HUNTSMEN express sadness at the banning of stag hunting on National Trust land. They say that all the hounds will have to be put down.

In view of the huntsmen's distress, perhaps the kindest thing to do would be to put them down as well.

Perhaps they could be hounded to death and enjoy the thrill of the chase at the same time. What hypocritical rubbish huntsmen are.

The reasons they give for the continuation of their blood sports are risible. It is purely bloodlust.

They are no different from stoats.

W SOLEY, Burlingham Park, Garstang, Preston.

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