Petition · past parliament

Ban Organised Deer Hunting in Epping Forest

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

The Capreolus Club has been given exclusive rights from the City of London to hunt deer in 2,000 acres of Epping Forest. Members will be able to shoot rifles in areas which are open to the public. Please sign if you do not agree with this practice and would like to see it banned.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

This decision was taken by the City of London Corporation, not the Government or Parliament.

You could start a new petition calling for a change to the laws on hunting deer, or on hunting in areas open to the public.

Timeline

30 Nov 2016 Petition opened for signatures
2 Dec 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19
Status Rejected
Rejected 2 Dec 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.