Devon and Cornwall Police

Documenting reported incidents and demanding accountability for illegal hunting activities within the Devon and Cornwall Police area.

A total of 103 incidents have been reported in the Devon and Cornwall Police region since January 2023.

Incidents in the Devon and Cornwall Police Area.

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Hunts are causing havoc, distress and carnage across the British countryside.
The incidents recorded on this page fall under six key categories:

Licence Plate Issues

Many hunt quad bikes are missing, obscuring, or illegally altering number plates, making them difficult to trace.

Passenger Hazards

Overloading quad bikes with multiple riders is dangerous and illegal unless the vehicle is specifically designed for passengers.

Road/Traffic Hazards

This includes reckless driving, riding on public roads without insurance, trespassing, and obstructing traffic.

Hounds out of control

When hounds are not properly controlled they ignore commands, trespass, stray unsupervised, chase (riot) on other animals, and are left behind—posing risks to themselves, the public, and wildlife.

Hunt trespass

Whether it’s hounds, riders, hunt staff, or support, hunts trespass by entering land without permission, including private property, nature reserves, housing estates, and livestock fields.

Hunt violence & intimidation

Hunts use aggression like verbal threats, physical assault, discriminatory remarks, and horses as weapons —in an attempt to stop people from watching them.

Are police forces enforcing the law? Hunt quad bikes must be registered, taxed, insured, and legally used on public roads. Hunting is not an agricultural activity, meaning hunts cannot claim farming exemptions.

Read more about the laws on quad bike use here.

Filter incidents:

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

St Columb

Hunt

Four Burrows Hunt

Date

01/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Sharnehill Green Business Park

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

05/11/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

BODMIN SSSI MOORLAND @ METHERIN/NEWTON/KERROW.

Hunt

North Cornwall Hunt

Date

12/10/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

TUCOYSE FARM nr GWEEK

Hunt

Cury

Date

01/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Camper down Farm, Bodmin Moor

Hunt

North Cornwall Hunt

Date

25/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Camper down Farm, Bodmin Moor

Hunt

North Cornwall Hunt

Date

25/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Davidstow Airfield, Bodmin

Hunt

East Cornwall + Taunton Vale

Date

02/03/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Davidstow Airfield, Bodmin

Hunt

East Cornwall + Taunton Vale

Date

02/03/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Tregowris nr St Keverne

Hunt

Cury

Date

08/02/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Lanarth

Hunt

Cury

Date

17/02/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Lanarth

Hunt

Cury

Date

17/02/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Teesside Antiblood Sports (TABS)

Location

Heley House Farm, Sedgefield

Hunt

Middleton + Durham

Date

08/03/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Teesside Antiblood Sports (TABS)

Location

Heley House Farm, Sedgefield

Hunt

Middleton + Durham

Date

08/03/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Surrey Hunt Sabs

Location

Prince Hall Hotel

Hunt

Two Bridges Hunt Club (Mid Devon, South Devon, Dartmoor, and Spooners & West)

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

South Devon Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Rectory Cross, Gidleigh

Hunt

Mid Devon

Date

22/11/2021

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

South Devon Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Rifle Range / Cold East Cattle Grid, Dartmoor

Hunt

South Devon.

Date

21/09/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Somerset Sabs

Location

Brownstone Farm, Holbeton, South Devon

Hunt

Modbury Harriers (now DART VALE, SOUTH POOL & MODBURY HARRIERS)

Date

31/03/2018

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Somerset Sabs

Location

York Inn, Churchingforc

Hunt

East Devon

Date

04/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Somerset Sabs

Location

Brownstone Farm, Holbeton, South Devon

Hunt

Modbury Harriers (now DART VALE, SOUTH POOL & MODBURY HARRIERS)

Date

31/03/2018

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard, Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Somerset Sabs

Location

Brownstone Farm, Holbeton, South Devon

Hunt

Modbury Harriers (now DART VALE, SOUTH POOL & MODBURY HARRIERS)

Date

31/03/2018

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Beardon Farm, Boyton

Hunt

South Tetcott Hunt

Date

25/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Not sure

Hunt

Torrington Farmers or Eggesford Hunt

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Not sure

Hunt

Torrington Farmers or Eggesford Hunt

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Horndon/Mary Tavy/Willsworthy area

Hunt

Lamerton Hunt

Date

08/02/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Orchard Barton, Lewtrenchard

Hunt

Lamerton Hunt

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Not sure

Hunt

Torrington Farmers or Eggesford Hunt

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Orchard Barton, Lewtrenchard

Hunt

Lamerton Hunt

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Orchard Barton, Lewtrenchard

Hunt

Lamerton Hunt

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Orchard Barton, Lewtrenchard

Hunt

Lamerton Hunt

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Orchard Barton, Lewtrenchard

Hunt

Lamerton Hunt

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Orchard Barton, Lewtrenchard

Hunt

Lamerton Hunt

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Pudson Farm, Okehampton home of Lloyd Heard

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

30/11/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Greenwell Farm, Yelverton

Hunt

Spooners and Dartmoor, Joint Meet

Date

04/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Beardon Farm, Boykin

Hunt

South Tetcott Hunt

Date

25/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Affeton Mill, Chulmleigh

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt + South Tetcotf

Date

13/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Orchard Barton, Lewtrenchard

Hunt

Lamerton Hunt

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Cherry Brook Car Park, Postbridge

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor

Date

05/10/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Caseytown, near Tavistock

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor

Date

29/10/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Beacon Junction, Chulmleigh

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

02/11/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Cherry Brook Car Park, Postbridge

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor

Date

05/10/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Stourton Farm

Hunt

Spooners and West + Wynnstay

Date

16/03/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Venford Reservoir

Hunt

Dartmoor Hunt

Date

06/02/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

East Dart Hotel, Postbridge

Hunt

Two Bridges Hunt Club (Mid Devon, South Devon, Dartmoor, and Spooners & West)

Date

21/02/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Manor House Farm, Peter Tavares

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor

Date

02/03/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Brisworthy Plantation, Dartmoor

Hunt

Dartmoor Hunt

Date

12/03/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Stourton Farm

Hunt

Spooners and West + Wynnstay

Date

16/03/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Brisworthy Plantation

Hunt

Dartmoor Hunt

Date

12/03/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Caseytown, near Tavistock

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor

Date

29/10/2022

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Tor Royal, Princeton

Hunt

Dartmoor Hunt

Date

06/12/2022

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Serstone Farm, Bow

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

30/10/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Venford Reservoir

Hunt

Dartmoor Hunt

Date

06/02/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Elm Field Farm, Milton Damerel

Hunt

Stevenson Hunt

Date

01/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Garnanott, Nr. Huntshaw

Hunt

Torrington Farmers Hunt.

Date

16/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

The London Inn, Morton Bishop

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

28/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Lay-by Morchard Road

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

01/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Oaklands, Okehampton

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt + South Tetcotf

Date

26/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Lay-by Morchard Road

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

01/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Creedy Barton, nr. Crediton

Hunt

Silverton + South Devon

Date

08/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Stonemoor Cross, near Chulmleigh

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Stonemoor Cross, near Chulmleigh

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Stonemoor Cross, near Chulmleigh

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Waie Inn in Zeal Monachorum,

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

01/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Trenchards Farm, owned by the Skinners

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

04/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Trenchards Farm, owned by the Skinners

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

04/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Higher Broxwater, Kilkhampton, North East Cornwall.

Hunt

Torrington Farmers Hunt.

Date

11/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Umberleigh / South Molton

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt + South Tetcotf

Date

27/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

The London Inn, Morton Bishop

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

28/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

The London Inn, Morton Bishop

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

28/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Waie Inn in Zeal Monachorum,

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

01/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Waie Inn in Zeal Monachorum,

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

01/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Waie Inn in Zeal Monachorum,

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

01/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

The London Inn, Morton Bishop

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

28/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Oaklands, Okehampton

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt + South Tetcotf

Date

26/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Oaklands, Okehampton

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt + South Tetcotf

Date

26/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Oaklands, Okehampton

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt + South Tetcotf

Date

26/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

The London Inn, Morton Bishop

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

28/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Pudson Farm, home of Lloyd Heard

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

30/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Pudson Farm, home of Lloyd Heard

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

30/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Pudson Farm, home of Lloyd Heard

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

30/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Duke of York, Iddesleigh

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

23/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Chulmleigh Beacon

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

02/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Hollocombe Moor by Narracott

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

07/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Dolton Beacon

Hunt

Torrington & Eggesford

Date

09/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Dolton Beacon

Hunt

Torrington & Eggesford

Date

09/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Way Farm, North Tamerton

Hunt

South Tetcott Hunt

Date

18/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Chulmleigh Beacon

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

02/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Chulmleigh Beacon

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

02/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Chulmleigh Beacon

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

02/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Alverdiscott

Hunt

Torrington Farmers Hunt.

Date

28/09/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Webbery Barton, near Alverdiscott

Hunt

Torrington Farmers Hunt.

Date

19/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Higher Soldon, nr, Sutcombe (B&B)

Hunt

Stevenson Hunt

Date

17/02/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Higher Soldon, nr, Sutcombe (B&B)

Hunt

Stevenson Hunt

Date

17/02/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

East Dart Hotel, Postbridge

Hunt

Two Bridges Hunt Club (Mid Devon, South Devon, Dartmoor, and Spooners & West)

Date

21/02/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Sherford Down Farm

Hunt

Dart Vale, South Pool and Modbury Harriers

Date

16/03/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Broadaford Farm, nr, Widecombe

Hunt

South Devon.

Date

06/04/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Waie Inn in Zeal Monachorum,

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

01/01/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Miltondamerel

Hunt

Stevenson Hunt

Date

06/01/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Five Lanes, nr. Abbots Bickington

Hunt

Stevenson Hunt

Date

20/01/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Higher Soldon, nr, Sutcombe (B&B)

Hunt

Stevenson Hunt

Date

17/02/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Higher Soldon, nr, Sutcombe (B&B)

Hunt

Stevenson Hunt

Date

17/02/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

The George, Hatherleigh

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

11/11/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Hurley Meadow Farm, Woolfardisworthy

Hunt

Stevenstone Hunt and South Tetcott Hunt

Date

09/12/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Hurley Meadow Farm, Woolfardisworthy

Hunt

Stevenstone Hunt and South Tetcott Hunt

Date

09/12/2023

Evidence

View

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Use this template to send to your local police constabulary.

Dear Chief Constable [Surname],

I am writing to raise serious concerns about the widespread and ongoing violations of road traffic laws, reckless quad bike use, and the danger posed by out-of-control hunting hounds across [Police Force Region]. These persistent issues present significant public safety risks, disrupt communities, and undermine confidence in law enforcement when clear offences are ignored or unenforced.

The Problem: Recklessness and Lawbreaking by Hunts

For too long, organised hunts have operated with blatant disregard for road safety laws, putting motorists, pedestrians, animals, and property at risk. The most pressing issues include:

1. Quad Bike Law Violations

  • Unregistered and untaxed quad bikes being used illegally on public highways.
  • Quad bikes carrying multiple passengers in unsafe conditions, often without helmets or protective gear.
  • Reckless and dangerous use of quad bikes on roads and footpaths, frequently leading to near-misses or accidents.

2. Road and Traffic Hazards

  • Hunts obstructing roads and disrupting traffic, forcing vehicles into dangerous situations.
  • Hunt participants ignoring highway regulations, failing to control their vehicles properly, or acting aggressively towards other road users.

3. Hounds Loose on Roads – A Growing Danger

  • Hounds being abandoned or left behind, creating hazards for motorists and pedestrians.
  • Dogs running uncontrolled onto roads, leading to accidents, injuries, and unnecessary distress for local communities.
  • Hunts failing to take responsibility for their animals, leaving them to roam unsupervised and at risk.

The Evidence: HuntHavoc.info – Logging the Chaos

A growing body of evidence at HuntHavoc.info documents these repeated offences across the UK, categorised by police force. The database provides clear proof of non-enforcement in cases where hunts have broken the law without consequence.

The Request: Immediate Action and Accountability

I urge [Police Force Name] to take urgent and proactive enforcement action to tackle these recurring issues. Specifically, I request that:

  1. Quad bike regulations be properly enforced, ensuring that all vehicles are legally registered, taxed, and road-safe.
  2. Traffic laws be applied equally to hunt-related offences, with proper investigation and action taken against dangerous driving and road obstruction.
  3. Hound control be treated as a serious safety issue, with hunts held accountable for loose or abandoned dogs on roads.
  4. A clear reporting mechanism be established so the public can report hunt-related road safety violations easily and expect a timely response.
  5. Transparency and accountability measures be introduced to ensure police forces do not grant leniency or preferential treatment to hunting groups.

Hunts are not above the law, and continued failure to act only fuels public frustration and diminishes trust in policing. The dangers posed by reckless quad bike use and out-of-control hounds must be addressed before more accidents occur.

I request a formal response outlining the steps that [Police Force Name] intends to take regarding these matters. Please confirm receipt of this letter and provide a timeline for planned enforcement actions or policy reviews concerning hunt-related road offences.

I look forward to your response and a firm commitment to ensuring accountability, enforcing the law, and protecting public safety.

Yours sincerely,