Traditional deer hunting with hounds was banned in England and Wales under the 2004 Hunting Act. It was banned in Scotland under the Wild Mammals Protection (Scotland) Act 2002, and further tightened by the passing of the Hunting With Dogs (Scotland) Bill in January 2023.
Yet three stag hunts continue to operate in England, still killing deer as our Hunting: A Case for Change report proves:
- the Devon & Somerset Stag Hounds who hunt within the Exmoor National Park;
- the Quantock Stag Hounds who hunt on the Quantock and Brendon Hills to the east of Exmoor;
- the Tiverton Stag Hounds that hunt the valleys of the Exe, Taw and Torridge.
By adopting a deer with Protect the Wild you will help fund our ongoing efforts to expose illegal hunting and our work to ensure greater protection for wild deer by campaigning for a new law that will ban hunting of mammals for good.
As an adopter not only will you be helping fund this vital work, but you will also receive an exclusive Protect the Wild adoption pack including a cuddly toy, glossy photo, and an information fact sheet.
We will also keep you up to date by email on our latest campaigns and the important impact we’re having to safeguard wild deer.