Dorset Police

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

A total of 172 incidents have been reported in the Dorset Police region since January 2023.

Incidents in the Dorset 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 behindโ€”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 โ€”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

Weymourth Animal Rights and North Dorset Sabs

Location

Purse Caundle

Hunt

Blackmore and Sparkford Vale hunt

Date

01/03/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Mendip Hunt Sabs.

Location

Glanvilles Wooton

Hunt

South Dorset Hunt

Date

04/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Dorset Hunt Monitors

Location

NA

Hunt

Blackmore and Sparkford Vale hunt h

Date

01/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Sabs

Location

Drimpton

Hunt

Seavington Hunt

Date

18/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Dorset Hunt Montiors

Location

NA

Hunt

Portman Hunt Hounds

Date

18/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Sabs and Wildlife Crime Action

Location

Shaftesbury

Hunt

Portman hunt

Date

11/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Sabs.

Location

Fontmell Parva

Hunt

Portman Hunt

Date

04/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Wildlife Crime Action.

Location

Fontmell Parva

Hunt

Portman Hunt

Date

04/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

Weymourth Animal Rights

Location

Piddletrenthide

Hunt

South Dorest Hunt

Date

04/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Wiltshire Hunt Sabs

Location

Haddon Lodge

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

01/03/2025

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Hinton St. Mary Estate

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

11/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Piddletrenthide

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

18/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Parsonage Farm, Dewlish

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

14/12/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Parsonage Farm, Dewlish

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

14/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Wildlife Crime Action

Location

Not mentioned

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

31/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Cannings Court, Pullman

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

21/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Galton Manor, Owermoigne

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

23/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Dorchester Showgroubd

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

26/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Brockhampton Green

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

17/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Barton Farm, Boys Hill

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

07/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Chebbard Farm, Dewlish

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

09/09/2023

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

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

31/10/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

31/10/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Cannings Court, Pullman

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

21/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Little Monkwood Hill Farm, Mappowder

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale with South Dorset

Date

14/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Haywood Farm, Glanvilles Wooten

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

21/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Kingrove Farm , Death Valley, Piddletrenthide, S.Dorset

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

01/02/2025

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Little Monkwood Hill Farm, Mappowder

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale with South Dorset

Date

14/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Little Monkwood Hill Farm, Mappowder

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale with South Dorset

Date

14/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

31/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

31/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Home Farm Glanvilles Wootton.

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

31/12/2024

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

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Barton Farm, Boys Hill

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

07/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Barton Farm, Boys Hill

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

07/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Caswell Farm, Ryme Intrinseca

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

28/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Caswell Farm, Ryme Intrinseca

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

28/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Cross Farm, Buckland Newton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

17/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Whitcombe Barn, Piddletrenthide

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

21/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Whitcombe Barn, Piddletrenthide

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

21/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Little Hewish Farm, Milton Abbas

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

23/11/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Abbotsbury Swannery

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

10/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Parsonage Farm, Dewlish

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

14/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Parsonage Farm, Dewlish

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

14/12/2024

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

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Parsonage Farm, Dewlish

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

14/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Dewlish House

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

09/11/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Dewlish House

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

09/11/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Dewlish House

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

09/11/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Little Hewish Farm, Milton Abbas

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

23/11/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

19/10/2024

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

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

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

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

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

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

29/10/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

New Buildings & Hill Dairy, Piddlehinton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

19/10/2024

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

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Chitcombe, Bulbarrow

Hunt

Portman

Date

16/03/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Ochill Barn, Winterbourne Houghton / Whitcombe Barn, Piddletrenthide

Hunt

Portman / South Dorset

Date

21/09/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Buckshaw House, Bishops Caundle

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

05/10/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Rosehill Farm, Cheselbourne

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

15/10/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

New Buildings & Hill Dairy, Piddlehinton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

19/10/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Armswell Farm / Plush

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

17/02/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Dewlish House

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

02/03/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Galton, Owermoigne, S.Dorset.

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

05/03/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Armswell Farm / Plush

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

17/02/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Whitcombe Barn , Piddletrenthide

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

04/02/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Higher Farm, Rodden, W.Dorset

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

10/02/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Higher Farm, Rodden, W.Dorset

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

10/02/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Holt Lane, Bishop's Caundle

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

15/02/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

09/01/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Parsonage Barn, Piddlehinton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

27/01/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Peaceful Lane, Kingโ€™s Stag

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

28/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Peaceful Lane, Kingโ€™s Stag

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

28/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Peaceful Lane, Kingโ€™s Stag

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

28/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

19/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

19/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

19/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

19/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Dorchester Showgroubd

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

26/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

A field, Milton Abbas, S. Dorset

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

25/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Mappower , South Dorset

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

05/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Mappower , South Dorset

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

05/12/2023

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

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Church Farm , Ryme Intrinseca, W. Dorset.

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

09/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

19/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

31/10/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Cannings Court, Pullman

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

21/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Cannings Court, Pullman

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

21/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Holt Lane, Bishop's Caundle

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

15/02/2021

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Weymouth Animal Rights

Location

Manor Farm, Hermitage

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

02/09/2023

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

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Church Farm , Ryme Intrinseca, W. Dorset.

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

22/02/2022

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Church Farm , Ryme Intrinseca, W. Dorset.

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

22/02/2022

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Angel Farm Stour Provost

Hunt

Portman

Date

16/11/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs Somerset and Dorsett

Location

Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

31/08/2024

Evidence

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Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Church Farm , Ryme Intrinseca, W. Dorset.

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

22/02/2022

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Grexy Farm/Hemlock Farm area hunted Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

15/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Melbury Osmond, Closworth, Melbury Bubbโ€ข Meet - Prince's Place

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

25/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Kingrove Farm/Manor House

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

01/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Kingrove Farm/Manor House

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

01/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Merry Hill Barn โ€ข Area hunted - Rodden, Langton Herring, Abbotsbury

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

08/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Merry Hill Barn โ€ข Area hunted - Rodden, Langton Herring, Abbotsbury

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

08/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Not mentioned

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

31/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Princes Place ( Melbury Osmond, Closworth, Melbury Bubb)

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

25/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Princes Place ( Melbury Osmond, Closworth, Melbury Bubb)

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

25/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Cattistock and Wraxall

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

07/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Ilsington, Lower Bockhampton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

24/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Caswell Farm, Ryme Intrinseca.

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

28/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Melsbury Osmond

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

25/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Cattistock and Wraxall

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

07/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Angel Farm Stour Provost

Hunt

Portman

Date

16/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Angel Farm Stour Provost

Hunt

Portman

Date

16/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Melsbury Osmond

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

25/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Dewlish House, home of Tory donor Johan Christofferson.

Hunt

South Dorset

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

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Dewlish House, home of Tory donor Johan Christofferson.

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

09/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Rampisham

Hunt

Cattistock

Date

31/08/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Ashington

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

28/09/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Dewlish House, home of Tory donor Johan Christofferson.

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

09/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Dewlish House, home of Tory donor Johan Christofferson.

Hunt

South Dorset

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

Two Counties Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Dewlish House, home of Tory donor Johan Christofferson.

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

09/11/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Lockets Farm, Droop, Dorset

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

23/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Lockets Farm, Droop, Dorset

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

23/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Rectory Farm, Queen Camel

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale with South Dorset

Date

30/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Hill Farm, East Pennard

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

06/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Lockets Farm, Droop, Dorset

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

23/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

But Leigh Rugby Club, Kingweston

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

27/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

But Leigh Rugby Club, Kingweston

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

27/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Church Farm East Lydford.

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

21/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Lockets Farm, Droop, Dorset

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

23/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Lockets Farm, Droop, Dorset

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

23/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Cherry Bolberry Farm, Henstridge

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

18/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

New Barn Farm

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

New Barn Farm

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

New Barn Farm

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

New Barn Farm

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

22/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Charlton Horethorne

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

25/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Charlton Horethorne

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

25/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Hill Farm, East Pennard

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

06/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Hill Farm, East Pennard

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

06/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Hill Farm, East Pennard

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

06/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Church Farm East Lydford.

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

21/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Church Farm East Lydford.

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

21/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Bagber House

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

23/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Lower Farm, Kington Magna

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

20/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Charlton Horethorne

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

25/01/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Church Farm East Lydford.

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

21/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Church Farm East Lydford.

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

21/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Church Farm East Lydford.

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

21/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Mendip Hunt Sabs

Location

Glanvilles Wootton

Hunt

South Dorset

Date

04/02/2025

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

Mendip Hunt Sabs

Location

Bagber

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

23/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Mendip Hunt Sabs

Location

Mappercombe Farm, near Nettlecombe

Hunt

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Date

26/01/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Mendip Hunt Sabs

Location

๐˜ˆ๐˜ญ๐˜ฎ๐˜ด๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ, ๐˜๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ, ๐˜‹๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ต

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale with South Dorset

Date

02/12/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Dorset Against Blood Sports

Location

Haddon Lodge

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

25/02/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Dorset Against Blood Sports

Location

Chettle

Hunt

Portman

Date

04/03/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Dorset Against Blood Sports

Location

Near Kennels

Hunt

Portman

Date

26/12/2024

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Dorset Against Blood Sports

Location

Cherry Bolberry Farm,Stalbridge

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

11/02/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

Dorset Against Blood Sports

Location

Rose & Crown, Longburton

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

31/01/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Dorset Against Blood Sports

Location

Hanford School

Hunt

Portman

Date

15/09/2022

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Dorset Against Blood Sports

Location

Ochill Barn, Winterbourne Houghton

Hunt

Portman

Date

29/09/2022

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Dorset Against Blood Sports

Location

Manor Farm, Manston

Hunt

Portman

Date

29/10/2022

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Dorset Against Blood Sports

Location

Hanford /Chisel Dairy Child Okeford

Hunt

Portman

Date

23/11/2022

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Dorset Against Blood Sports

Location

Ledford Fair Place, Somerton

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

28/01/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

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

Reported by

Brighton Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Piddletrenthide

Hunt

South Dorset + Chiddingfokd (Joint Meet)

Date

22/01/2023

Evidence

View

Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Redlands Farm, Evercreech

Hunt

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Date

20/02/2025

Evidence

View

Take Action: Demand Accountability

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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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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,