The Council of Hunting Associations (CHA) was founded in 2001 in order to promote and protect the interests of those who hunt with dogs.

It maintains a watching brief over all issues involving hunting with dogs and represents the 11 Hunting Associations.

Full members of the Council of Hunting Associations:

• Masters of Foxhounds Association



• Central Committee of Fell Packs



• Federation of Welsh Packs



• National Working Terrier Federation



• Association of Masters of Harriers and Beagles



• Masters of Basset Hounds Association



• National Coursing Club



• Association of Lurcher Clubs



• Whippet, Saluki & Deerhound Coursing Association



• Masters of Deer Hounds Association



• Masters of Mink Hounds Association

Representing in total more than 330 hunts, over 70 clubs and in excess of 200,000 hunting dogs.

Affiliated Members:

• Masters of Drag and Blood Hounds Association



• Union of Country Sports Workers



• The Hawk Board