Shooting Party Turns Violent After Anti-Hunt Protesters Interrupt Duck and Marsh Harrier Shoot
Chaos erupted when a group out shooting ducks, geese, and protected marsh harriers were confronted by anti-hunt campaigners on the evening of Friday, 20th November. The birds were targeted as they flew home at dusk, but the protesters—known as sabs—got in the way.
Hunt Messes Up, Flies Into Rage
The shooters, furious at being blocked, lashed out. They shoved one sab into a ditch, tried to run others over with a quad bike, and smashed phones and cameras. When that failed to stop the protesters, they went full throttle:
- Blocked the sab vehicle on a narrow lane
- Attacked it with a spiked JCB digger
- Lifted the vehicle into the air
- Drained its diesel tank
Trapped inside, the driver and navigator had to call the police for help. Shockingly, when the cops arrived, they sided with the hunters and refused to make any arrests.
Hunt Saboteurs Demand Action as Violence Escalates
Lee Moon, speaking for the Hunt Saboteurs Association, blasted the violence. He said:
“This is the second such attack in the South East within the past few weeks and it’s only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt or killed.
Violence is a way of life for the hunting and shooting community and they are quick to use aggression against those who try and stop them killing. It’s unbelievable that in the middle of a national lockdown people still go out shooting birds when the majority of the population are making huge sacrifices.”
The incident highlights rising tensions between shooters targeting wildlife, including legally protected species, and activists determined to stop them. With lockdown restrictions in place, critics say these hunts are not only brutal but utterly irresponsible.
