FROM THE HUNT SABOTEURS - BLOOD SPORTS PEOPLE WILL HUNT ANYTHING AND DAMAGE HABITATS

 

View this email in your browser Hi,  Mink Hunts Routed North And South Hunt sabs have been in action against mink hunts at opposite ends of the country this week. On Friday, sabs from across Yorkshire shut down a meet of the Northern Counties Hunt; yesterday, North Dorset sabs confronted the Courtenay Tracy Mink Hounds on the riverbank.   Direct action wins: brave sabs blockade the hunters. In Yorkshire, sabs located the small group of hunters gathering in a sodden field by the River Wharfe near Selby. The hunters rushed to their vehicles as sabs appeared and - fearing they would escape and hunt elsewhere - sabs then blockaded the vehicles for over two hours. During the standoff, sabs piled on the misery by playing a selection of hits by the Backstreet Boys – all mink and otters in the vicinity are believed to have fled the scene at this point! Once sabs were satisfied that no hunting would take place, they released the hunt vehicles and followed the hound van back to their kennels.  The Courtenay Tracy ‘Mink’ Hounds in prime otter habitat. The following day, North Dorset Hunt Sabs found the Courtenay Tracy Mink Hounds hunting the River Cale near Marnhull, an area celebrated by locals for its thriving otter population. The hunters continued to disturb the sensitive riverside environment as they slowly headed back to the meet, with sabs keeping a close eye on them both in the field and via their drone. Spade and dry-bag: going equipped to commit wildlife crime.  An HSA spokesperson commented: “Over the last 10 years, concerted action by hunt sabs has reduced the number of mink and otter hunts by around half - we reckon there are just nine of these packs still operating in 2024. Those that are struggling on have suffered a massive loss of support – both the Northern Counties and Courtenay Tracy hunts could attract dozens of supporters in their heyday, but neither could muster double figures this weekend.  However, the nine remaining hunts are still out targeting mink, otter and even beavers every week in the summer. They represent a serious threat to all wildlife and sabs will continue to target them over the coming months.” Get involved! Find out how you can be part of our campaign to strengthen the Hunting Act Take Action Spread the word! Please share our news Share via email Copyright (C) 2024 Hunt Saboteurs Association. All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from Hunt Saboteurs Association. Our mailing address is: BM HSA, London, WC1N 3XX, U.K. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe