Pheasant Season Begins – Stay Vigilant Against Poaching

As pheasant season begins on 1st October, we urge the rural community to remain alert and report any suspicious activity that may indicate poaching. Poaching harms local wildlife, damages the rural economy, and is often linked to other crimes such as property damage and theft.

If you notice vehicles in unusual locations, individuals with dogs or firearms where they shouldn’t be, or anything that seems out of place, please do not intervene. Instead, record key details and contact the police immediately.

• Call 999 if the incident is in progress
• For non-urgent reports, call 101 or report online via Avon and Somerset Police – Report Anti-Social Behaviour

Your vigilance is vital in helping us protect our countryside and keep our communities safe.

Actions

• 28 October 2026
  

  If poachers or hare coursers are currently on land, call 999 immediately.

  For non-urgent reports of suspicious activity, please use the Avon & Somerset Police website and search for “Report rural or wildlife crime | Avon and Somerset Police”.

  When making a report, please include as much information as possible, including:

  • Vehicle registration numbers
  • Descriptions of people and vehicles involved
  • Direction of travel
  • Photographs or video footage, but only if it is safe to obtain them

  Your information is vital in helping us protect our rural communities, livestock, and wildlife. Every report helps us build a clearer picture of local activity and enables us to target patrols and resources where they are needed most.

  Thank you for your continued support.