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<p>The Hunting Act 2004 makes it an offence to hunt a wild mammal with dogs except
where it is carried out in accordance with the exemptions in the Act. Since the introduction
of the Act, many hunt organisations across the country have worked hard to adapt their
activities towards trail hunting, which is intended to retain important traditions
as part of the fabric of rural life without harming wildlife. We recognise it is possible
that dogs may on occasion pick up and follow the scent of live foxes. If this occurs,
it is the responsibility of the dog owner to control their dog. Those found guilty
under the Hunting Act are subject to the full force of the law, and enforcement is
an operational matter for the police.</p>
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