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Open consultation

Proposals to prohibit trail hunting in England and Wales

Applies to England and Wales

Summary

Inviting views on the government’s proposed approach to implementing a ban on trail hunting in England and Wales.

This consultation is being held on .

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

This consultation invites views on the government’s proposed approach to legislating, including:

  • how trail hunting should be defined for the purpose of a ban
  • whether any other legislative changes are needed to ensure that a ban is effective
  • the use of animal based scents in training dogs
  • whether any other equestrian activities are at risk from being affected by the proposed ban on trail hunting
  • how the introduction of a ban might affect dogs used for trail hunting

Additionally, the consultation invites views on any community, social, business, economic or environmental impacts potentially associated with a ban, and how it is brought into effect.

We welcome views from:

  • the public
  • landowners
  • conservation organisations
  • animal welfare groups
  • hunt organisers
  • local authorities
  • businesses and their representatives
  • any other interested parties

Updates to this page

Published 26 March 2026

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