BEAUFORT HUNT CAUGHT KILLING & BIN-BAGGING ANOTHER FOX — CHANNEL 4 NEWS HIGHLIGHTED THEM BEFORE

View this email in your browser Hi, Supporter Bin-Bag Beaufort Caught Killing and Bin‑Bagging Yet Another Hunted Fox On Friday 6th March 2026, the day before their Point‑to‑Point, the Duke of Beaufort Hunt were once again caught hunting and killing a fox. This latest incident follows a recent Channel 4 News exposé which featured the Beaufort, alongside other hunts, actively hunting and killing foxes. WATCH THE VIDEO Bin-Bag Beaufort Caught Killing and Bin‑Bagging Yet Another Hunted Fox Sabs had already recorded a kill on the Fosse Way in November 2025, earning the hunt one of their many nicknames: the “Bin Bag Beaufort.” They were again filmed killing a fox on the Duke’s Badminton Estate on 20th December 2025, and another at Cranmore Farm, Shipton Moyne, on 3rd January 2026 also earning them the nickname “serial killers” by Channel 4 News senior correspondent, Alex Thompson. Numerous additional chases have been documented, with video evidence showing hounds pursuing foxes deep into coverts, often out of sight, leaving outcomes unknown. Terrier-man exits Duchess Clump with his terrier On the day in question, sabs had already witnessed a fox being hunted into Duchess Clump—only metres ahead of baying hounds—when hunt whistles were heard. Earlier that morning, before the hunt even began, terrier‑men were filmed leaving Duchess Clump, which contains an Artificial Earth) carrying a terrier under their arm. This is routine at the Beaufort, and sabs had already unblocked another AE elsewhere that same day. One of the blocked AE’s found the same morning After second‑horsing at Luckington Barn, the huntsman led the hounds and field riders towards Commonwood Farm, quickly casting them into hedgerows to search for foxes. Hounds showed particular interest in a small clump of trees, appearing to pick up a scent. The huntsman and two point riders then moved the pack along the hedgerow to continue the search. The huntsman slowed, appearing to blow his horn, waiting for the hounds to regroup. Moments later, the hounds doubled back to the exact spot where a field rider was waiting “on point”—almost certainly having seen the fox and alerted the huntsman. The hounds raced back at speed, watched by the field, and were quickly joined by the huntsman as they entered the hedgerow. A small group of hounds then dragged a terrified fox from the edge of the hedge and began tearing the animal apart. The fox is dragged from the hedge and killed in front of hunters who do nothing to stop the attack. The huntsman approached and, instead of stopping the attack, calmly dismounted and produced yet another bin bag. Riders attempted to shield the scene from the drone as the fox’s mangled body—clearly visible from the air—was retrieved. Not enough bin bags in the world to hide the Beaufort’s many crimes. The huntsman left swiftly, leaving two riders to dispose of the evidence. Disposing of the evidence While the kill and removal were underway, the drone team was surrounded by masked terrier‑men and hunt supporters, clearly waiting for the drone to land. This hunt has a history of drone theft: in November 2024, the Beaufort used their own drone with a weighted tether to entangle and crash a sabs drone before stealing it. Another attempt followed on 11th January 2025, again using a weighted tether, shortly before the same individuals assaulted sabs later that day. Given this backdrop of theft, aircraft endangerment, and illegal hunting, foot sabs rushed to protect the drone team. Upon arrival, they found masked terrier‑men, supporters, and day‑glo stalkers surrounding the drone car. Once they realised multiple cameras were filming, most fled, leaving only a handful behind. Police were called. Masked men, many with registration plates deliberately muddied out, surround a sab car awaiting the drone landing. When officers arrived, one immediately sought out the stalkers’ apparent “boss,” Jonny Walker—a known hunt stalker and hunt host. The officer did not engage with sabs, including the drone pilot, before speaking with Walker. A rural crime officer viewed the footage on the drone controller, and another officer from Chippenham Response also attended. Stalker ‘boss’ Jonny Walker activates his police hotline - who then rush to him for a quiet pre-briefing (Image taken on 14/03/2026, courtesy of Mendip Hunt Sabs) As Channel 4 News recently highlighted, “one alleged crime a day is not enough for the Beaufort Hunt.” True to form, once the area had cleared, sabs relaunched the drone and immediately witnessed another chase: a fox flushed from New Covert and driven toward Alderton Grove Farm, with a terrier‑man on a quad opening gates for the huntsman. Terrier-man Paul Tasker and Stalker ‘Boss’ Jonny Walker attempt to gain entry to the drone car prior to police arriving. Sabs relayed live updates to officers, who attempted to locate the hunt. However, the earlier RPU officer remained with the drone and, upon its landing, seized it—despite it containing evidence of at least one kill and several chases. At no point were the hunt stopped. No officer attempted to locate the fox’s body in the bin bag. No effort was made to deploy a police drone. Instead, officers removed the sabs’ ability to quickly locate the hunt and prevent further kills. “I’ll have that thank you very much, the hunt can get on with hunting foxes now” The drone has since been returned to Wiltshire Sabs following a week‑long campaign exposing the circumstances of its seizure. Home safe and sound A spokesperson for the Hunt Saboteurs Association said: “Once again, prolific fox killers, the Duke of Beaufort’s Hunt, seem able to avoid police scrutiny even as wildlife crime is unfolding. This hunt, repeatedly filmed hunting and killing foxes this season alone, has been the subject of numerous police investigations. While police drag their heels, sabs are in the fields and skies doing their best to prevent wildlife crime and provide evidence to the often lackadaisical officers who attend. We will continue until a proper ban is in place—and until it is properly enforced by those paid to uphold the law.” You can follow Wiltshire Hunt Sabs here and support their work here. Join the Hunt Saboteurs Association! Support our vital work by becoming a member. Join The HSA Spread the word! Please share our news Share via email Facebook icon Instagram icon Twitter icon Logo Copyright (C) 2026 Hunt Saboteurs Association. All rights reserved. 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