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New 2012 General Licence now published.

2012 Spring Traps Approval (England)

WCS Tube Trap & Collarum Approval

The WCS Tube Trap and Collarum have been approved for use in Scotland from the 24th November 2011.

Spring Traps Approval Scotland 2011 -

Tough new Bill for Scotland

In brief:

Hares: Illegal to kill brown and common hares during their breeding seasons. Maximum six months prison or £10,000 fine.

Snares: All snares must be tagged to identify the owner to police and snarers must take training courses.

Invasive species: Illegal to release alien plants or animals outside their "native range". Control orders to force landowners to eradicate them.

Deer: Local authorities to be responsible for problem deer in urban areas. New code of practice for landowners who shoot deer.

Badgers: Maximum penalty for killing badgers increased from maximum six months in prison/£5,000 fine to three years in prison/unlimited fine.

Heather burning: Dates of burning can be varied, replacing existing rules allowing it only between 1 October to 15 April.

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Snare Laws in Scotland Change

On Thursday 11 March laws on the use of snares in Scotland will change. The legislation formalises much of the advice given in the existing code of practice: ‘Snaring in Scotland: A Practitioners’ Guide’, written by us, the Scottish Gamekeepers’ Association,  BASC Scotland and endorsed by Scottish Government and other bodies.

The Snares (Scotland) Order 2010 makes it clear that snares must be fitted with a safety stop appropriate for the target species and made free-running. Snares must also be fixed in such a way that they cannot be dragged and where the target species will not become entangled in other branches or fences while being held in the snare. The order also requires that snares are checked at least once every day at intervals of no more than 24 hours.

WCS Collarum & Tube Trap Approved

The Collarum and Tube Trap have now been approved for use in Wales as from the 1st November 2010

The Spring Traps Approval (Wales) Order 201

Fox Snares: guidance for the user

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust have issued a revised edtion of their Fox Snare Guidance Notes. (click link below)

Fox Snares: guidance for the user (PDF)