Hare coursing is spreading west across England and into Wales, the CLA has warned, as farms and estates brace for the surge in incidents that follows the harvest. Where is hare coursing spreading? “Since then, we’ve seen more cases in the Midlands, Gloucestershire and the South West.” What are the penalties for hare coursing? Useful links Farmers Weekly – the report carrying the CLA’s warning NFU – the union’s timeline of the law and sentencing changes Crown Prosecution Service – prosecution guidance on hare coursing offences