the bird of prey. Many experts, such as the Hawk Board, deny that any bird of prey can reasonably be used in the British countryside to kill a fox which has been flushed by (and is being chased by) a pack of hounds. If this view proves to be correct, then it is unlikely that such a use of dogs is lawful. Expert opinion on the limitations of flushing foxes to birds of prey will be available to advise courts considering such cases, when they are litigated. For now, the question of what is lawful remains to be determined. Recapture of wild mammal This exemption is for the hunting of a wild mammal which has escaped or been released from captivity, subject to these conditions: The activity must take place on land which belongs to the hunter, or on land which he has been given permission to use for the purpose, or with the authority of a constable. Reasonable steps must be taken to ensure that as soon as possible after being found the wild mammal is recaptured or shot dead by a competent person, and that each dog used in the hunt is kept under close control. The wild mammal must not have been released or allowed to escape for the purpose of being hunted. Rescue of wild mammal The hunting of an injured wild mammal is exempt, subject to these conditions: The hunter must reasonably believe that the wild mammal is or may be injured. The hunting must be for the purpose of relieving the wild mammal’s suffering. No more than two dogs may be used. There must be no use of a dog below ground. The activity must take place on land which belongs to the hunter or which he has been given permission to use for the purpose or with the authority of a constable. Reasonable steps must be taken to ensure that as soon as possible after the wild mammal is found appropriate action (if any) is taken to relieve its suffering, and that each dog used in the hunt is kept under close control. The wild mammal must not have been harmed to enable it to be hunted under this exemption. Research and observation The last form of exempt hunting which is provided for in the Act is subject to these conditions: The hunting must be undertaken "for the purpose of or in connection