HUNTING TODAY
The Joint Masters confirm that it is
our   intention to conduct our activities
as follows   until the Hunting Act  is
repealed:

1. To act at all times within the law
and  according to the Hunt Constitution.

2.  To conduct legal activities that
enable   the Hunt to maintain its
structure and integrity with regard to
our staff, hounds, supporters,
subscribers and members.

3. To maintain good relationships with
farmers and landowners in our hunt
country, and to respect and abide by
their wishes at all times.

We are planning to do this in several
ways within the law, and with the
consent and support of the farmers
and landowners. The activities that we
will be undertaking include:

1.  Hunting a fox-based sent -
hunting an artificial line laid across
natural country.  Our intention will be
to make this as realistic as possible so
that it continues to be as
unpredictable and thrilling as hunting a
fox.  This will be an experimental
process for the 2005/06 season, so
please be patient.  

2.  Hound exercise - between
individual lines and in areas of country
where lines will not be suitable, hounds
may be exercised on a pre-arranged
or unplanned route.

3.  Discretionary fox control within
the law, by arrangement with farmers
and landowners

4.  Flushing to a bird of prey.

Other information and instructions:

1.  If you see a fox, the mounted
field, foot and car followers should not
holloa or otherwise draw hounds'
attention to it, but please raise your
hat or otherwise quietly inform the
huntsman so he can avoid the fox.

2.  The Hunt Staff will continue to
wear their traditional red or yellow
hunt coats so that everyone knows who
is in charge of the hounds.

3.  Hounds will be controlled by
hunting horn and traditional methods.

4.    Those following hounds across
country on horses or on foot must stay
strictly with the Field Master on the
designated route, unless you have
been asked to help with the hounds.

5.     Should hounds begin to hunt a
fox, please inform the nearest
member of hunt staff or a hunt
official, so that they can take the
necessary steps to control hounds.

6.     Mounted and foot followers may
be required to stand around a covert
to stop hounds hunting a fox or other
mammals.

Please note that all parties are intent
on acting within the law as it stands
at present whilst working towards
getting the Hunting Act repealed.  
Every effort will be made to ensure an
entertaining day for all concerned.
Please help us to fight for the future
of hunting by continuing to support your
hunt, and  by observing the objectives
and rules set out here.
The Vale of Aylesbury with Garth & South Berks Hunt