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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has officially confirmed the first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Elk Hunt Area 2, marking a significant development for hunters across the Sheridan Region. Wildlife Health Lab specialists verified the infection in a bull elk that had to be euthanized a...
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A veteran British rider has died after a head‑first fall from his horse during a traditional trail hunt in Gloucestershire, according to findings presented at an inquest. The incident has renewed discussion among outdoor enthusiasts and hunting communities across the UK about safety during mounted f...
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The UK government plans to ban hen cages, phase out pig farrowing crates, outlaw trail hunting, and tighten rules on dog breeding. What these new animal welfare laws mean for farmers, hunters, and rural communities in England and across the UK. 🐔 UK to Phase Out Hen Cages Under New Animal Welfare...
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Former hunt master Byron John laughs when he recalls being called “murdering scum,” but the smile is thin. For him, the insults have become a familiar soundtrack to a conflict that has lasted nearly twenty years. Since the Hunting Act 2004 outlawed fox hunting with hounds in England and Wales, the c...
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A remarkably bold otter has become the unexpected star of Mudeford Quay near Christchurch, Dorset, after being filmed calmly hunting for fish and crabs just a few feet from early‑morning visitors. The footage, captured by local part‑time fisherman Robert Griffiths, shows the animal trotting along th...
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Two breeding pairs of Eurasian beavers have been released into a protected nature reserve in Cornwall, marking the county’s first fully licensed beaver reintroduction and one of the most significant wildlife restoration efforts in the United Kingdom in recent years. The Cornwall Wildlife Trust (CWT)...
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Independent rural filmmaking rarely gets the spotlight it deserves, yet it remains one of the most authentic ways to capture the landscapes, traditions and tensions of the countryside. British filmmaker Ralph Hutchins, born and raised in Somerset, returned home over the Christmas holidays with a cle...
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UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says he would back a vote to legalize fox hunting again. The long‑banned countryside tradition returns to the political spotlight, sparking debate among hunters, rural communities, and conservationists across Britain. 🦊 Jeremy Hunt Says He Would Support Bringing Ba...
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Senior police officials in the United Kingdom have issued a stark warning to lawmakers, stating that the current legislation governing hunting with hounds is “not fit for purpose” and is failing both rural communities and wildlife protection efforts. Their comments were delivered during a parliament...
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A British man has been found guilty of illegally hunting a wild mammal with dogs after a fox was chased and killed during a 2023 outing in Warwickshire. The case, which unfolded at Coventry Magistrates’ Court, has reignited national debate in the United Kingdom over the future of fox hunting, trail...
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Botswana’s regulated big‑game hunting industry has posted its strongest financial performance since the national hunting ban was lifted in 2019, generating close to $4 million in license sales during the 2024 season. The surge comes at a time when the United Kingdom and several European nations are...
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British authorities have made five additional arrests in an expanding investigation into suspected illegal fox hunting in Cumbria, bringing the total number of detained individuals to twelve. The case centres on an alleged incident involving the Coniston Foxhounds during a meet near Ambleside on 8 N...
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A major controversy has erupted in the UK hunting community after the British Hound Sports Association (BHSA) suspended the Coniston Foxhounds over allegations that a fox was illegally killed during a meet in Ambleside on 9 November. The incident, which took place in the heart of the Lake District i...
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As traditional Boxing Day hunt gatherings took place across the United Kingdom, one Hampshire bloodhound group expressed relief after learning it will not be targeted by the government’s upcoming tightening of the hunting ban. The Labour government, which originally outlawed fox hunting in 2004, con...
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A new investigation reveals that UK hunts have received more than £2.4 million in taxpayer money since the 2005 hunting ban. Outdoor enthusiasts and hunters react as fresh data exposes subsidies and rate reliefs. The report also draws comparisons with Ireland and raises questions about how public mo...
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The United Kingdom has enacted a sweeping new restriction on a long‑standing hunting practice, imposing a months‑long ban on shooting brown hares during their peak breeding season. The measure, which runs from February through October, is designed to protect one of Britain’s most iconic wild species...
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The UK Government will not abandon its pledge to ban hunting trophy imports despite direct pressure from the United States, High Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds confirmed this week. The Environment Secretary reiterated that her party promised voters it would halt the import of body parts from rhinos, eleph...
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British wildlife presenter Chris Packham ignited a new wave of controversy this weekend after unexpectedly joining and live‑streaming the Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Hunt in Dorset. Packham, a long‑time critic of traditional hunting practices in the UK, followed the hunt for more than five hours usin...
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Former elite stayer Marmelo, best known as the 2018 Melbourne Cup runner‑up, is enjoying a remarkable second career far from the racetrack. Now 13, the British‑bred bay has transitioned into a successful hunting horse while continuing to stand as a thoroughbred stallion—a rare dual role that has cap...
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For the first time in almost 200 years, black grouse are being reintroduced to the North York Moors, marking one of the most ambitious upland conservation projects in modern British wildlife management. The species, once widespread across northern England and Scotland, has suffered dramatic declines...
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