Summary
Trail hunts occurred in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire during Boxing Day, although the government plans to ban the activity soon. The government aims to ban trail hunting as part of a new animal welfare strategy, which comes years after making fox hunting illegal. Supporters of the hunts argue for their cultural and social value, while opponents believe they continue to harm wildlife.
Key Facts
- Boxing Day trail hunts took place in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
- The government plans to ban trail hunting as part of a new animal welfare strategy.
- Fox hunting has been illegal for 20 years in the UK.
- Trail hunting involves hounds following a pre-laid scent instead of a live animal.
- Some, like the Countryside Alliance, oppose the ban and want to protect hunting-related jobs and hounds.
- Opponents, such as Hull Wildlife Protectors, claim trail hunting covers illegal wildlife hunting.
- The government has not announced when the ban will begin but is committed to it.
