Axholme Ferreter

Inspection of traps Section 10 of the Protection of Animals Act 1911 places a duty upon any person setting a spring trap to catch a rabbit or a hare to inspect the trap at least once a day between sunrise and sunset. Failure to do so is a summary offence punishable by a £200 fine (level 1). See the Protection of Animals Act 1911.

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I think VAT has caught them up !! I use their new claw traps and they are excellent. I think they are actually better than genuine Talpex. The steel of the frames is thicker (less twist)and has rounded edges being made from bar rather than being stamped out, there are washers between the frames so they move better and the spring is excellent. They also sell setting bars for people who have a problem with the spring strength but I find them very easy to set by hand or resting one side on the ground. They are a bit expensive compared to barrel traps but my catch rate is slightly better with th

What species of mole is he Steve and how big is he?

The claw traps are not name stamped at the moment and are coated in the same stuff as their barrel traps (which are now name stamped) All the best AF

From the manufacturers in Holland, not on sale in the UK (too expensive!!!!!) All the best AF

Ive got some Flatpack Claw traps but not tried them much yet as it has been a bit quiet mole wise just lately. Just had one or two out and caught the odd mole so far but seem just as good as Talpex if not better. They have springs just as strong as Talpex and are made from thicker steel bar, they also have washers between the moving frames which seems like a good idea. looking forward to giving them a good go when the mole activity picks up a bit. Left to right: Flatpack, Talpex, Cheap copy, Talpa, Talpex long handle, Victor out o sight All the best AF

The speed dip in my limited experience is very effective and no doubt protects and camoflages traps very well but I have found two minor issues with it: Firstly traps need to be well weathered before applying it. I had some brand new ones which I boiled in bicaronate of soda but the trap dip still came off when the traps were used. Secondly the manufacturers recommend using coleman fuel to dilute the dip I use. This costs a fortune in this country. Second best is unleaded petrol but this can tend to leave the coating a bit tacky for quite a long time especially with multiple layers. However

Is it this one then? All the best AF

I think this may be the type of trap All the best AF

Sometimes it has been a bit quiet in the trapping and snaring section but just lately there have been some truly excellent threads and this is yet another very informative one from Rolfe. Well done again and keep up the good work. All the best AF

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The land around where I live was covered with between 6 inches and 2 feet of water. In large areas you could not see the land for several days. Within a week of the water receding there was mole activity and within a month or so you could not tell the difference. Come autumn/winter when you could see a lot of the land properly there appeared to be no difference at all, just as many mole hills as before. Moles can swim very well and they must have either found air pockets in the tunnels or found trees or hedges to hang on to for a couple of days. As long as they can work the land and there are

What about a bank vole? All the best AF

This unlucky chap paid the price for using a mole tunnel All the best AF