charliespaniel Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 how do we stand if one day when checking rabbitt snares there was a cat in one even worse what if a member of the public found it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretboy111 Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 As long as its sets correctly, the correct type of snare and not near a public footpath. They cant do anything but have a go at you. I run fox snares, and am constantly worried about catching someones dog as they seem to let them run everywhere around here. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 As long as its sets correctly, the correct type of snare and not near a public footpath. They cant do anything but have a go at you. I run fox snares, and am constantly worried about catching someones dog as they seem to let them run everywhere around here. Alex Pretty much right. You can get into legal do-dah if they can prove that you have had continued incidents and have not attempted to alter the snare to deter non-target quarry, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon master Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Is snaring the only option you have?? If dogs work in the area then dont use them, Ive known a few spaniels suffer quite bad injuries to their muzzles moving through cover and getting caught in the snares. There are always better options, the only time I would use snares are along cliff tops where ferreting, or using dogs could be dangerous. The PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 One thing you definitely DON'T want to do is try and let the booger go...not unless you want a visit to the clinic with septic wounds. Cats in snares are best given the lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatGun Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 If this is a concern then consider using stops or breakaway clips, preferably both if you want to ensure that non target species are unharmed. You can wind an extra eye into your rabbit snares to act as a stop and you can buy breakaway clips for rabbits and fox snares. Just use comon sense really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 however cats are peoples pets and this is a public forum, its the best way of winding up people arround your shoot and getting compaints made, if it is a habbit you like to have it soon becomes obvious to people round which is pretty unwanted attention for our sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliespaniel Posted October 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 thanks for the coments and advice sa it hapens i only had one field of grass to look after icaught 29rabbits i used to snare fence lines and hedges when iwas aschool boy with not much luck ive since followed glen waters method you can find it by googling iwsh i had read it forty years ago works like magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchie the white hunter Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 (edited) hey hang on a min put a leash on your cat then or dont let it out to **** and **** everywhere if the owner decides to let there stinky cat out he does this at his or her own risk Edited December 5, 2009 by hutchie the white hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlin vs Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Don't worry about it, dead cat's tell no tales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom&Dexter Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 how do we stand if one day when checking rabbitt snares there was a cat in one even worse what if a member of the public found it Would hope you would stand pritty gutted not a fan of them tbh, then again I know little about them I do have worries about them tho when out whith my Vizsla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 once had a hedgehog in one, fortunately not strong enough to do itself any harm but was a p.i.t.a to get out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 how do we stand if one day when checking rabbitt snares there was a cat in one even worse what if a member of the public found it Congratulate yourself on 1) Deny all knowledge on 2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross16689 Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 If it's a cat you find don't worry about it. Technically they cannot belong to anyone, unlike dogs. Although I could be opening a can of worms I'm pretty sure thats true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 If it's a cat you find don't worry about it. Technically they cannot belong to anyone, unlike dogs. Although I could be opening a can of worms I'm pretty sure thats true. I'm afraid you are mistaken Cats and the law 1 Cats and the law 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjlfishing Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 (edited) As long as its sets correctly, the correct type of snare and not near a public footpath. They cant do anything but have a go at you. I run fox snares, and am constantly worried about catching someones dog as they seem to let them run everywhere around here. Alex catching dogs doesnt generally turn out to be to much of a problem as dogs dont struggle like a fox as they think they are on a lead and after a while just lay down and wait ive caught two of my local packs fox hounds all that happened is they spent a night asleep under the stars till i checked my snares in the morning cats are a nother matter i was arrecsted and charged with shooting a cat but was never prosectued as when i shot it it was inside a pheasant pen and there fore i guess it broke some tresspassing law if id shot it on a open field i would of faced jail Edited December 12, 2009 by bjlfishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 It's the bloody brocks you have to worry about. They ruin the snare and the fence attached to it. LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badshot Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 You don't need a snare for a brock to wreck a fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 (edited) I'm 100% with hutchie the wit on this thread-if you do find a dead cat in your snares contact me first and i'll stand you a beer. Edited December 12, 2009 by bruno22rf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanjipete Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 i dont think the public understand how many feral & pet cats are out there ,when i worked my terriers high on the high peak moors in deep snow i often bolted cats (if they didnt they never came out ) miles from any homes (they didnt get far),then i deepest cheshire it was not unusual to have several cats in fox earths ,ive even bolted them ferreting alongside the a1 in yorkshire, i hate cats merry xmas everybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchie the white hunter Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Well as for your laws 1 and 2 you can ram them because if you run a cat over in your car then you donot have to report it but if you run a dog over then you do so in other words dont let your stinking cat out or if you do be it on your own head (tough)PUT IT ON A LEAD AND TAKE IT FOR A WALK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Well as for your laws 1 and 2 you can ram them because if you run a cat over in your car then you donot have to report it but if you run a dog over then you do so in other words dont let your stinking cat out or if you do be it on your own head (tough)PUT IT ON A LEAD AND TAKE IT FOR A WALK you're so dumb it's a wonder you can remember to keep breathing! it's this kind of attitude that makes life harder for everyone else with a vested interest in shooting sports. Do yourself a favour and belt up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Strange-i allways thought that we were entitled to express our opinion without being insulted no matter what those opinions might be-if i find it hard to be constructive without resulting to childish name-calling then i normally act my age and dont post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 If you happen to get your heart strings plucked by tiddles, and absolutely must let it out, elbow length welding gloves are a must! although, as said before, cats are a law unto themselves, and a dead cat tells no tales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADFEET Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 When it comes to snares, if you are that close to the general public/footpaths/dog walking areas/housing estates then I would always err on the side of caution and NOT use snares.....for large vermin I would use catch alive type traps and dispatch/release as required........for smaller vermin use body grips set in tunnels/warren entrances or some other method of control. Be responsible......you may like using wires (and I love the wires) but sometimes you have to use your head. YIS BF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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