Sir - Last weekend saw the start of the 2005/06 hunting season.
Thousands of people were out supporting their local hunts that have pledged to continue within the law, to retain the infrastructure of hunts and hunting, and to show that the Hunting Act will not stand the test of time.
Where possible, they are also continuing to provide an invaluable pest control service to the farming community. The Hunting Act benefits no one. It has adverse consequences for animal welfare and is an unjustified attack on a way of life.
Animal rights extremists have stated their intention of continuing to 'sabotage' hunts. They will continue to show no respect for the law themselves, trespassing and harassing those who are going about their legal business.
Anti-hunting organisations and hunt saboteurs should stop their malicious, prejudiced attacks on the rural community, and stop causing unnecessary trouble in rural areas.
Clare Rowson
West Midlands regional director
Countryside Alliance
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