I know that. That doesn't mean they are acceptable or necessary any more.
There are plenty of alternatives. Whether they're better is a different argument. That said, I'm rather inclined to agree with Apache regarding the humane thing. A bullet between the eyes is the most human without a doubt. After that it's inhumane at various levels from almost instant death down to 11:30hrs tethered to a stake!Well what do you propose as an alternative if they're no longer necessary?
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Not in any way wishing to get into an argument about this and I perfectly understand how snares work when correctly used but even a fox tethered for hours on end through a very cold December, January, February night/day is going to suffer to some extent surely?As a keeper I have have using snares for a very long time, four years ago I attend a NGO/GWCT snaring course in England, as a result of that course I have never caused unnecessary suffering or killed any animal with a snare, evrey fox I have caught since that point in time could have been released unharmed, snares are a holding Device and used correctly are a very valuable tool.
Not in any way wishing to get into an argument about this and I perfectly understand how snares work when correctly used but even a fox tethered for hours on end through a very cold December, January, February night/day is going to suffer to some extent surely?
It might still be alive after 11:30hrs but it certainly wouldn't have enjoyed the experience so therefore it must have suffered, or am I missing something here?
Not in any way wishing to get into an argument about this and I perfectly understand how snares work when correctly used but even a fox tethered for hours on end through a very cold December, January, February night/day is going to suffer to some extent surely?
It might still be alive after 11:30hrs but it certainly wouldn't have enjoyed the experience so therefore it must have suffered, or am I missing something here?
When LACS conducted a fox radio-tracking experiment, what method do you think they used to catch their sample of foxes? That's right- snares.
A properly set set snare will not harm a fox one bit.
You don't have a clue what foxes you really have around until you start blanket snaring- it's a real eye opener.
That said, for me, I don't find large scale snaring efficient. I use them now in a very limited and targeted role around release pens. With the huge levels of public access we have here at all hours of the day and night, I just don't want the hassle of anyone finding a snare caught fox or anything else before me.
It is very satisfying though- I always jump a little bit when I come around the corner and think "s**t, that fox is sat by my snare!"
+1 have to say I don't agree with apache on that call ,don't use them a lot but got a few to put out in the next couple of daysIf you don't like them its fine but its a tool used by a lot of people who I doubt would agree with you
I should add that I wouldn't want them banned either as they certainly have their place. However if I have concerns then our opposition definitely do. Be careful guys. They're out to get you I promise!