15/06/2026
Dear All,
As you are aware, the Government’s consultation on the proposed Trail Hunting Ban remains open until *18 June, leaving just three days to respond.*
The importance of submitting a response cannot be overstated. We trust that every member and supporter has already responded, or will do so before the deadline, and we encourage every individual within a household to submit their own response.
In addition to personal submissions, it has recently been highlighted that responses from businesses are particularly important at this stage. Business responses will carry significant weight in demonstrating the wider economic impact of any ban and may influence the process following the consultation’s closure.
If you operate a business of any kind that is connected, directly or indirectly, to trail hunting, please submit a response. This includes, but is not limited to:
* Farming enterprises relying on fallen stock collection
* Vehicle maintenance and mechanical services
* Feed, hay and straw merchants
* Livery yards and equestrian businesses
* Pubs, hospitality providers and local suppliers
* Any other business that benefits from, supports, or provides services to the hunting community
No business is too large or too small to make a difference.
Please also encourage any businesses you support during the hunting season to respond. There are countless examples. Take a moment to explain the importance of this consultation to your suppliers, contractors and service providers. Completing a response takes only a few minutes, but every submission matters.
The next few days are critical. The number and breadth of responses received could will a significant impact on both the outcome of the consultation and the time taken to process responses thereafter. These factors may prove pivotal.
Thank you for your support and for helping to ensure that as many responses as possible are sent before the deadline.
Please act now and encourage others to do the same.
