Police appeal to help tackle hare coursing in Somerset

THE laws around hare coursing have changed and Avon and Somerset Police Rural Affairs Unit’s PCSO Mike Storey explains here what that means.

WHAT IS HARE COURSING?

Hare coursing is an illegal activity where dogs are used to chase, catch and kill hares. This is a serious problem in rural areas.

Hare coursing is primarily a seasonal issue affecting rural communities across our force area.

It is most common from late summer when the crops are cut through to spring when crops are grown enough to provide hares with sufficient cover.