Glasgow Hunt Sabs

03/08/2026

***THE BEST NEWS***
Thankfully NatureScot finally made the right decision. These birds are 'protected' but the men of Ness were given a licence previously, under an exemption for cultural and traditional reasons. We're sure you'll be glad to hear this news. Thanks to Protect the Wild and everyone else involved in exposing this barbaric out of date 'tradition'.

NatureScot's latest guga hunt statement, updated on 3 August 2026.

03/06/2026

Only 2 weeks left to speak up for foxes. Useful guidance on HSA socials 🖤🖤🖤

TWO WEEKS TO GO - COVERT FOOTAGE PROVES A STRONGER DETERRENT IS NEEDED.

With two weeks to go before the consultation into strengthening the Hunting Act ends the HSA has obtained new footage which perfectly illustrates the need for a stronger deterrent to hunting wild mammals with dogs.

Covert cameras captured Grove & Rufford huntsman, Jacob Whalley, and terrierman Ste Reynolds interfering with an active badger sett prior to a cubbing meet last season. The 2025/26 season was Jacob Whalley’s first season as a huntsman, coming fresh from his position as whipper in at the Fitzwilliam Hunt. In July 2025, Whalley pleaded guilty to Hunting Act offences while at the Fitzwilliam.

The government must implement stronger penalties for those in breach of the Act as the current legislation is not enough of a deterrent. There cannot be any loopholes or exemptions for them to hide behind. With only two weeks left to complete the consultation it is vital that you have your say https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/two-weeks-to-go-covert-footage-proves-a-stronger-deterrent-is-needed/

19/05/2026

Government consultation on the smokescreen that is trail hunting. You can say as much or little as you like, follow the HSA link for useful detailed advice. Please submit by 18th June. Consultation refers to english law, but you can respond from anywhere in the UK. Trail hunting needs banning now! 🖤
https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/ha-campaign/have-your-say/

'Trail hunting' does not exist and never has done. It is a smokescreen to enable hunts to continue to inflict pain and terror on our wildlife.

We have an opportunity to end it for good.
Use our guidance to demand
❌ NO MORE LOOPHOLES
❌ NO MORE EXEMPTIONS
❌ NO MORE SMOKESCREENS
👮 ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW
🚓 STIFF SENTENCES AND JAIL TIME
✅ GET THE BAN DONE!

Link in comments ⬇️

19/04/2026

Caps and beanies added!
Last chance to buy some of our lovely current merch 🖤🖤🖤
Sale reductions on hoodies and sweatshirts 🖤🖤🖤

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31/03/2026

YET ANOTHER COURT APPEARANCE FOR ILLEGAL HUNTING‼

Claire Bellamy, former huntswoman of the Lauderdale Hunt, faces trial on 15th June after being charged in January 2025 with illegal hunting, under licence from NatureScot. Footage obtained by Glasgow Hunt Sabs will be central to the case. Bellamy is the third person to face trial since the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act came into force in October 2023.

The fox hunting was carried out on our old territory of the Lanarkshire & Renfrewshire Hunt, which disbanded 3 years ago after their reign of 252 years of animal cruelty. These hunts, one by one, need consigned to history. A minority of our population support this barbaric activity (which has absolutely nothing to do with fox control) and it will finally stop; it's just a matter of time.

29/03/2026

Cool guy spotted getting ink in stunning t shirt 🖤
Still some limited merch left, come say hi! The Scottish Tattoo Convention
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27/03/2026

Two members of the Jed Forest Hunt are facing an incredible 6 charges under the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023.

Matthew Wilkinson and Trevor Adams are accused of illegally hunting foxes and breaching license rules, with Wilkinson facing multiple other alleged offences across the Scottish Borders, including one linked to illegal trail hunting.

All charges have taken place since the introduction of the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023.
Flouting the law at every turn. The duo are expected back in court on 30th March.

We have focused our time on this particular hunt for the past 3 seasons as we had evidence they were breaking the law and using whatever loophole they could to continue to hunt foxes for 'sport'.