🎩🐕 Boxing Day Hunts Draw Crowds Across Wales! 🐎🍃
This Boxing Day, six hunts went ahead across Wales, showcasing a long-held tradition with plenty of local support. As government plans to ban trail hunting loom, hunt enthusiasts aren’t backing down. They’re standing strong, saying their gatherings are crucial for rural communities and local businesses.
Thousands braved the winter chill to attend festive meets – from bustling village greens to iconic town squares. Participants included the Cresselly Hunt, Vale of Clettwr, Banwen Miners Bloodhounds, Llangeinor Pentyrch, Curre and Llangibby, and the Monmouthshire Hunt. These events bring communities together, providing a boost to the local economy.
Passionate voices are emerging on both sides of the debate. Polly Portwin from the Countryside Alliance emphasises the joy of these events, while Reform MS, Laura Anne Jones, captured the excitement at the Curre and Llangibby Hunt, calling out the government for missing rural priorities. 🚜🌳
However, the controversy continues. Animal welfare advocates demand tougher measures, urging the government to close loopholes in hunting laws, arguing trail hunting is merely a guise for illegal activity. Emma Slawinski from the League Against Cruel Sports stresses the necessity of stricter regulations to protect wildlife. 🦊❌
Defra stands firm, promising to ban trail hunting and stressing this aligns with public sentiment. Their aim is to bolster animal welfare and prevent illegal hunting practices. 🐾🛡️
With strong opinions on both sides, the clash between tradition and legislation remains intense. One thing is clear: the future of hunting in the UK is about to face a major revision! 💼💥
What are your thoughts on the tradition of Boxing Day hunts? Share your views below! 👇 #BoxingDayHunt #TrailHunting #WalesTradition