List of foxhound packs of the United Kingdom

The following is a list of foxhound packs, recognized by the Masters of Foxhounds Association, in the United Kingdom who would formerly have hunted foxes, but are now obliged to undertake alternatives-either trail hunting or legal fox control methods- due to limitations imposed by legislation (excluding Northern Ireland).

England

Traditional-style fox hunting with hounds in England is prohibited, with some exemptions, under the Hunting Act 2004.

Wales

Fox hunting with hounds in Wales is prohibited, with some exemptions, under the Hunting Act 2004.

Scotland

Traditional-style fox hunting in Scotland is prohibited under the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002.

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where traditional fox hunting is legal.

See also

Notes and references

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.