Ferretboy111 Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Ive found some fox holes around my shoot today and just wondered if i put some snares outside it whether id be in for a chance of getting one of the *******? Any one tried to use snares this way with success? ALEX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 No! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_boy Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Your better off making a snare trap if you want to snare them. Shooting is preferable rather than resorting to this method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Hi, Not outside the hole. It is probably a fox hole and even if you have seen foxes going down into the earth it may be a badger set an the consequenses could be enormous if you snared brock. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ferreter Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Fox control is necessary in order to ensure that damage to game, wildlife and livestock by fox predation is reduced to acceptable levels, particularly at vulnerable times of the year e.g. nesting and lambing time. It is the responsibility of all those involved in fox control to ensure their methods are legal, humane and carried out with sensitivity and respect for other countryside users. Snaring is subject to legal restrictions and when properly practised is an effective and humane form of fox control. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Section 11, and Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 Article 12 it is illegal to: • set in position any self-locking snare. • set in position any trap or snare calculated to cause bodily injury to any wild animal included in Schedule 6. Schedule 6 includes, badger*, pine marten*, otter*, red squirrel*, wild cat*, polecat. • set in position any snare and fail to inspect it, at least once a day. * Note: pine marten, otter, red squirrel and wild cat are now listed in Schedule 5 of the Act and are therefore fully protected. The badger and its sett are also protected under the Badgers Act 1992. Wild cat and polecat are excluded from the Order. Under the Deer Act 1991, Deer (Scotland) Act 1996 and Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 Article 12 it is also an offence to: • set in position any trap or snare calculated to cause bodily injury to any deer coming in contact with it • use for the purpose of taking or killing any deer any trap or snare. SETTING FOX SNARES • Ensure that only foxes are using the site where snares are to be set. The presence of foxes will be indicated by: 1. Fox tracks (footprints) 2. Long reddish brown hairs caught on bramble, twigs or wire. 3. Strong musty smell. • If in doubt do not set a snare! To snare foxes humanely, adhere to the following rules; 1. Only free running snares which contain a 'permanent stop', 9" (23cm) from the eye of the snare should be used. 2. Use good quality snares which incorporate a strong swivel. The wire must not be less that 460lbs (208 kilos) breaking strain. 3. Snares should be supported by a suitable 'tealer' or set-stick and set firmly in the ground. Tealers made from fence-wire are easy to conceal, set and make. 4. Snares must be firmly anchored. 5. Ensure that snares run freely and are free of 'kinks'. Snares which are frayed or damaged should be discarded. 6. Snares should be set so that the bottom of the loop is at least 9" (23cm) off the ground under normal conditions and up to a height of 12" (30cm) or more, on open ground. When setting snares at these heights the loop should be 6" to 7" (15/18cm) at its deepest point. 7. The law requires that snares should be checked at least once a day. BASC recommends inspection at least twice a day and as soon after dawn as is practical. 8. Foxes should be dispatched quickly and humanely by a shot from a rifle, shotgun or pistol and the body disposed of responsibly e.g. by burying. 9. The displaying of carcases serves no useful purpose and can offend other countryside users. GET TO KNOW THESE TRACKS! FOX (Vulpes Vulpes) Fore Foot Hind Foot BADGER (Meles Meles) Fore Foot Hind Foot DOMESTIC DOG (Canis Familiaris) Fore Foot Hind Foot OTTER (Lutra Lutra) CAT Domestic Cat (Felis Catus) Wild Cat (Felis Sylvestris) AVOIDING THE CAPTURE OF NON-TARGET SPECIES When setting snares every effort must be made to avoid the capture of non-target and protected species. A knowledge of the tracks, trails and signs of both target and non-target species is essential. Pay particular attention to the following; BADGER • Always look for any signs of badger activity, such as; 1. Well worn paths. 2. Badger tracks (footprints). 3. Coarse grey hairs with black tips, caught on bramble, twigs or wire. • Do not set snares in the vicinity of badger setts which can be identified by : 1. Signs of excavation linked by well defined paths. 2. Signs of bedding near the sett entrance. 3. The presence of 'dung pits'. • Avoid setting snares in holes through or under fence lines, in gaps through hedges or under gateways where badgers are present. • If in doubt do not set a snare! DOMESTIC PETS • Do not set snares in the vicinity of houses. • Avoid setting snares on or near public footpaths, rights of way, or in areas used regularly for the exercising of domestic animals. • If in doubt do not set a snare! DEER • Always look for any signs of deer activity. The presence of deer will be indicated by the following; 1. Deer slots (tracks). 2. Droppings. 3. Obvious signs of browsing or frayed saplings. • Avoid setting snares in holes through or under fence lines, in gaps through hedges or under gateways, particularly where roe or muntjac are present. • Do not attach snares to fences, as this increases the risk of entanglement and injury. • Avoid setting snares along the back of fence lines, particularly when they pass through woodland, as deer will often travel alongside them. • If in doubt do not set a snare! FARM LIVESTOCK • Never set snares where livestock are grazing. • Avoid setting snares along the back of fence lines as cattle often lean over or push through to graze the grass on the opposite side. • If in doubt do not set a snare! OTTERS • Always look for any signs of otter activity, such as; 1. Otter tracks (footprints). 2. A regular feeding place such as a rock in midstream, which will be recognised by assorted food remains such as fish bones. 3. Otters have regular sites where they deposit their droppings or spraints. • Avoid setting snares on tracks alongside rivers and water courses. • Do not set snares on footbridges, fallen trees or logs spanning watercourses . • If in doubt do not set a snare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ferreter Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 http://www.basc.org.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Nice one m8..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenbears10 Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Ferreter, Is that just the rules for Northen Ireland? Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Section 11, and Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 Article 12 it is illegal to: If so as I have realised from reading some of the NI boys posts their rules are very different to England, Scotland or Wales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimescar-keeper Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Instead of setting them outside the hole, follow the runs from the set until they go through some brashings or under a fence. Set the snare on these runs and check them TWICE a day. Carry a gun and some wire cutters with you as if you do catch brock you can cut him free which is easier than untangling him. As mentioned earlier, look for hair caught on anything as this is probably the best thing to tell you what is running this line. Good luck. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in North Lincs. Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Although necesary; snaring isnt one of my desired methods, but then again, I dont owe my livelyhood to the countryside. I Freed a full grown roe buck from one earlier on the year, that got trapped under the jaw and behind the rear base of the antlers.......what a mess. Good bit of info Ferreter.....very informative!! :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 paul in lincs the countryside is a cruel place the fox kills small and weak lambs the hawk kills birds etc crows pick the eyes from sheep before they die when sheep are ill or coupted stoats and weasels kill anything they can ususly buy biting the neck of another animal the fox goes into a hen run and kills not just to eat but for fun the countryside is a cruel place if u dont like stay away cheers kirky :< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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