Report illegal hunting or wildlife crime

Keep yourself safe first

Stay at a safe distance. Don’t confront people, follow vehicles dangerously or enter private land without permission. Don’t put yourself in the path of horses, hounds or traffic to obtain footage.

What to include in a police report

• When: the date, time and how long you observed the activity.
• Where: road names, landmarks, a map pin or grid reference.
• What: describe what you personally saw and heard, in order. Separate observations from what someone else told you.
• Who and which vehicles: descriptions and registration numbers, if you can record them safely.
• Evidence: photographs or video from a safe, lawful position. Keep original files, including the moments before and after the incident.

Don’t edit or overwrite your original footage. Make a separate copy if you need to share a shorter clip. Ask police how they want evidence submitted and keep the incident or crime reference number.

Injured animals need care too

If wildlife is injured, contact a vet or rescue as well as reporting any suspected offence. Avoid disturbing traps, suspected poison or other evidence. Read our injured wildlife guidance.

Let us know about local hunt activity

Once any urgent report is made, you can contact us about activity in East Cornwall. Include the broad location, date and a short factual description. Please don’t publish sensitive locations or personal information in a public Facebook comment.

Place a marker and add notes using our private tip form. You can also contact us on Facebook.

If you want to remain anonymous

Crimestoppers accepts anonymous crime information on 0800 555 111 or through its website. ECHM cannot promise the same anonymity, and Facebook has its own data practices.

Reporting guidance: National Wildlife Crime Unit and police advice on recording wildlife crime.

Sources checked 7 October 2026. Contact details, services and legal developments can change; follow the linked organisations for current information.