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Consultation launched – please respond NOW

 

The government has opened its consultation on banning trail hunting.

 

Please sign the e-lobby to send a message to the government to oppose the ban and join the Future for Hunting campaign to stay up to date.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the consultation happening?

The consultation opened on 26 March 2026 and will run for 12 weeks, closing on 18 June 2026. Do not respond yet - coordinated guidance is coming very soon.

Sign up to Future for Hunting now to stay informed and know when to take action.

What is the subject of the government's consultation?

The government has stated that it will consult into how todeliver a ban on trail hunting in line with its manifesto commitment.

What is the government proposing?

The government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting and has stated that work to determine the best approach for doing so is ongoing and that they will consult on how to deliver a ban early in 2026. They have also stated that legislation will be introduced when Parliamentary time allows.

Who will be able to respond to the consultation?

This will be a public consultation which will give individuals and stakeholders the opportunity to submit a response.

How can I stay up to date?

Sign up for our Action for Hunting here to hear all the latest news on this - we'll send a special bulletin when the consultation opens.

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