NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERS HAVE VOTED WITH NO MORE TRAIL HUNTING ON TRUST LAND

 

National Trust has made it's decision

Dear John,

I am pinching myself as I type this email! I’m delighted to share with you the news that the National Trust has finally ended the licensing of ‘trail’ hunting on its land.  

As you are no doubt aware, a landslide vote at the Trust’s annual meeting in October saw its members say, ‘enough is enough’ and overwhelmingly vote to support the motion to ask the Trustees to end trail hunting, which is routinely used as a “smokescreen” for old fashioned illegal hunting.  

Thanks to your support it was the largest voting turnout at a National Trust AGM in its history. However, today the Trust has confirmed its decision - trail hunting is no longer licensed on National Trust land. 

The National Trust’s board has recognised the strength of feeling in its membership and the general public, who are more aware than ever that so-called trail hunting is used as an excuse – a smokescreen – for illegal hunting. 

This landmark victory wouldn’t have been possible without you. Thank you so much for your support. 

Best wishes,

Nick Weston
Head of Campaigns