Deer and the Law There are six species of deer in the UK: native Red and Roe Deer; Fallow Deer (first brought to Britain during the Roman period but now considered to be naturalised), and invasive, non-native Sika, (Reeves') Muntjac and Water Deer. Deer populations are probably higher now than…| Protect the Wild
Planning and development pose a significant threat to badger populations. Learn how to make a positive impact for badgers and their habitats with our free guides| Badger Trust
Dorset Police Rural Crime Team responded to two separate reports of illegal hunting by the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale (BSV) hunt on 1 February.| protectthewild.substack.com
Badgers remain one of the most persecuted of all species despite having one of the highest level of protection in law. Are badgers protected by law?| Badger Trust
In 1992, the Protection of Badgers Act (PBA)[1] gave badgers across the UK unrivalled protection. The National Federation of Badger Groups (precursor to the Badger Trust) was instrumental in bringing this legislation to fruition.| Badger Trust
Benjamin Halsall of the Warwickshire Hunt has been convicted of hunting a wild mammal with dogs in breach of the Hunting Act 2004. 'Whipper-in' Halsall, from Shipton-on-Stour, was found guilty by a District Judge at Coventry Magistrates' Court, after the court was shown footage of the Warwickshire Hunt's hounds ripping…| Protect the Wild
Charlie Mayo and Kieron Bashford of the notorious Blackmore and Sparkford Vale (BSV) Hunt plead guilty to willfully obstructing the highway on 3 March. Mayo is a rider for the BSV, the son of Anthony Mayo who is huntmaster. Bashford is a BSV supporter and occasional terrierman. The two BSV…| Protect the Wild
Essex & Suffolk Hunt (ESH) supporter Tom Greig was filmed smashing hunt monitor Chantelle Leach's phone and shoving her during the ESH's meet in Little Bentley on 26 February. However, Chantelle told Protect the Wild that Greig's assault continued after the film is cut. Police have been sent the video,…| Protect the Wild
Warwickshire Police have been trying to hide the details of an agreement they made with the Warwickshire Hunt for years. After a concerted campaign it's finally been disclosed. The protocol, which was in place during the 2023/4 hunting season, lists a number of arrangements that are shockingly hunt-friendly. One agreement,…| Protect the Wild