Stop and Report Hare Coursing.

Stop & report hare coursing:
Hare coursing is illegal and refers to the hunting of hares with dogs.
This often involves betting, either in person or online, and usually takes place in open fields after harvest.
Hare Coursing
Now’s a good time to know what to watch for and how to report anything suspicious.
Police can now search and seize vehicles suspected of being used in hare coursing, so public reports are important. Participants can be threatening, so it is best not to confront them – only gather evidence if it’s safe to do so.
Hare coursing often happens early morning, with lurcher-type dogs released from slip leads in fields near parked vehicles. The pursuit is often filmed or live streamed, and the dogs and hares involved will often have a coloured mark placed on them to make identification easier for betting purposes.
People travel long distances to take part in hare coursing, so if you notice strangers parking in your locality, especially with lurcher type dogs, please be vigilant.
If you witness hare coursing, call 999 and give an accurate location. If you’re not familiar with “What3Words,” check it out online – it helps you quickly provide a precise location to emergency services