In Plain English
AI-generatedThe Brown Hare (Protection) Bill would introduce a close season for hunting brown hares, making it illegal to hunt them during a designated period. It would also include other provisions to support hare protection and address related matters.
Key Points
- Establishes a close season for hunting brown hares (with the period defined in the Bill) to help protect hare populations.
- Contains connected provisions on enforcement, offences and penalties, and any necessary exemptions or administrative arrangements.
- Directly affects people who hunt brown hares and those who manage land where hares live, such as farmers, landowners and gamekeepers.
Who is affected?
Brown hare hunters (amateur and professional)Landowners, farmers and estate managers where hares liveGamekeepers and countryside organisationsHunting organisations and clubsWildlife conservation groups and researchers
Generated 21 February 2026
