hart, Chief Executive of the Countryside Alliance, said: "Hunts are adapting to the new legislation with an absolute determination to maintain their structures and continue to provide a fox management service until the Hunting Act is repealed.
"New legal hunting practices are being developed as the law is tested and explored. The period since 18th February has provided a testing ground for hunts. The end of the season for most forms of hunting is imminent. Experience and best practice will be shared throughout the summer so that hunts are well prepared for the start of the new season next Autumn".
Fenellha Ashburton = Hunt Sab