What now for the NWHSA? - Since the Hunting Act 2004 came into force hunt saboteurs have been out with local hunts as normal. Of course not all of our red-coated friends are quite so law-abiding, and we do know that some blatant infringements of the law are taking place.

And it’s in cases such as these that hunt sabs know what constitutes illegal hunting, we know what those horn calls mean, or what riders are doing. This of course doesn’t mean that we won’t intervene to save the life of the hunted animal - after all that remains our sole aim as hunt saboteurs.

Together we can ensure the end of hunting and so the NWHSA continues, and will do so until such time as we can honestly hold up our hands and say ‘job done’ in the battle against bloodsports.

You can help us by joining, sending a donation or better yet by becoming active in the field. The North West Hunt Sabs need volunteers to work either as monitors in the field, gathering evidence against the hunts or to do the vital background work of fundraising, leafleting, etc. Without which no group can function. There will still be a hunt saboteur group near you who wants your help. Whatever your age, skills or experience, you will be able to make a crucial contribution.