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.

Snare and stink pit found in Perthshire 05-23

A snare was found in woodland in Perthshire.

The snare, which was unset, was found near a stink pit which had the remains of a deer and the bones of other animals.

An un-set snare with stink pit in background

Stink pit in Perthshire woodland

Type of snare

Wire - unset

Where

Perthshire

When

May 2023

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