North Yorkshire poaching incidents drop by nearly a third - report

The number of poaching incidents in North Yorkshire has dropped by almost a third in a year, a report has found.

White-tailed eagle poisoning statement from Dorset Police

Dorset Police has issued a statement about the investigation into the death of a rare white-tailed sea eagle found dead on a shooting estate in North Dorset in Jaunary.

Shropshire police search premises over 'persecution of birds of prey'

Officers from Shropshire's Rural Crime Team have conducted a search of a premises suspected of being involved in the persecution of birds of prey.

Suspected poisoning of three birds of prey

Lincolnshire Police’s Rural Crime Action Team (RCAT) are investigating the suspected poisoning of three birds of prey in the Belchford area of Horncastle.

Poaching in Dorset suspects arrested in Bransgore

A third man has been arrested in connection with cruelty to deer and hares in Dorset.

Staffordshire and Shropshire: Hare coursing clampdown

The wildlife welfare officer added the activity could also lead to "vandalism of property, loss of income for farmers and landowners, theft, intimidation, and road traffic issues due to the driving of unlicensed and uninsured vehicles".

Animal baiting: 150 people involved in Northern Ireland, says USPCA

Baiting involves deliberately setting up fights between hunting dogs and wild animals like foxes and badgers.

Conviction of gamekeeper Matthew Stroud: statement from Norfolk Constabulary

Following yesterday’s news that 46-year-old gamekeeper Matthew Stroud had been convicted, amongst other things, of shooting and poisoning at least five buzzards and a goshawk on a pheasant shoot in Norfolk,Norfolk Constabulary has issued a press statement which provides a bit more detail about the case.

Unlicensed dog breeder in west Norfolk fined £10,000 in court

The joint investigation was carried out by West Norfolk Borough Council with assistance from Norfolk Constabulary.

Gamekeeper admits killing birds of prey

A Weeting gamekeeper appeared in court today Wednesday 5 October 2022 and admitted shooting and poisoning several birds of prey.

Wiltshire Police get new kit to tackle hare coursing problem

Wiltshire cut back on its rural team in recent years, but now Wiltshire's Police Commissioner Philip Wilkinson is determined to turn that tide with more officers and specialist kit.

Sperm whale teeth seized and Grove man arrested

The force's rural crime taskforce said the ivory teeth were worth about £18,350.

Police investigate after illegal trapping kills otter

Rural crime officers were alerted after a dead animal was found in the area around Bressingham and Fersfield in south Norfolk on September 4.

Cygnet shot and wounded on canal near Silsden

The RSPCA, and Yorkshire Swan Rescue Hospital, were alerted after a member of the public spotted the bird in a 'lethargic' condition close to Brunthwaite Swing Bridge.

Hunters and urban explorers stopped by police in north Warrington

It was one of a number of incidents dealt with by Cheshire Police’s Rural Crime Team, which detailed its officers’ activities on Saturday evening.