hunting
New measures announced to tackle hare coursing
The Government is introducing new legislation to tackle hare coursing, which will allow for tougher sentencing and improved police powers.
Hare coursing: what it is and why it's illegal
Find out all about the illegal practice of hare coursing in our expert guide.
Podcast: Take a pilgrimage to an ancient shrine in a remote Welsh valley
As Easter approaches join Julia Brominicks as she journeys across north Wales to the remote shrine of St Melangell – and a very surprising experience on her arrival in episode nine of season four.
Podcast: Nick Baker on the big rural issues that make him cross. Part 3 of 3
TV naturalist Nick Baker on the town vs country debate and the best and worst things he's seen in the countryside – plus he shares his love of swifts and scones. Part of the special interviewm episode 10, season 1 of the Countryfile podcast
Run for your life: Richard Askwith
Author and fell-runner Richard Askwith recalls the spine-tingling sensation of being chased over wild terrain in Northamptonshire by a pack of baying bloodhounds – for fun.
Opinion: Why the hunting ban should not be lifted
Should the hunting ban be lifted? Michael Stephenson, Director of Campaigns for the League Against Cruel Sports, says no.