Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Legalise Bow Hunting

Closed 127 signatures

What the petition asks

To legalise bow hunting as a method to control animal populations in the UK
We think bow hunting is a humane way to hunt animals that is used in America and some of Europe to great success. We think that not everyone wants a firearm and many archers are keen to hunt and often travel abroad. We think legalising Bow Hunting would help control the large numbers of deer and as a method of pest control. We think this would be good for the ecosystem and far better than reintroducing wolves. The argument against Bow Hunting is that it is inhumane. We think modern bows are just as humane as a rifle, so lift the ban please.

Timeline

17 Apr 2025 Petition opened for signatures
17 Oct 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 127
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 17 Apr 2025
Closed 17 Oct 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.