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Code of best practice on the use of snares in fox control

The GWCT co-authored the Welsh Government's Code of best practice on the use of snares in fox control, which reflects our existing guidelines and maintains the highest standards of animal welfare in the use of snares. You can view the code of practice on the Welsh Government website or download a...

Mycoplasma in pheasants

The Stags Fell Grouse Raffle

THIS RAFFLE IS NOW CLOSED - The winner is Edward Wrangham Enter our draw to win a unique and rare opportunity for a team of 9 (double guns) to shoot grouse on Stags Fell, near Hawes, Upper Wensleydale. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. The expected bag is 80-100 brace and the day can be t...

Fox snaring

Contents Background Is fox control important? What are the alternatives to snaring? Components of a well-designed snare Hardware vs practice Key controversies Injury and death Accidental capture of pets Accidental capture of wildlife Background Q: What is the central issue?A: Snares are consi...

Key controversies

Q: What are the key controversies surrounding snares?A: Criticisms of snares focus on: The degree of suffering caused to individual animals through injury or death The accidental capture of pets The frequency of accidental captures of non-target wildlife species Q: Does anyone have a reliable m...

Diversionary feeding and nestling diet of hen harriers

Larsen trap use in England, Scotland and Wales

Contents Introduction When to trap and why Where to put the trap How to catch both birds of a pair Catching the difficult ones How to dispatch a captured corvid humanely When you have finished trapping Using call-birds Operating with bait alone The legal position in England The legal position ...

What are the alternatives to snaring?

Q: What other methods match the utility of snares?A: None. Whilst there are other methods of fox control, they may not be effective when the vegetation is tall in the spring and summer. Q: What about rifle shooting or other live traps?A: These are the only lawful alternatives for lethal control (...

Hexamita in pheasants

Mink raft guidelines

Contents Download this guide Download PDF » Introduction Why use rafts? Building a GWCT Mink Raft Cutting a block of Oasis to fit a tracking basket Traps suitable for use with rafts Deployment and maintenance Identifying mink tracks Dispatching a live-caught mink Record keeping and res...