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Campaigners highlight cases of pets caught in snares amid calls for outright ban

Household pets have been caught in “cruel” snaring traps, an animal welfare charity has suggested amid calls for Scottish ministers to ban the devices. Snares can be used in Scotland to protect crops, livestock and wildlife from animals like foxes ...

25 Apr 2023 at 16:17

Scotland

Gamekeepers treated like ‘pawns in done deals’, association warns

Gamekeepers have said they are being treated like “pawns in done deals” on wildlife made by the Scottish Government. The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) said its members’ morale is “at an all-time low”. The organisation submitted a ...

04 Oct 2023 at 14:23

Scotland

Scottish ministers reject call for snare licensing scheme and opt for full ban

Scottish ministers are to push ahead with a full ban on snares – despite pleas from gamekeepers to bring in a licensing scheme to allow use of the devices to continue. Environment minister Gillian Martin confirmed the Government will ...

09 Nov 2023 at 17:39

Local News

Warning of illegal snares in Fanad area posing danger to pets and wildlife

Animals in Need is warning of the presence of illegal snares posing a serious risk of injury and death to pets and wildlife. Volunteers managed to catch one such animal and bring her to a vet for treatment of horrific injuries. A ...

21 Nov 2024 at 13:33

Scotland

TV star Chris Packham hails snares ban proposal in Scotland as ‘excellent news’

Plans to ban the use of snares in Scotland have been hailed as “excellent news” by TV presenter and campaigner Chris Packham. Packham, a leading conservationist, spoke out after the Scottish Government launched a new ...

22 Aug 2023 at 14:36

Government urged to honour manifesto pledge to ban ‘cruel’ snares in England

Animal welfare campaigners are urging the Government to end the use of snares in England after polling suggests the public would support a ban. Certain types of the hunting devices, which catch animals such as foxes ...

05 Feb 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Holyrood committee backs snares ban

A Holyrood committee has backed plans to ban the use of snares in Scotland, with environment minister Gillian Martin telling MSPs the devices cause “unacceptable levels of suffering” for animals. She said banning ...

07 Feb 2024 at 15:30

World

Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers killed by animal traps

Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers were found dead after being caught in traps on Indonesia’s Sumatra island in the latest setback for a species whose numbers are estimated to have dwindled to about 400,...

25 Apr 2022 at 08:25

Northern Ireland

Charity chief appeals for information over cat caught in snare in Newry

An animal welfare charity has appealed for information after a cat was found injured in a snare in Newry, Co Down. The USPCA said the male cat was found hanging by its back legs from a fence, with a snare ...

19 Aug 2022 at 16:43

Scotland

Potential legal challenge looms as shooting group says Bill ‘cannot pass’

Changes must be made to a wildlife management law before it is passed, a shooting group has said. The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill is due to be put before MSPs for its third stage ...

13 Mar 2024 at 18:51

Scotland

Gamekeepers fear snaring ban will leave them in ‘dire straits’, MSPs told

Gamekeepers will be left in “dire straits” if snares are banned, MSPs were told, with a Holyrood committee hearing it could be “absolutely devastating” for those who manage the land. Conor Kelly, of ...

08 Nov 2023 at 13:51

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