SnareWatch

If you have any concerns about the use of snares, anywhere in the UK, you can share them with us on the SnareWatch website.

You can tell us if your pet was caught in a snare, report findings of animals trapped in snares, raise concerns about possible illegal misuse of snares or simply let us know if you’re worried about snares you have seen in a particular area.

Snaring images

The images shown here should give you an idea of the different kinds of snares you may encounter, and the types of animals commonly caught in snares.

Snare set on path through field

Snare on path

Badger caught in fox snare

Snared badger

Deer caught in fox snare

Snared deer

Fox caught in fox snare

Snared fox

Rabbit caught in fox snare

Rabbit caught in snare

Free-running snare with stop

Free-running snare with ID tag

Snare bent to become locking snare

Locking snare

Snare set on drag pole

Snare set on fence line

Snare set under object

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