Deer killed & 2 more calves orphaned on the hills today by the Quantock Staghounds. A local described the scenes as "deer hell". Yesterday a starving calf was found close to death. Although they can survive without mum's milk and warmth at this age, it will be a struggle through winter

12.12.24 Quantock Staghounds 1/2 With @ndhs.bsky.social we attended the Quantocks today to attempt to monitor the hind hunting activity. Unfortunately, we were not able to intervene and believe that 2 hinds were probably chased and shot. We were monitored by some of the more fortunate hinds.

Police were called at Blackmore and Sparkford Vale Hunt today in Bagber after meet host Sophie Tuffin repeatedly smashed her phone into a sab's face claiming she wasn't on a footpath, then knocked her down and trampled her with her horse. With @dorsethuntmonitor.bsky.social

In March 2023 Sabs made a shocking discovery – a fox buried alive underground in a sack . It’s the focus of day 6 of my (b)advent counting down the top 20 worst fox hunting crimes with @huntsabs.bsky.social . . . #RealBanNow

🚨 EMERGENCY ALERT 🚨 Government issued emergency alerts have just rang out across Dorset, warning of a risk to life in the storms tomorrow. Surely hunts won’t be out tomorrow now? All eyes on the BHSA to stand up and demand hunts stay home.

Dumb and Dummer: West Mids Hunt Sabs film illegal hare hunting. www.huntsabs.org.uk/dumb-and-dum...

Trigger warning: distressing footage. This was filmed from our stolen drone using some of the cached recording. The Beaufort Hunt killed this fox yesterday and then brought our drone down before stealing it. All videos will passed to police. youtu.be/wrWXGYqI5DI?...

Blackmore and Sparkford Vale Hunt hound control was atrocious today, dogs everywhere. Some were still missing at the end of the day. A couple were reportedly seen crossing the A30 several miles away from where they were boxing up at Stalbridge Park.

For years, hunts have claimed hounds can’t be rehomed. But that’s a lie. Ex-hunting dogs like Maggie and Negan are thriving in loving homes. It’s time to end the cruelty and give these hounds the life they deserve. Visit rehomethehounds.info for more

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫-𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 A fox suffered a horrific death at the hands of South Dorset Hunt. Its back leg was torn off as it tried to escape the hounds. Full video on link below, and report to follow. www.facebook.com/share/v/GiYw...

Fresh from harassing journalists from ITV News Warwickshire Hunt members Gavin Field and James Froggatt became very aggressive when two sabs prevented their hounds from rampaging through the village of Todenham youtu.be/bTj6CezlmRQ

Hinds and their calves were terrorised again today by the Quantock Staghounds. But what they were really after was a stag. With a good number of sabs and monitors watching them, they did a poor job of hunting both and were hopefully deterred from taking potshots at fleeing hinds.

A fox killed yesterday by the South Dorset Hunt had their back leg ripped off as hounds dragged them out of thick brambles. Solidarity to Weymouth Animal Rights who saw the horrific scene. More on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/WeymouthAnim...

Saturday 23/11/24. Royal Artillery Hunt. Cadley Farm. Potterne wick. Atrocious weather conditions for sab let alone horses. Two fallen riders, field leaving early and lost hounds running around small area but on roads, no riders to be seen. Shame on you RA.Hit report to follow

Early mornings often greet us with incredible moments & encounters...to a wildlife photographer, this is our oxygen... #roedeer #wildlife #wildlifephotography

We'd like to thank all of our followers for your kind messages of support and donations for replacement equipment after one of our sabs was badly beaten and robbed by Mendip Farmers Hunt thugs on Thursday. She had scans at A&E due to a large swelling around the temple, which fortunately 1/

Currently sabbing the Portman Hunt near Bedchester in storm Bert. The Portman and many others in Dorset think this is appropriate weather to hunt in!

Good luck to all of the saboteurs heading out to face their local hunts tomorrow. Do your bit to support them by becoming a member of the HSA today: www.huntsabs.org.uk/product-cate...

*Sound on* How blatant is this - Blackmore and Sparkford Vale Hunt whip (no horse today?) hollering up the hunted fox that had just crossed the road. The huntsman then brought the hounds over to try and pick up the scent on the other side. Sabs ensured hounds failed to find it.

We are fuming. South Dorset Huntsman refuses to even follow BARE MINIMUM biosecurity measures, while needlessly slaughtering badgers and raking in the compensation. Being a multi-millionaire, he can just pay off these small fines and continue polluting www.gov.uk/government/n...

Sab has been beaten up and had cameras stolen at Mendip Farmers Hunt. Police are on their way.

"I can hold up a public road for several minutes" Entitlement and delusion - Two words that sum up the attitude of most of the hunt riders we come across! This was filmed while sabbing the Torrington Farmers Hunt at Alverdiscott on Saturday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GDX...

Me waiting for the 'excellent engagement' on here to turn up... Spent a wonderful morning photographing this beautiful vixen... #wildlifephotography

Report from yesterday as we tried to prevent deer killed and calves orphaned by the Quantock Staghounds youtu.be/jzgPEi1edMU

𝗙𝗼𝘅 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗧𝗩 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘅 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗧𝗩 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 This is the FULL footage that ITV News showed parts of in their report on fox hunting last night youtu.be/uEVn6z9DXmE

As sab groups join this new platform, we are adding them to this starter pack. Share with your friends 😉 go.bsky.app/4XgZrUa

The Quantock Staghounds have been out today setting their dogs on hinds (female red deer) and their 5 month old calves. Sadly one calf will be without a mum now as they killed her when she got too close to a gunman lying in wait on a deer run. w/ @wlguardian.bsky.social

Blackmore and Sparkford Vale Hunt forced to call off hounds yesterday after we filmed the fox! We love it when they sab themselves! youtu.be/pBzD4fbNOaY?... with @dorsethuntmonitor.bsky.social

You wouldn't believe the barbarism my friend came across while strolling on the King's Sandringham Estate this morning Happily, he was able to release the fox

For those that don’t know us, we’re a small team averaging over 25 years experience in the field. We have a kick-ass website with loads of resources & info set up and maintained by one dedicated individual: www.wildlifeguardian.co.uk @protectthewild.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social

A beautifully written account of the intersection of Anarcho Punk, and Hunt Sabbing in the 1980s. iantrowell.substack.com/p/a-field-in-e…

One of a number of foxes we helped escape the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale Hunt today at Yenston. Sabs were able to stop the 2 lead hounds, before the whipper in, seeing that we had the fox on film, stopped the rest! We love it when they sab themselves! With @dorsethuntmonitor.bsky.social

Wow. I had no idea on BlueSky you can enable external media so you can watch YouTube videos on this platform. It overcomes the problem of only being able to upload 60 seconds of video here. It’s gets better & better

"𝑺𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒏" says Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Hunt Master Vicky Heal after the entire pack rampaged around in a frenzy killing a fox. This was the reality for the horrified residents of West Camel, Somerset on Monday. Video part 1 - the chase leading up to the kill.

Hello we've had quite a few people follow us today. we hadn't been using this platform as it didn't seem like you could post videos. But looks like you can now hooray! We've been out every day this week. Quantock Staghounds and Blackmore and Sparkford Vale Hunt.

A Boxing Day trail hunt meet has been banned in a town, with its mayor alleging it has "strong links to terrorising wildlife under the guise of tradition". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

👀 Coming soon....

2 hunts sabbed today - Portman Hunt blatantly cubbing in maize fields at Hinton St Mary, then up to the Quantocks for the Quantock Staghounds opening meet. 3 stags chased and we believe lost.