The hare coursing incident occurred on land at Campmuir Estate, Coupar Angus at about 7.30pm on Sunday, June 7.
It follows a police warning about the practice, which has been on the increase across Perth and Kinross.
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A blue Subaru Forester was seen to drive into a field before the driver released two lurcher-type dogs.
The dogs killed a hare, which was retrieved by their owner then thrown into a corner of the field from the car as it drove away.
The car was last seen heading towards the Coupar Angus to Kettins road.
Two men were in the car but only one got out. He is described as white, in his 50s, short and of heavy build with short brown hair.
He was wearing a grey zip-up top and blue jeans.
Police area commander CI Graham Binnie said: “Hare coursing is a UK wildlife crime priority and an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
“It is committed by a small number of individuals, who travel far and wide to indulge in this illegal activity.
“It is predominantly a seasonal crime, occurring during the spring as crops emerge into fields and during late summer and early autumn when the crops have been harvested.
“The persons involved in this antisocial activity will use lurchers, greyhounds and whippet dogs which hunt by sight and are normally walked across fields on slip leads and are released when any hares run off.
“It has been known for multiple dogs to chase one hare and money to change hands depending on which dog kills the
hare.
“We have recently seen an upsurge in reports in the area.”
He asked anyone with information to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
