Bolted and Hunted: The Truth Behind Trail Hunting

With many hunts having their opening meets last Saturday and the remainder due to meet this coming November 2nd , the HSA is today releasing the second of three videos - filmed by hunters - showing the cruel and illegal practice of ‘bolting.’
The video opens with a group of hunters and hounds gathered on a distant hillside. At least one hunt terrierman can be seen banging a stick or spade on the ground - a common technique for frightening a fox into bolting from their underground refuge.
As the terrified fox breaks downhill, the pack are immediately unleashed and the huntsman ‘doubles’ his horn - blowing a series of staccato notes - to encourage the hounds in their pursuit. The cameraperson then tracks the progress of the hunt, picking up a gaggle of ghoulish thugs jostling for a view of the fox’s suffering.
The fate of the fox is unknown.