Countryside Alliance - love the countryside

Your countryside is enriched by country pursuits, whose participants should be free from prejudice and discrimination.

It’s a fact

More people participate in country pursuits than the combined total for rugby, athletics and hockey.

Why we care

Rural pursuits such as falconry, hunting, fishing, shooting and ferreting are more popular than ever. There is a now a growing recognition that these activities offer environmental, welfare, economic and cultural benefits on a grand scale, a mix relatively uncommon in modern day Britain. We are committed to a positive debate about how country pursuits are integral to the countryside.

The Countryside Alliance believes:

 Country pursuits should receive a fair and balanced hearing in Parliament, in public and in the media. More on this...

 There should be increased opportunity for people to participate in country pursuits which offer healthy, unique experiences in attractive locations. More on this...

 Funding should continue to be available for special projects allowing people from diverse backgrounds to participate in angling. More on this...

 The Government needs to promote the self-regulation of an increasingly valuable shooting sector. More on this...

 The Hunting Act must be repealed because it is unworkable, illiberal and bad for animal welfare. More on this...