Badgers are a victim of hunting. Next week we are teaming up with the Badger Trust to increase awareness.
What happens
With the hunting season now upon us, terrier men will often be out early in the morning prior to a hunt meet, blocking up badger setts to stop the quarry, usually a fox from escaping down the hole and ruining the chase.
If a fox does escape into a badger sett during the hunt, the terrier men will often dig it out in order for the chase to continue. Digging out is not only cruel, but it’s also illegal as badger setts are protected by law (separate Act for Northern Ireland).
What you can do
As part of our campaign we are urging all of you to be our wildlife champions.
If you see someone interfering with a badger sett:
Dial 999 and ask for the police
Ensure you get a reference number for your call
Once you’re safe, also report it to the Badger Trust
If you discover a sett that’s already blocked:
Call the police on 101
Ensure you get a reference number for your call
Also report it to the Badger Trust
Here at the League Against Cruel Sports we also have Animal Crimewatch, our confidential hotline where you can report cruelty to animals in the name of ‘sport’ by telephone, email or using the online form.
Information you provide could:
Help our investigators bring offenders to justice.
Support our vital campaigning work calling for changes to the law to improve the lives of thousands of animals.
So please, if you see badger sett blocking, get in touch with us or the police straight away. Together, we can stop badgers being victims of cruel hunting activity.
Thank you,
Nick
Nick Weston
Head of Campaigns
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