Park bosses say they have 'zero tolerance for wildlife crime' in response to anti-trail hunting calls
The League Against Cruel Sports claim other national parks have taken more action than Exmoor and Dartmoor
Last updated 1st May 2024
Thousands of messages calling for an end to trail hunting will be delivered to the Exmoor National Park Authority today.
The League Against Cruel Sports did the same thing on Dartmoor yesterday, saying while fox hunting was banned in 2005 they're still getting reports of it nationally.
They claim train hunting is a 'smokescreen' and are calling for changes.
In response, both Exmoor and Dartmoor Park bosses say any reports of illegal hunting should be made to the police - and they have 'zero tolerance' for wildlife crime.
A spokesperson for Dartmoor said: "There is zero tolerance for wildlife crime in the National Park. Dartmoor National Park Authority are actively engaged with Devon and Cornwall Police through the Dartmoor Rural Crime Initiative, and with other statutory bodies such as Natural England, to ensure that those who commit a wildlife crime are prosecuted. We ask that any illegal activity is reported to Devon and Cornwall Police."
A spokesperson for Exmoor said: "We do not allow fox hunting, which is an illegal activity. Whilst we work with local police, Exmoor National Park Authority is not responsible for enforcing the hunting ban on Exmoor. Anyone who suspects that hunting is taking place illegally, or is witness to unacceptable behaviour, should report it to the police."