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By Selena Masson, Shooting Times
Tuesday, 19 February 2008
The Scottish Government has today revealed its policy on the use of snares.
Minister for Environment Michael Russell said that new measures will strictly limit the use of snares and ban those capable of inflicting unnecessary suffering.
He also said that new penalties to punish people who use them illegally will also be considered with a view to legislation.
Mr Russell commented: “In recent months, I have been heavily engaged with this subject. I have discussed snaring with representatives of many organisations and have been on a number of fact-finding visits. I greatly respect those who campaign for a complete ban on snaring and I empathise with them. We should be justly proud that Scotland has some of the strongest wildlife protection legislation in the world. It is important that we continue to maintain the highest standards and that everything done in the countryside - including everything done to control pests and predators - is consistent with those high standards."
He added: “Yet no responsible politician can ignore the fact that there are those who argue equally passionately that snaring is a regrettable but essential tool for high quality land management in Scotland. Such people also have a keen interest in and concern for wildlife and their view - that snaring plays a key role in maintaining the iconic Scottish landscape of heather clad hillsides, alive with a rich diversity of species - cannot be lightly set aside."
Detailed analysis of the Scottish Government's decision will appear in 28 February issue of Shooting Times.
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