GN26-03 Hunting Act 2004: Landowner's Consent and Other Matters

This Guidance Note summarises the Hunting Act 2004, outlining what activities are permitted within the legislative framework and answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the Act. It also explains the distinction between mock, exempt and illegal hunting, clarifies the statutory conditions that apply to each, and sets out both a precedent permission and the practical steps landowners should take to ensure that any activity they authorise remains lawful.