Petition · past parliament
Make it an offence to partake in and advertise 'trophy' hunting in the UK.
Closed
63 signatures
What the petition asks
Recent posts on social media from Scotland show trophy hunters posing with deer, goats and even sheep which they have shot. Hunting is a contentious issue in the UK, but this type of hunting is purely based on commercial interests, often making profit for companies in other countries.
Timeline
| 1 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
63
Status
Closed
Opened
1 Nov 2018
Closed
1 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.