GUILTY! Scotland terrierman convicted of interfering with badger sett

Hunting-related court convictions are becoming a very regular occurrence! This time, a Scottish terrierman has been found guilty at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court, Fife, for interfering with a badger sett. 51-year-old Dylan Boyle from the Berwickshire and Fife Hunts was convicted on 13 September, despite pleading not guilty to two charges of digging and blocking the […]

Kent wildlife rescue centre appeals for help as closure looms

A wildlife rescue centre in Tunbridge Wells has warned that it may have to close due to a shortage of funds. In an attempt to avoid shutting its doors, Folly Wildlife Rescue recently launched a fundraising campaign. Writing on X, the rescue centre said that support is required for it to continue its essential work for […]

45 years of Bern: The Convention that let down our badgers

The Bern Convention celebrated its 45th anniversary on 19 September. This treaty broke new ground when countries began signing it back in 1979, as it was the first international agreement to protect both wild species and their habitats. Through the years, Bern has proved instrumental in delivering protections to wildlife. It has also rolled out […]

Bloodbusiness now with MAPPING

Back in July, Protect the Wild launched a new website, bloodbusiness.info “a community-driven, fully searchable website that helps pro-wildlife people like ourselves choose where we spend our money based on our personal preferences.” What we’ve been creating since then is essentially a list of businesses that support in some way the ‘bloodbusiness’ industries of hunting […]