Animal activists say Stourhead cull is misguided, with only one recent boar injury in the UKSix animal rights groups have strongly criticised plans by the National Trust to cull wild boar on one of its most renowned estates as “misguided and immoral”. National Trust criticised after hiring marksman to cull wild boar at Stourhead estate Read moreThe letter, seen by the Guardian, said: “We feel that the cull is misguided and immoral, and goes against many of the purposes of the National Trust. Wild boar are notoriously shy, making it difficult for even wildlife photographers to capture photos of them in the UK. In fact, we have only been able to find a single report in the media about an injury caused by a wild boar in recent times. “Any cull will be carried out by an experienced and licensed marksman who conforms to National Trust standards of safety and animal welfare.”

Source: The Guardian November 22, 2018 17:00 UTC