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Snares – does your MP support the ban?

In February, Ruth Jones MP tabled a new Early Day Motion (EDM), calling on the government to implement its promised ban on snares as soon as possible.

Posted 20 Mar 2025

Today is the start of the pheasant killing season

From today, millions of mass-produced, often factory-farmed, pheasants will be targets for shooters.

Posted 01 Oct 2024

Get active to oppose shooting

Posted 18 Sep 2024

Get active against the shooters

1 September is the start of the partridge killing season in the UK. Please use your voice to help them.

Posted 28 Aug 2024

Two ways to get active ahead of grouse shooting season

On 12 August – on the so-called Glorious Twelfth – shooters will start blasting innocent grouse from the skies.

Posted 29 Jul 2024

Animal Aid Defends Anti-Shooting Adverts

In response to a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over an Animal Aid advert that ran in the Big Issue, Animal Aid has written to the ASA giving details to fully substantiate the...

Posted 05 Feb 2024

Author, activist and artist Nick Hayes showcases beautiful illustrations for Animal Aid

Nick Hayes, acclaimed author of The Book of Trespass and The Trespasser’s Companion, has created a series of beautiful illustrations for Animal Aid’s anti-shooting campaign.

Posted 18 Nov 2023

Animal Aid launches new petition calling for an end to shooting

On 1 October, the pheasant shooting season will begin. The partridge shooting season is already under way. Millions of birds will be used as live feathered targets, before the killing is over on 1 February...

Posted 25 Sep 2023

Is public money helping to fund the game-shooting industry?

Animal Aid has been conducting research into businesses that are claiming funds under Rural Payments schemes, including game bird farms and businesses that offer game bird shooting.

Posted 05 Sep 2023