York Anti-Hunt League

Exposing and preventing illegal foxhunting and animal persecution through non-violent direct action across Yorkshire and beyond.

[York Anti-Hunt League @YorkAntiHunt]

This is what a hunted fox looks like. Fatigued. Collapsing. Exhausted.
This was sent to us by a member of the public who witnessed a hunt. The request was simple but deeply felt.’Please show people what hunts put these poor animals through. This is what a hunted fox looks like.’

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

It’s been almost two decades since fox hunting was banned in the UK. In December, Labour said it planned to follow through on its manifesto commitment to outlaw its legal replacement, known as trail hunting.

[Hunt Saboteurs Association @HuntSabs]

𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘁𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗯𝘀!

Another week, another sab group captures extraordinary drone footage of the illegal fox hunting that is rampant across the country.

This time, it was the Gloucestershire-based Beaufort Hunt – who used to count King Charles and Camilla amongst their riders – who were caught out by Wiltshire Hunt Saboteurs.

The footage, shot near Chippenham last Thursday, shows a fox being hunted hard over a sustained period. In heart-in-the-mouth scenes, the brave animal repeatedly seeks refuge in strips of woodland, only to be surrounded by the baying pack...

Read more ⬇️

https://t.co/Ho9fQqQ6mk

[Hunt Saboteurs Association @HuntSabs]

CONISTON FOXHOUNDS APPEAL FOR INFORMATION

Following the dig-out and kill at the Coniston Foxhounds on Saturday 8th November 2025, the HSA has received information suggesting that individuals from other hunts may have been in attendance. If you have information on this - or any other aspect of the events that day - please call the HSA Tip-Off Line on 07443 148 426.

All information is treated with strictest confidence - whatever side of the hunting fence you sit on. Thank you!

[Hunt Saboteurs Association @HuntSabs]

MINISTER COMMITS TO END TRAIL HUNTING AT LANDMARK PARLIAMENT EVENT

This week an event was held at the Houses of Parliament in London, which was heralded as a momentous stepping stone and call to action to both MPs and the Government on the path to ending hunting for good.

https://t.co/E1LrxfKMH2

[💙Rachael Maskell MP @RachaelMaskell]

It's time to end trail-hunting. It has been used as a guise to continue the illegal hunting of foxes and must be stopped.
#TheNewHuntingBan #York

[Jane Dalton @JournoJane]

Exclusive: New drone tactics are taking the countryside war over foxhunting to new levels as @HuntSabs and @WiltsHuntSabs fight back: 1/3 https://t.co/IIGafSwtTZ

[Hunt Saboteurs Association @HuntSabs]

WARWICKSHIRE HUNT MEMBER GUILTY OF ILLEGAL FOX HUNTING!

Warwickshire Hunt member Benjamin Halshall, 24, from Whatcote Road, Shipston- on-Stour, was yesterday found guilty of hunting a wild mammal with dogs after hounds were filmed killing a fox.

https://t.co/JlHk26KrjN

[Fabian Harrison @fabianharrison_]

In a first, we went live for 3½ hrs following a 'trail' hunt in real time with @NHantsHuntSabs – it gained huge reach and dominated conversation online. Many were surprised that illegal fox hunting still takes place, even now, in 2024. #RealBanNow🦊

[alex thomson @alextomo]

Inside story of the secret deal with Warwickshire Hunt https://t.co/HgAkBHXgxy via @alextomo

[Chris Packham @ChrisGPackham]

More vile behaviour which led to a rare conviction in this case , this time from the East Essex Hunt – let’s look at day 9 of my countdown of the top 20 worst fox hunting crimes with @HuntSabs

#RealBanNow

[York Anti-Hunt League @YorkAntiHunt]

Extraordinary work, repeated by hunt sabs up and down the land. Bravo!

[York Anti-Hunt League @YorkAntiHunt]

Extraordinary work, repeated by hunt sabs up and down the land. Bravo!

[Devon County Hunt Sabs @devoncountysabs]

STOPPING HOUNDS IN THEIR TRACKS

Sabs are the last line of defence between the hunt and the fox. This short video, filmed by sabs at a recent Eggesford Hunt meet at Ellmead Farm (near Okehampton), shows exactly what that looks like. 🧵 (1/4)

[Hunt Saboteurs Association @HuntSabs]

“𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘 𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗜𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦”

With most fox hunts having held their opening meets last Saturday, the HSA is today releasing further footage showing the cruel and illegal practice of ‘bolting’ taken by one of the hunters themselves.

As the video opens, a gang of hunters are using a spade, and perhaps terriers, to dislodge a fox from his underground refuge. As soon as the terrified fox bolts downhill, he is pursued by a large pack of baying fell hounds. Hunt supporters – eager to get a view of the fox’s suffering – can be seen scattered across the distant fellside.

Read the full story: https://t.co/al9GXS8nhT

[York Anti-Hunt League @YorkAntiHunt]

@_WBWP Just awful. Thank you for being there.

[alex thomson @alextomo]

The North York Moors today - fire after fire as they set grouse moors alight, as if the climate crisis simply doesn’t exist.

[Hunt Saboteurs Association @HuntSabs]

VICTORY 🙌

Well done @LSaboteurs for today's guilty verdict.

https://t.co/OmRmCqs3x9

[York Anti-Hunt League @YorkAntiHunt]

Yet another hunt treating the law with absolute contempt. Blatant illegal hunting, with no attempt by the huntsman to control and stop the hounds. @dorsetpolice you need to be seen so stop this.

[Dorset Hunt Monitor @DorsetMonitor]

Another Saturday, another fox kill filmed by sabs; Two Counties Hunt Sabs in Dorset this time. The huntsman carries on as if nothing's happened...just chuck the ripped up body in a hedge. @dorsetpolice need to do a reset and issue CPNs against these hunts. @ProtectTheWild_

[Hunt Saboteurs Association @HuntSabs]

Just two days before National Trail Hunting Day - the farcical event that has become known as Smokescreen Saturday - the HSA is releasing horrific footage of what one of the participating hunts gets up to when police, politicians and journalists are not invited to attend.

[Hunt Saboteurs Association @HuntSabs]

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦

ZERO trail hunting licenses have been granted for hunts to use Ministry of Defence land for the 2024/25 season.

This is a huge win for local wildlife.

[York Anti-Hunt League @YorkAntiHunt]

Please help us by being on the lookout early mornings and evenings for mounted riders, hounds, horse boxes, etc., and message our page if you see any activity. If we're not able to cover, we'll pass it on. Thank you. ❤️🦊