What is the MFHA?

The Masters of Foxhounds Association of America (MFHA) was formed in 1907 and is the governing body of organized fox, coyote, other acceptable legal quarry and drag hunting in the United States and Canada.

In 2000, the MFHA Foundation was established as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a mission to help preserve the sport of foxhunting for future generations. Masters of registered and recognized hunts must be members of the MFHA and adhere to its rules and guidelines. Once a hunt has accepted registration or recognition, it pursues the sport according to the best possible customs and traditions.

The Hillsboro Hounds have enjoyed being an established, recognized hunt in good national standing for the past eighty-five years, celebrating John Gray, 2016 recipient of the Ian Milne Award, as he enters his fortieth year as Huntsman. Hence the nod to its 85-40 season!