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Jan 2016 back issue
by Damian Bird
In the wake of British Prime Minister, David Cameron’s desire to reverse the fox hunting ban, I (as a Londoner and long
established town dweller) went to observe the prohibited sport for myself.
Hunting with dogs was banned in England in 2004 and yet the hunts continue to meet throughout the winter months
with packs of hounds and are still seen by many as an important part of rural life.
December 2015.
The Foxhound is a type of large hunting dog bred for its strong hunting instincts, stamina and keen sense of smell.
The hunt meets to socialise, eat Christmas cake and drink Port before the chase begins.
A glass of Port to fight the winter chill.
Plaited tails to prevent them catching on fences and hedging.
Hunting is a very social occasion.
Hunt follower.
Hound.
Dorset farmers catch up.
Master of the Hunt.
The hunt moves off in the December mist.
Three Dorset landowners, without who’s permission, the hunt would be impossible.
The hunt winds its way around the Dorset lanes.
These two members of the hunt own many thousands of acres of Dorset countryside.
Fox hounds are incredibly fit and strong and can run for miles without tiring.
The local vicar who follows the hunt by running on foot.
Many people follow the hunt on foot and in Land Rovers.
Huntsmen wearing traditional red and black coats.
The hunt traversing the horizon.
Dorset farmer following the hunt.
