Matt Longman - North Devon and Cornwall Police police
Hunting

Hunt Crime Report 2023-2024

Welcome to our third annual hunt crime report about wildlife offences and antisocial behaviour from members and followers of the Torrington Farmers Hunt, Stevenstone Hunt, Eggesford Hunt and Tiverton Stag Hounds, all of which operate in north Devon. The information comes from local people at home and on the road, delivery drivers, ex-hunters, landowners, farmers, businesses and hunt saboteurs. We’ve…

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The Stevenstone Hunt hunting foxes in Feb 2024
Hunting

Dear Labour Party – An open letter about hunt crime

Dear Labour Party, We’d like to tell you about hunt crime. About hunt crime – An appeal to Labour In our area alone there are three fox hunts, at least one hare coursing pack and frequent invasions by stag hunts from elsewhere. Thanks to them we suffer everything from seeing wildlife torn to shreds to hunt trespass, hound invasions, hound…

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Brides beware – Some country wedding venues support fox hunting

There’s an ugly secret behind the UK’s rural wedding venues. While they look picture-perfect, too many country wedding venues support fox hunting. When you get married at one of them you help fuel the crimewave. This article reveals all, gives some examples, and recommends ways to avoid rural wedding venues with hunt connections. Welcome to our wildlife-aware bride’s guide to…

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Fox hunting crime costs home buyers a fortune

Have you bought or rented your dream countryside home, only to find it’s surrounded by fox hunting? If so, you’re not alone. For most of us it’s a real shock to find out hunting still goes on, because it has been illegal since the Hunting Act 2004 became law. Some people stick it out, either relishing the battle or doing…

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A holiday guide for people who hate hunting

It’s barbaric – and it’s rampant in rural areas. If, like 90% or so of people in the UK, you hate fox hunting, how do you avoid accidentally funding it while you’re on your holidays? This is a holiday guide for people who hate hunting. A holiday guide for people who hate hunting First, why do you need this guide?…

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Torrington Farmers Hunt and Stevenstone Hunt 2022-23

This is our 2022-23 fox hunt season activity report. It details the activities, crimes and rule-breaking of the Torrington Farmers Hunt and Stevenstone Hunt, both of which operate around Great Torrington in North Devon.  Local people, the police, and landowners can use the information to help protect wildlife, keep their pets and livestock safe, keep an eye open for hunt…

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Fox hunt scandal: This is not just crime – This is blatant crime

This is not just crime. This is blatant crime. Welcome to Britain’s biggest, longest-lasting crimewave. Here’s what you need to know about the nation’s ongoing fox hunt scandal. Fox hunts have continued to plague rural Britain despite the Labour Party-led Hunting Act 2004 making it illegal to hunt wild mammals with packs of dogs. The legislation quickly proved unfit for…

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