Devon & Cornwall Police

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

A total of 178 incidents have been reported in the Devon & Cornwall Police region since January 2023.

Incidents in the Devon & 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.

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Stibb Cross.

Hunt

Stevenstone Hunt

Date

30/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Plymouth and West Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Bedford Square, Tavistock

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor hunt

Date

26/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Helston

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

26/12/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Cran Brea

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

26/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Woolfardisworthy

Hunt

Stevenstone Hunt and South Tetcott Hunt

Date

09/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Porkellis

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

12/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Nancegollan

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt hounds

Date

16/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Trespin

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

02/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Penstraze

Hunt

Four Burrow hunt

Date

09/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Stithians

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

28/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Webbery Barton in Alverdiscott

Hunt

Torrington Farmeres Hunt

Date

25/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team and West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Helston

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

25/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

St Keverne

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

18/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

St Breward

Hunt

North Cornwall Hunt

Date

11/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Penstraze

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

04/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Praze

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

28/10/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Gunwalloe

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

21/10/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Gunwalloe

Hunt

Cury hunt

Date

21/10/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Tregowris

Hunt

Cury hunt

Date

14/10/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

10/4/2023

Location

Gweek

Hunt

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Date

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

10/7/2023

Location

Trelowarren Estate

Hunt

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Date

Evidence

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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

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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 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

Great Torrington Events Safety Committee.

Location

Not applicable

Hunt

Not applicable

Date

17/03/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Great Torrington Events Safety Committee.

Location

Not applicable

Hunt

Not applicable

Date

17/03/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Great Torrington Events Safety Committee.

Location

Not applicable

Hunt

Not applicable

Date

17/03/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, monitors and animal rights team

Location

St Breward

Hunt

North Cornwall Hunt

Date

08/03/2025

Evidence

View

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 passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Broadaford Farm, nr, Widecombe

Hunt

South Devon.

Date

06/04/2024

Evidence

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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 passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

The London Inn, Morton Bishop

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

28/12/2024

Evidence

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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

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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 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

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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

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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 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

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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

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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

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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

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

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights Team

Location

Jamaica Inn, Bolventot

Hunt

East Cornwall + Beaufort

Date

12/03/2022

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

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Kingsland Farm, Wembworthy, owned by barrister Amanda Sutcliffe

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt + North Cornwall

Date

06/03/2025

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

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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

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, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Miltondamerel

Hunt

Stevenson Hunt

Date

06/01/2024

Evidence

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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

Way Farm, North Tamerton

Hunt

South Tetcott Hunt

Date

18/11/2024

Evidence

View

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

View

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 Hunt

Date

05/11/2024

Evidence

View

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

Evidence

View

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

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

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 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, 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 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, 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 licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights Team m

Location

Not mentioned

Hunt

East Cornwall + Cury

Date

25/11/2017

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights Team

Location

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵, 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

26/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights Team

Location

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵, 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

26/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Stone Moor Cross, Chulmleigh

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Bishops Tawton

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

25/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Great Torrington Events Safety Committee.

Location

Kings Nympton

Hunt

Stevenson Hunt

Date

07/09/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Great Torrington Events Safety Committee.

Location

Frithlestock area.

Hunt

Stevenson Hunt

Date

12/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Kingsland Farm, Wembworthy, owned by barrister Amanda Sutcliffe

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt + North Cornwall

Date

06/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Kingsland Farm, Wembworthy, owned by barrister Amanda Sutcliffe

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt + North Cornwall

Date

06/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Hall, Bishops Tawton

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

25/02/2025

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, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Hall, Bishops Tawton

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

25/02/2025

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

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 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, 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 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

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Wembworthy

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt + North Cornwall

Date

06/03/2025

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

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

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

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Camper down Farm, Bodmin Moor

Hunt

North Cornwall Hunt

Date

25/01/2025

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

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

Sherford Down Farm

Hunt

Dart Vale, South Pool and Modbury Harriers

Date

16/03/2024

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

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

The London Inn, Morton Bishop

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

28/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights Team

Location

𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗦𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗻

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

03/04/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Stourtown Farm, Sampford Spiney

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor + Mid Devon

Date

01/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Stone Moor Cross, Chulmleigh

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Stone Moor Cross, Chulmleigh

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Huxford near Kings Nymton

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

08/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Huxford near Kings Nymton

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

08/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Great Torrington Events Safety Committee.

Location

Frithlestock area.

Hunt

Stevenson Hunt

Date

12/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Great Torrington Events Safety Committee.

Location

Kings Nympton

Hunt

Tiverton Stag Hunt

Date

01/01/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs

Location

Hall, Bishops Tawton

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

25/02/2025

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 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 road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Oaklands, Okehampton

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt + South Tetcotf

Date

26/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

South Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Cator Green

Hunt

South Devon Hunt

Date

28/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Tavistock.

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor Hunt

Date

26/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Sabs

Location

Okehampton

Hunt

South Tetcott Hunt

Date

26/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Postbridge

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor Hunt

Date

21/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Sladesbridge

Hunt

North Cornwall Hunt

Date

21/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

South Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Rora Farm

Hunt

South Devon Hunt

Date

21/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

South Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Rora Farm

Hunt

South Devon Hunt

Date

21/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

North Dorest Hunt Sabs

Location

Lydford

Hunt

Blackmore and Sparkford Vale Hunt

Date

21/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

South Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

North Bovey

Hunt

South Devon Hunt

Date

14/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Sabs

Location

Frithelstok

Hunt

Stevenston Hunt

Date

14/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Trebatha

Hunt

East Cornwall Hunt

Date

14/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

St Newlyn East

Hunt

Four Burrow hunt

Date

10/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Tavistock

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor Hunt

Date

12/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Wotter

Hunt

Dartmoor Hunt

Date

07/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Helston

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

03/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Withielgoose

Hunt

North Cornwall Hunt

Date

04/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

St Breward.

Hunt

North Cornwall Hunt

Date

30/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon County Hunt sabs and Plymouth & West County hunt sabs

Location

Pudson Farm

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

30/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Praze-an-Beeble

Hunt

Four Burrow hunt

Date

19/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs.

Location

Manaccan 

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

20/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

St Breock Downs

Hunt

North Cornwall Hunt

Date

16/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Launceston

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor Hunt

Date

16/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Sabs.

Location

Garnacott

Hunt

Torrington Farmers Hunt

Date

16/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Talskiddy

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

12/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Talskiddy

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

12/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs.

Location

St Keverne Square

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

16/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Sabs with Plymouth & West Country Sab.

Location

Dolton Beacon

Hunt

Eggesford Hunt

Date

09/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs.

Location

 Trelowarren Estate

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

06/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs.

Location

 Trelowarren Estate

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

06/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Tregavethan

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

02/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Sabs with Plymouth & West Country Sab.

Location

Chulmleigh Beacon

Hunt

Eggsford Hunt

Date

02/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs.

Location

Gweek

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

02/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs.

Location

Gweek

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

02/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Tregony

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

29/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Yelverton

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor Hunt

Date

26/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

St Mabyn

Hunt

North Cornwall hunt

Date

19/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Three Counties Hunt Sabs.

Location

Tregony

Hunt

Heythorp Hunt

Date

18/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs.

Location

Lanarth.

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

19/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team and West Cornwall Sabs

Location

Helston

Hunt

Cury Hunt.

Date

14/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team

Location

Crowan

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

15/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights team and West Cornwall Sabs

Location

Mullion

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

12/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs.

Location

Bodmin moor land.

Hunt

North Cornwall hunt

Date

12/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Postbridge

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor Hunt

Date

05/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

South Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Lustleigh

Hunt

South Devon Hunt

Date

07/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Northants Hunt Sabs

Location

St Mabyn

Hunt

Cottsmore Hunt

Date

09/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Sabs.

Location

Torrington.

Hunt

South Trecott Hunt Black

Date

05/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Sabs.

Location

Alverdiscott

Hunt

Torrington Farmers Hunt

Date

28/09/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs.

Location

Wadebridge

Hunt

North Cornwall Hunt

Date

02/10/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

South Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Soussens Forest

Hunt

South Devon Hunt

Date

07/09/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

South Devon Hunt Sabs.

Location

Soussens Forest

Hunt

South Devon hunt

Date

07/09/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon Hunt sabs.

Location

Wotter.

Hunt

Dartmoor Hunt

Date

17/08/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

St Columb

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

05/04/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Sabs.

Location

South Brent

Hunt

Dartmoor hunt

Date

22/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

Bodmin

Hunt

North Cornwall hunt

Date

22/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

Philliegh

Hunt

Four Burrow hunt

Date

26/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

Trelowarren

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

29/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon hunt sabs

Location

Chagford

Hunt

Mid Devon hunt

Date

08/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

Crowan

Hunt

Four Burrow Hunt

Date

11/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Lanrath

Hunt

Cury Hunt hounds

Date

15/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Plymouth & West Devon hunt sabs

Location

Cudlipptown

Hunt

Spooners and West Dartmoor Hunt r

Date

15/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

Penstraze

Hunt

Four Burrow hunt

Date

15/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

Redruth

Hunt

Four Burrow hunt

Date

20/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Sabs.

Location

Milton Damerel

Hunt

Stevenson Hunt

Date

01/03/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

St Keverne

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

St Breward

Hunt

North Cotswold hunt

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Sabs and plymouth sabs

Location

East Worlington

Hunt

Eggsford Hunt

Date

13/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

Crowan

Hunt

Four Burrows hunt

Date

03/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Cornwall Hunt Sabs

Location

Constantine

Hunt

Cury Hunt

Date

08/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

Boscastle

Hunt

North Cornwall Hunt

Date

01/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

Talskiddy

Hunt

Four Burrows hunt

Date

28/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

North Cornwall

Hunt

North Cornwall Hunt

Date

18/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

Lancarrow

Hunt

Four Burrows Hunt hounds scatter.

Date

21/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Devon County Hunt Sabs.

Location

Ashreigney

Hunt

Eggsford Hunt

Date

13/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights

Location

St Allen

Hunt

Four Burrows

Date

07/01/2025

Evidence

View

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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,