Squirrel trap recommendation

[Mungo]

Hi folks,

What would people recommend for grey squirrels?

And what supplier?

Thanks!

 

[GWP]

Fenn mk6 but mk4 will work Collins nets good to deal with

 

[Cyres]

Patrick Pinker was quite competitive on prices when I was looking to buy some last month.
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[purdeydog]

Doc 150 is my go to now trap. Obviously depends on your environment etc

 

[Greenmist]

Live catch or lethal, if you have reds in your area I'd suggest live catch, which are pretty much generic, if only greys, fenns in a tunnel on a plank leaning against a tree are a very effective method

 

[enfieldspares]

I cage trap and then dispatch with an air rifle.

 

[BenBhoy]

I use mk6

These seem a keen price

Fenn Trap Mark 6 - AFS

This Fenn spring trap catches pest rabbits, grey squirrels and mink.

www.afssupplies.co.uk

 

[nun_hunter]

Live catch or lethal, if you have reds in your area I'd suggest live catch, which are pretty much generic, if only greys, fenns in a tunnel on a plank leaning against a tree are a very effective method

Pretty sure for squirrels a lethal trap can't be a tunnel and must be a dead end.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Goodnature A18 Humane Grey Squirrel Trap Kit

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[Greenmist]

Pretty sure for squirrels a lethal trap can't be a tunnel and must be a dead end.

Can you show the legislation regarding this please, I've looked and nothing suggests a tunnel can't be used

 

[andy R204]

The "re homing " centre I use is on the Fourteen acre website.
Cage trap with a chiropractic spring loaded neck bar.
Currently rehomed 30 upto now,last one was October 24.
Trouble free winter for the bird feeders.

 

[nun_hunter]

Can you show the legislation regarding this please, I've looked and nothing suggests a tunnel can't be used

From what I've read the issue is more that you can't use a Fenn to trap a stoat so if there are likely stoats about (which is almost everywhere there are grey squirrels) you need to take steps to avoid targeting them by mistake. There was a very long thread here about it a few months back.

 

[Greenmist]

See where you're coming from now, to clarify, my tunnels are wooden sided and have chicken mesh on top and wire to restrict access, this allows for easier checking and prevent non target species from entering, this in turn is mounted on a plank and leant against a tree ( I don't have them fully enclosed and on the ground as per the method for stoat and weasel), ideally towards a bird feeder.

 

[Mungo]

Next question: is it legal to use Fenns etc for rats and/or squirrels without a license in Scotland?

I’ve just gone down a very confusing rabbit hole.

Seeing as I can but Fenns over the counter in my local Harbro, I’m assuming there’s no licence requirement??

 

[Rookandrabbit]

I have used a Fenn MK4 and also a DOC 150 in the plastic two chamber tunnel both baited with peanuts.

I favour the DOC 150 as I don’t have to block off the end of the trap as in the Fenn . The DOC 150 also seems to have a much more powerful spring . Regards Rookandrabbit.

 

[LuckyEddie]

Next question: is it legal to use Fenns etc for rats and/or squirrels without a license in Scotland?

I’ve just gone down a very confusing rabbit hole.

Seeing as I can but Fenns over the counter in my local Harbro, I’m assuming there’s no licence requirement??

I presume you’re doing it off our own back?
Which is fine.
If you’re paid for it, you need trained up.

Sorry old link.

Book dates and venues for SGA Trapping Courses

Train with Scotland's biggest professional body for wildlife managers

www.scottishgamekeepers.co.uk

 

[Mungo]

I presume you’re doing it off our own back?
Which is fine.
If you’re paid for it, you need trained up.

Sorry old link.

Book dates and venues for SGA Trapping Courses

Train with Scotland's biggest professional body for wildlife managers

www.scottishgamekeepers.co.uk

Yes, just for me.

 

[BenBhoy]

Yes, just for me.

Crack on mate

 

[Mungo]

Crack on mate

Great - thanks!

Just need some good recipes for squirrel now!

 

[BenBhoy]

Great - thanks!

Just need some good recipes for squirrel now!

@shakey jake is your man there!!