meza454 Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 i was walking through my shoot today and found some old rabbit snares. I was wondering if they are illegal they was not set they were just under some old branches what i had to move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowlander Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) i was walking through my shoot today and found some old rabbit snares. I was wondering if they are illegal they was not set they were just under some old branches what i had to move It is still legal to use snares for vermin, although nowadays they are viewed more as a method of holding rabbits,for example, rather than a way of killing them. The newer snares have a stop device on them which helps to prevent accidental tethering by the leg,of deer , foxes etc. However discretion should always be used when setting them. Edited February 27, 2011 by shadowlander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly321 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 not illegal mate,but you must have permission on the land to use them ,and check them all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Rabbit snares are perfectly legal and used/made by many people. I am not there biggest fan but needs must sometimes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meza454 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 thanks for the advice..... is it worth using them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Depends on the situation really.Have used them in the past where I couldn't ferret or get close enough to shoot,but having to check them on a daily basis can be a bind,especially when the days are shorter. They're only a last resort tool for me. Avoid placing them anywhere the public(and their dogs) may venture to spare yourself hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meza454 Posted March 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 i never used them before but my permission is in the middle of nowhere so ive got no risk of dogs and there walkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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