Very hunted, Norfolk
From James Wells
Sir: Charles Moore (for whom I have the greatest respect) is sadly mistaken in stating that there is no hunting in large parts of Suffolk and most of Norfolk (The Spectator’s Notes, 22 April).
If he had checked on a map showing all packs that hunt in East Anglia rather than one that showed merely the new-fangled and often slow form of venery known as fox-hunting, he would see that there are four packs of mounted harriers still hunting in Suffolk and Norfolk, namely the Easton, Dunston, North Norfolk and Waveney Harriers. Between them and the appropriate fox-hound packs, their country covers all of Suffolk and most of Norfolk. They all show considerable sport, despite the restrictions of the current ridiculous legislation. In addition, there are some excellent foot packs (including the East Anglian Mink Hounds, the Norfolk Mink Hounds Hunting Club and the Stour Valley Beagles). I have been lucky enough to have hunted with all these packs and can vouch for the quality and enjoyment of their sport.
James Wells Woodbridge, Suffolk
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