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How You Can Help

First of all, thank you for taking the time to find out how you can help end the use of cruel bird netting. Bird netting traps, injures and kills wildlife. Despite widespread public concern, it is still being used by companies, developers and public bodies across the country. We are building a strong, evidence-based campaign to pressure key decision-makers to drop bird netting for good,  and we need your help.

Join Our Nationwide Evidence Collection Drive

We are gathering evidence to expose the true harmful scale of bird netting and hold companies accountable.
 
We’re asking members of the public to:
  • Visit your local train station
  • Walk through your town centre
  • Check shopping areas, car parks and building exterior
  • Look for birds trapped or entangled in bird netting, whether dead or alive

If you find a trapped bird:

  • Take clear photos
  • Note the location, and record the date.
  • Then use the “Submit Your Evidence” button on this page to upload your photos and report the incident.

Your evidence will help us document the scale of this issue and push for an end to harmful bird netting.

Every photo of a dead or alive trapped bird strengthens our case. Every report gives us leverage to challenge companies directly, engage the media, and demand wildlife-friendly alternatives. Companies often claim netting is effectively used or responsibly managed. Your evidence helps us prove otherwise.”

Then use the “Submit Your Evidence” button on this page.

Submit Your Evidence

Supporting Grassroots Campaigns

Alongside our own work, we are proud to support grassroots efforts fighting for birds across the country. Change happens when communities take action, and we stand in solidarity with campaigners on the ground.

Support Manchester Pigeon Rehab

We are backing Manchester Pigeon Rehab’s pressure campaign to stop the cruel shooting of pigeons in train stations, a practice taking place in stations nationwide. Shooting pigeons is not humane. It is distressing for the public to witness and fails to address the root causes of the issue. Please follow the button below to support their campaign and help demand an end to pigeon shooting in our stations.

Manchester Pigeon Rehab

Sign the Government Petition to Ban Netting

We are also supporting a government petition set up by the Foundation of Feathered Friends, calling on the government to ban all bird netting. Netting is outdated, unnecessary and deeply cruel. A national ban is urgently needed.

Please use the button below to add your name and help push this issue onto the political agenda.

Petition to Ban Netting

Use this template to send to your local police constabulary.

Dear Chief Constable [Surname],

I am writing to raise serious concerns about the widespread and ongoing violations of road traffic laws, reckless quad bike use, and the danger posed by out-of-control hunting hounds across [Police Force Region]. These persistent issues present significant public safety risks, disrupt communities, and undermine confidence in law enforcement when clear offences are ignored or unenforced.

The Problem: Recklessness and Lawbreaking by Hunts

For too long, organised hunts have operated with blatant disregard for road safety laws, putting motorists, pedestrians, animals, and property at risk. The most pressing issues include:

1. Quad Bike Law Violations

  • Unregistered and untaxed quad bikes being used illegally on public highways.
  • Quad bikes carrying multiple passengers in unsafe conditions, often without helmets or protective gear.
  • Reckless and dangerous use of quad bikes on roads and footpaths, frequently leading to near-misses or accidents.

2. Road and Traffic Hazards

  • Hunts obstructing roads and disrupting traffic, forcing vehicles into dangerous situations.
  • Hunt participants ignoring highway regulations, failing to control their vehicles properly, or acting aggressively towards other road users.

3. Hounds Loose on Roads – A Growing Danger

  • Hounds being abandoned or left behind, creating hazards for motorists and pedestrians.
  • Dogs running uncontrolled onto roads, leading to accidents, injuries, and unnecessary distress for local communities.
  • Hunts failing to take responsibility for their animals, leaving them to roam unsupervised and at risk.

The Evidence: HuntHavoc.info – Logging the Chaos

A growing body of evidence at HuntHavoc.info documents these repeated offences across the UK, categorised by police force. The database provides clear proof of non-enforcement in cases where hunts have broken the law without consequence.

The Request: Immediate Action and Accountability

I urge [Police Force Name] to take urgent and proactive enforcement action to tackle these recurring issues. Specifically, I request that:

  1. Quad bike regulations be properly enforced, ensuring that all vehicles are legally registered, taxed, and road-safe.
  2. Traffic laws be applied equally to hunt-related offences, with proper investigation and action taken against dangerous driving and road obstruction.
  3. Hound control be treated as a serious safety issue, with hunts held accountable for loose or abandoned dogs on roads.
  4. A clear reporting mechanism be established so the public can report hunt-related road safety violations easily and expect a timely response.
  5. Transparency and accountability measures be introduced to ensure police forces do not grant leniency or preferential treatment to hunting groups.

Hunts are not above the law, and continued failure to act only fuels public frustration and diminishes trust in policing. The dangers posed by reckless quad bike use and out-of-control hounds must be addressed before more accidents occur.

I request a formal response outlining the steps that [Police Force Name] intends to take regarding these matters. Please confirm receipt of this letter and provide a timeline for planned enforcement actions or policy reviews concerning hunt-related road offences.

I look forward to your response and a firm commitment to ensuring accountability, enforcing the law, and protecting public safety.

Yours sincerely,