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		The hunt saboteurs have been disadvantaged by the professional and commercial imperatives of the journalistic process, by their own name, terminology and appearance and ultimately by their lack of 'cultural capital' to offer alternative interpretations of events in a media which is structured towards the reproduction of the dominant ideology.
		The hunt saboteurs however would argue that they are achieving something worthwhile each time they prevent a kill, the aim of their direct action was never to join in the democratic process it was in lieu of a slow legislative response.
		Hunt saboteurs ideology is self-less and stems from a concern for 'rights' of animals, as objects of discrimination or 'speciesism', rather than as the property of mankind [139].
	www.uel.ac.uk /law/staff/esarchive.htm (17114 words)

	SocietyGuardian.co.uk \| Society Guardian \| End of an era
		The Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) had its 40th anniversary this year, but it was not something to celebrate - more a case of 40 years too many.
		Hunts were more open then because they had never been challenged in the field, and the participants' reactions were similarly unrefined - switching quickly from bemusement to violence.
		Arrogance and influence have been the hallmarks of hunting and are the reasons we are still debating hunting today - it is a David and Goliath battle that the HSA has been involved in for over four decades.
	society.guardian.co.uk /societyguardian/story/0,,1357645,00.html (860 words)

	Indymedia UK - 2 Press Releases from the Hunt Saboteurs Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Far from the lies perpetuated by the hunting fraternity, hunt saboteurs are motivated by compassion for animals and are present to prevent harm to animals.
		The further claim by the Alliance that hunt saboteurs have "disregard for the welfare of people" is particularly offensive to the HSA given that hunt saboteur Steve Christmas was almost killed at a meet of this hunt on 1 Sept 2000.
		A hunt saboteur was taken to hospital today (17 January 2004) with head injuries and severe cuts and bruising to his body after being ridden down, trampled and dragged along the ground at the Crawley and Horsham Hunt in Sussex.
	www.indymedia.org.uk /en/2004/01/284376.html (1623 words)

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		Worcester and Birmingham Hunt Saboteurs was formed at the end of 2002 by caring and compassionate individuals who are against the suffering and violence inflicted upon british wildlife in the name of sport.
		Hunt saboteurs take action where it counts in the killing fields using non-violent direct action tactics to save the lives of thousands of hunted animals every season.
		There are local hunt saboteur groups all over the UK, all of which are active at least once a week against the hunts and shoots in their area.
	www.worcesterandbirminghamhuntsabs.8m.net (449 words)

	Animal Ethics Clarifier: an encyclopedia of animal ethics - H Entries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Hunt saboteurs engage in non-violent direct action in the field to prevent animals being killed by sport hunting groups, like fox hunts.
		The Hunt Saboteurs Association, founded in Britain in 1963, was the first organisation methodically to confront organised hunting of animals for sport, particularly fox hunting with hounds.
		The hunt was called off as a result of the action, the first time a hunt had to be cancelled because of direct opposition by protesters.
	www.wolftrust.org.uk /aec-h-entries.html (1649 words)

	Animal Aid : News
		However, whenever casualties of fox hunts are retrieved and examined, this is often shown to be false.
		This fox was 'presented' to the hunt by Liverpool Hunt Saboteurs on 22 December.
		Hunt saboteurs planned to be out in force on Boxing Day and until the end of the season to try and prevent more deaths of innocent wildlife.
	www.animalaid.org.uk /news/2001/0112hunt.htm (397 words)

	huntsabs4
		On January 1st 2005, at the Essex Hunt at Woolards Ash, Hatfield Broadoak, a hunt saboteur was taken to hospital after she was whipped by a rider with the hunt, and then ridden over.
		The saboteurs were de-arrested when it transpired that the drain was maintained by a local council and the hunt had no right to interfere with it.
		Hunt saboteurs at the scene have clear video footage of a huntsman riding at the pregnant woman 3 times, raising his whip to hit her and riding over her.
	www.liberation-mag.org.uk /huntsabs4.htm (1069 words)

	Saboteurs 'in hammer attack at fox hunt'
		FIVE hunt supporters were taken to hospital for treatment after what the Countryside Alliance described as a "vicious and unprovoked attack" by masked saboteurs wielding claw hammers and pickaxe handles.
		Hunt supporters said Billy Rainsford, 68, a terrierman, was knocked unconscious by hammer blows to the head as an estimated 25 saboteurs launched an attack.
		Mick Broad, 57, an agricultural worker, said: "We were watching the hounds in the covert around 2pm on Saturday when the hunt saboteurs came tearing up the road in vehicles and then the doors flew open and we were assaulted by people in balaclavas with mattock [like pickaxe] handles and spades.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/2000/01/03/nfox03.html (346 words)

	Hunt saboteurs bring violence to Irish protests
		PROFESSIONAL hunt saboteurs are crossing from Britain to boost a previously disorganised and flagging campaign to disrupt field sports in the Irish Republic.
		James Norton, of the Irish Masters of Foxhounds Association, said the presence of British saboteurs was a "sinister and unwelcome development" that could mark the start of a new phase of violence against Irish hunts.
		Bernadette Wright, spokesman for the Association of Hunt Sabouteurs, denied that the organisation had invited the Britons.
	www.portal.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/1997/02/10/whunt10.html (565 words)

	Hunt Saboteurs Ireland
		The Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) today warned its members to be on their guard after a group of anti-hunt protestors in Sussex were attacked and threatened.
		The police were called and recovered the stolen hunting horn, after being shown where it was by men who are suspected to be supporters or employees of the hunt.
		The HSA fears that this signals a move by militants in the hunting fraternity, whom the Countryside Alliance have admitted they cannot control,to pursue threats of attacks against people opposed to hunting.
	www.huntsabsireland.org /news_inter.htm (1458 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| The Guardian \| Letters: Losing the scent
		In the absence of any evidence that hunting is any less humane than other methods of control, as confirmed by the Burns report, it would seem that Professor Harris's work proves that the best result for foxes, wildlife and farming is achieved by enabling the current proven methods to continue.
		In fact our activities are far from sinister: the blowing of hunting horns to call hounds away from hares, fox, stag, mink or whatever other animal is being pursued; mimicry of the huntsman's calls to stop the hounds hunting; spraying harmless scent-dulling agents; standing in front of a line of grouse shooters.
		A minority of activists may conceal their identities - but is it any wonder when hunt saboteurs have had their vehicles, homes and families targeted by violent hunt supporters in incidents ranging from slashed tyres to attempted arson attacks.
	www.guardian.co.uk /letters/story/0,,1271340,00.html (425 words)

	Scotland on Sunday - Scotland - Police say hunt law ‘unworkable’ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Although police are concerned about their ability to enforce the new law, fox-hunting saboteurs have said they will re-brand themselves as ‘hunt monitors’ and become the eyes and ears of the police.
		Saboteurs are planning to observe hunts from a distance and inform the authorities if they see hunters preparing to pursue a fox.
		Another source close to a hunt saboteur organisation said: “With the passing of the bill in the Scottish parliament things have taken a major step forward.
	scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com /scotland.cfm?id=187732002 (984 words)

	Hunt Sabotage! (Do or Die)
		The Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) was formed in 1963 by members of the League Against Cruel Sports who, according to HSA founder John Prestige, felt that "the League didn't seem to be doing anything." The early HSA was supported by the League.
		During the last 20 years of hunt saboteur activity, attendance of hunts has declined and many have been forced to 'amalgamate' - meaning that one of the hunts effectively ceases to exist in all but name.
		As hunt saboteurs we are witnesses to the all-out war against wildlife which seems to be the main activity in the so-called countryside.
	www.eco-action.org /dod/no10/sabbing.htm (1229 words)

	Scotland on Sunday - Politics - Tally-ho for hunt monitors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		FOX-HUNTING saboteurs are set to re-brand themselves as ‘hunt monitors’ and become the eyes and ears of the police in the wake of the Scottish parliament banning the sport last week.
		Saboteurs will instead observe hunts from a distance and inform the authorities if they see hunters prepare to pursue a fox.
		A spokesman for the Countryside Alliance which still aims to block the bill’s introduction, claimed the hunt saboteurs’ move was "juvenile".
	scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com /politics.cfm?id=186052002 (625 words)

	Scotsman.com News - UK - Last Tally Ho as hunts get ready to ride into battle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Countryside Alliance and the Masters of Foxhounds Association have organised 270 hunts to be held across England and Wales, which they insist will be within the bounds of the new legislation.
		Eight hunts have insisted that they will test the core of the new legislation, which is the need to prove that a hunt whose hounds pursue and kill a fox "intended" to do so.
		As evidence of this, the Association of Chief Police Officers has already sent a memo to senior officers reminding them that the new law "confers a power to arrest, not a duty" and that it was not a "high priority" in the National Policing Plan.
	news.scotsman.com /uk.cfm?id=184902005 (1625 words)

	Hunt Bill supporters to publish MPs' 'roll of shame'
		They say public opposition to hunting is such that MPs who oppose the measure will be defying the wishes of their constituents.
		The Hunt Saboteurs' Association appears to be taking the same approach as the mainstream groups.
		Paul Gammon, the HSA spokesman, said that even if hunting were abolished, its members would remain vigilant because the sport might go underground.
	www.opinion.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/1997/11/27/nhun127.html (779 words)

	1997
		Telegraph 15.12.97 Saboteurs warn of increased action if anti-hunt Bill fails By Joy Copley, Political Staff - HUNT saboteurs said last night that they would greatly intensify their activities after the Government effectively sounded the death knell for the anti-foxhunting Bill...
		Telegraph 15.12.97 Prince could be their next big target...Senior activists of the Hunt Saboteurs' Association held a "council of war" yesterday during which they were to consider sabotaging a hunt attended by the Prince...Paul Gammon, the HSA's spokesman, said: "The question is where we go from here.
		Telegraph 10.2.97 Hunt saboteurs bring violence to Irish protests By Toby Harnden, Ireland Correspondent - PROFESSIONAL hunt saboteurs are crossing from Britain to boost a previously disorganised and flagging campaign to disrupt field sports in the Irish Republic...
	www.newshound.org.uk /1997.htm (770 words)

	Join the Hunt Saboteurs Association
		If the fox manages to find refuge in an unblocked earth, the hunt employ terriermen who will put their terriers down the earth to force the fox into the open to be re-hunted, or attack the fox underground while the men dig down through the soil to catch the terrified animal.
		It is not unusual (although against fox hunting 'rules') for the fox to be thrown alive to the waiting hounds.
		All any hunt saboteur needs to do is recognise that hunts are killing wildlife now and want to do everything they can to stop them.
	www.liberation-mag.org.uk /huntsabs.htm (995 words)

	Directory - Society: Issues: Animal Welfare: Animal Rights: Hunting and Shooting: Organizations: United Kingdom
		Cambridge Anti-Bloodsports Hunt Saboteurs · cached · Local sabbing, plus staffing a stall outside the Guildhall on Saturdays, fundraising and maintaining the group vehicles.
		North West Hunt Saboteurs Association · cached · Fixture cards (most Saturdays), sabbing diary, information on the local hunts and hunting, press releases, Legal booklet and Tactics booklet (including coursing, shooting, angling, traps and snares).
		Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) · cached · Working directly in the field to protect wildlife from the huntsmen.
	www.incywincy.com /default?p=488441 (595 words)

	North West Hunt Saboteurs Association
		The North West Hunt Saboteurs Association (NWHSA), is an organisation that is dedicated to the saving of the lives of hunted animals.
		Early reports coming in so far indicate that many hunts are sticking to the letter of the law, and are trail hunting or simply exercising hounds.
		This of course doesn’t mean that we won’t intervene to save the life of the hunted animal - after all that remains our sole aim as hunt saboteurs.
	nwhsa.redblackandgreen.net (618 words)

	THAMES VALLEY POLICE UP TO THEIR OLD ANTICS ONCE AGAIN! :: Arkangel :: for animal liberation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		A hunt saboteur was awarded damages totalling £1450 in Oxford County Court on Monday 19 July 2004 after a jury found in favour of her claim against Thames Valley Police for assault.
		The Garth and South Berks was a regular target for hunt saboteurs, resulting in their merger with the neighbouring Vale of Aylesbury Hunt in 2002.
		Hunt Saboteurs Association spokesperson Nathan Brown said, "We obviously welcome this judgement but it is a sad fact that many more hunt saboteurs have been subjected to assaults or wrongful arrests and not been in a position to take legal action.
	www.arkangelweb.org /modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=708 (324 words)

	Riding to Hounds
		While the season is short, the hunt culture is a rich one full of ceremony and tradition and it has become for some, both in England and in parts of America, a way of life.
		Such is not yet the case in Pennsylvania where the hunt has a rhythm of its own, and the people who follow it have in some cases been bred to it just like the hounds and horses that make up the sights, sounds and texture of the sport.
		Hunt Saboteurs Association Tactics Book - Foxhunting Everything you need to know about fox hunting from rules, to tactics to useful tips and hints for sabotaging the hunt.
	www.britannia.com /foxes/foxhunt.html (446 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| Archive Search
		The hunt turn south towards a covert they always draw, but I've already sprayed it, so it should be enough to put them off.
		On my way home after the end of the hunt, as the hunters were tucking into their breakfast, I had to pass back through the wood where they killed.
		Everyone on that hunt that day (and every day they go out) should be held responsible for the terror and pain inflicted on that innocent animal.
	www.guardian.co.uk /Archive/Article/0,4273,3911084,00.html (666 words)

	18 arrested after saboteurs ambush hunt
		AN estimated 50 hunt saboteurs, all dressed in fl, ambushed the Vale of Aylesbury hunt with metal bars and wooden clubs leaving one hunt follower needing facial surgery.
		The hunt follower, Roderick Wilson, 39, a forestry worker, was taken to Stoke Mandeville hospital.
		The hunt chairman, John Gardiner, described the attackers as "anarchists".
	www.portal.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/1998/03/23/nhunt23.html (674 words)

	Scotsman.com News - Hunting - Watson hits out at hunt-ban report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The revelation that Lord Watson regretted becoming involved in the controversial bill came from two of his constituents, who came forward to declare that the Cathcart MSP had announced his misgivings at a constituency surgery a year ago.
		He insisted that he did not remember the conversation and added that the only aspect of the hunt-ban process he regretted was the fact it upset his family.
		The hunt supporters have made it clear they intend to picket Bute House before Cabinet meetings for the foreseeable future.
	news.scotsman.com /topics.cfm?id=1121512002&tid=40 (375 words)

	Hunt Saboteurs Association
		Grouse moor owners dislike people walking across their moors and formed the moorlands association in the North of England to fight against the campaign for free access on unenclosed land such as moors and heath.
		There is a lot of talk that we should concentrate on hunting first as we have more chance of disposing of it in parliament.
		To me hunt sabotage is all about not waiting for politicians to act but save as many animals lives as possible until they do.
	hsa.enviroweb.org /features/shooting.html (2011 words)

	'They Clearly Now See the Link': Militant Voices, by Philip Windeatt
		On differing fronts the Hunt Saboteurs Association intervenes on behalf of the hunted animal on approximately fifty hunts a week, and the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) says not a day goes by without their striking out illegally against those who exploit animals.
		The Hunt Saboteurs Association was formed way back in 1964 and has always attracted the most militant of animal libbers, offering them a direct, albeit non-violent, approach to stop animals' suffering.
		He became involved with Hunt Saboteurs in 1971, attracted by their direct approach to saving animals, but he was dismayed at their failure to sabotage the hunting of foxcubs.
	www.animal-rights-library.com /texts-m/windeatt01.htm (5188 words)

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