The consultation will seek views on whether an outright ban should be put in place.
Ministers want views on whether an outright ban should be put in place for the use of snares or if any exemptions should be considered.
A snare is a thin wire noose used for catching a wild animal. It is most commonly used for capturing foxes, rabbits and other wildlife on shooting estates. “Vital to ending animal cruelty is ensuring that those who investigate wildlife crimes have the full set of powers they need. Granting SSPCA inspectors greater powers has been a long campaign that is getting closer to victory.
“The Government will face fierce opposition to these proposals but the arguments to outlaw their use once and for all, far outweigh any arguments to continue using this as a method of trapping and killing hundreds of thousands of wild animals, and non-target species, every year.”
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