HEAD SHOT Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Why did they make gin traps illegal? To me a trap is a trap with one sole purpose. Gin traps seem a good idea as there is less chance of trapping your fingers in them, unlike fen traps? Your comments please.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 They are illegal because they were more of a 'leg hold' trap than a trap designed to kill humanely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 as above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 am i right in saying its a gainst the law two hold a gin trap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfox Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 am i right in saying its a gainst the law two hold a gin trap. I dont think so because I know a couple of keepers that have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catroofel Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 i was told you can hold one but the tread plate has to have been removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 whoop's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 whoop's ?? They are illegal to use. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 They are only illegal to use, the plate may be left in place and if your shed is full of them with pegs, you`re on a slippy slope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 you can have as many as you like but not use them i collect traps you see and i have 26 diffrent types and make and some work diffrent then others amazing things thou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeksofdoom Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 My father used to use one for rats, until he loaned it to a neighbour who strained the spring when he hit a rat with a shovel..... father was well annoyed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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