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.

SnareWatch Annual Report - 2020

Since 2011 we have been appealing for reports about snares found by members of the public through our SnareWatch website.

Reports of snares and snaring incidents allow us to highlight just how cruel these archaic traps are and how prevalent they can be across the UK.

This report highlights a selection of reports submitted to us in 2020.

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