Good idea, GUEST. The billing specifically outlaws (and I quote), "hunting wild mammals with dogs". There are an interesting set of options to stay within the law, as you suggest:

* Hunting wild creatures that are not mammals. Rats are certainly a possibility. An earthworm hunt sounds a little less exciting, perhaps, but it would be legal. They could sent a pack of hounds after buterflies. Or they could combine traditions and hunt wrens (though that may well be a protected species under other legislation.)

* They could hunt with something other than dogs. Sheep are perhaps not terribly effective, but tigers might be entertaining and could do wonders for preserving an endangered species. Hyenas could get lawyers excited as to whether they are dogs or not.

* They could rear foxes domestically and then hunt them.