Fox Snaring

[1888andybhoy 7]

H lads,

 

I have today found a new fox den on my Syndicate. It is definetly fox as it stinks and there are fox paw prints going in but none coming out. Can i legaly put a snare over the hole or just inside or just outside to catch the Fox ?

 

many thanks

 

Andrew

[fitchet 788]

i personally wouldnt if there not cousing a problem but if they are then find the runs and put the wires out on them.

[1888andybhoy 7]

i personally wouldnt if there not cousing a problem but if they are then find the runs and put the wires out on them.

 

 

They are causing a problem they are eating our pheasants and partridge on the syndicate. Is it legal to snare a hole ?

 

Andrew

[salclalin 240]

You would be Better off Looking for the Runs to set a Wire on.

[fellpack 7]

Dont snare a hole it has to be in the open. build a pen to catch them basicly a wire mesh passage going round in circles till it gets to a penned bird the snare is placed in the passage way

[watson 1]

dont snare a hole mate. look for a run or build cage trap. atb

[Born Hunter 17,841]

Or get a local terrierman in to try to do the job properly.

[neil cooney 10,416]

Excactly, if there are cubs at home a terrier will make sure all's accounted for.

[watchman 256]

what height should the snare be set in the run,just need to know thanks

["Earth!" 503]

H lads,

 

I have today found a new fox den on my Syndicate. It is definetly fox as it stinks and there are fox paw prints going in but none coming out. Can i legaly put a snare over the hole or just inside or just outside to catch the Fox ?

 

many thanks

 

Andrew

too late pal,probally scented you and gone now.i set my wires 8" off the ground.

[events co-ordinator 353]

Dont you think that it would be better getting someone who knew what they were doing to deal with this as snareing gets enough bad publicity as it is.If it is an occupied earth a terrier would be best option as its legal under English law to protect gamebirds again get an experienced terrierman.

[watchman 256]

H lads,

 

I have today found a new fox den on my Syndicate. It is definetly fox as it stinks and there are fox paw prints going in but none coming out. Can i legaly put a snare over the hole or just inside or just outside to catch the Fox ?

 

many thanks

 

Andrew

too late pal,probally scented you and gone now.i set my wires 8" off the ground.

thanks mate

[kevin from bristol 95]

i'd go with a good terrier man for the job or a live catch fox trap set just off one of the runs baited well , then you can diapatch it easyier and quicker

[Matt 160]

Dont snare a hole it has to be in the open. build a pen to catch them basicly a wire mesh passage going round in circles till it gets to a penned bird the snare is placed in the passage way

 

It is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to use any live animal as bait for a trap.

 

If you don't know of a local terrierman, you may well pick it up on a dawn stalk. A few strategically placed wires around a shoot can pay for themselves in no time at all. Tramlines in growing corn, the gap between the electric fence and your pen wire, and runs through hedges are the obvious places to use.

 

The last thing you need when trying to preserve game is a litter of cubs in the vicinity.

 

For fox wires, go to Trapworks

Edited May 1, 2010 by Matt the Rat

[Jebus 3]

Don't set a snare on a fox earth hole, it's a novice's way and looks pathetic on the hunting community. Fox snares are best set in runs or stink pits. I've caught plenty of foxes in stink pits but it's not a fast way of catching them. A stink pit is a 6ft round circle built up on the outsides with brash to about 2 foot high off of the floor with six or so entrances with a snare on each of them and put some carcasses in the middle but check the snares twice a day. I know you pessimists on here will want to know if it's legal: http://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/legaleagle58_tcm9-223309.pdf