Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban all Fox and Stag Hunting with Dogs - including Trail Hunting
Closed
1,501 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government said they'd ban hunting, we think now is the time to stand by this promise & ban all forms of hunting with dogs. We think allowing trail hunting hasn’t worked to prevent live animals being harmed and killed by hunts.
We don't believe hunts will ever switch to trail hunting. There are concerns that current hunts are attended by terrier men, badger setts are blocked and hounds aren't kept under control. There are reports of agricultural quad bikes being used illegally on public roads and hunt monitors assaulted. We believe these anti-social behaviours occur regularly, often with impunity.
We think hunting with dogs needs to be banned with no loopholes.
We think hunting with dogs needs to be banned with no loopholes.
Timeline
| 12 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,501
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
12 Dec 2024
Closed
12 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.