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Article: Snaring and the law in the UK
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Wrote to DEFRA a while ago and they said that it was OK to use stainless steel cable as long as it:-
1)Was the same strength as brass
2)Wouldn't 'kink and lock'
3)and had the required 'stops'.
It was also pointed out that snares are for restraint only NOT to choke the target species.
1)Was the same strength as brass
2)Wouldn't 'kink and lock'
3)and had the required 'stops'.
It was also pointed out that snares are for restraint only NOT to choke the target species.
This is true but steel wire becomes unusable after a catch, possibly two, brass wire for rabbits only can be reshaped time and time again. I only use steel wire for foxes.
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Fattytaff, the laws in Wales are the same in England. Only Scotland has different laws currently.
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isnt this a bit contradictive?
first it states that you cannot set a snare where the target anaimal will become hung, then goes on to say that for catching squireels you can attach snares on a running pole or branch
does the hanging rule not apply if you are trying to catch squirrels?
first it states that you cannot set a snare where the target anaimal will become hung, then goes on to say that for catching squireels you can attach snares on a running pole or branch
does the hanging rule not apply if you are trying to catch squirrels?
I think in Scotland the law also states that you have to be competent and be able to show a Police Inspector you are, and that they mark Snares to say they are safe and legal. Snares must also be tested in their action. You also in Scotland have to display signs that there are set snares in the area due to the "Right To Roam" and public safety.
Kind of an old thread this one, but the relevant details can be found in the information from the Scottish Government.
One such page may be found here
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Re...3/SB_11-16.pdf
snaring is discussed about a quarter of the way down the page.
cheers,
Toddy
One such page may be found here
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Re...3/SB_11-16.pdf
snaring is discussed about a quarter of the way down the page.
cheers,
Toddy
some good info on snaring here part 1 http://www.thehuntinglife.com/html/sections/articles/ferreting_trapping/rabbit-snaring-rabbits.html and here part 2 http://www.thehuntinglife.com/html/sections/articles/ferreting_trapping/snaring-rabbits-part2.html
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