ACT Information

ACT - EXPOSING SHOOTING’S VILE UNDERBELLY!

ACT - Against Corvid Traps

ACT is aimed at exposing the cruelty of Corvid Traps, and the way they are misused to catch Raptors (birds of prey). Although mainly used by gamekeepers, a small proportion (almost always Larsen Traps) are used by domestic households to catch magpies, rooks, crows and jackdaws. The traps are most commonly set during February to May, but can be in use all year round in some places including the summer months and that untold thousands of magpie chicks have starved to death in their nests due to their parents birds being trapped.

CAMPAIGN AIMS

To awaken public awareness of the cruelties associated with Larsen traps and the larger multiple crow traps.

To expose the great risks to birds of prey that these traps pose – particularly from the larger multiple traps.

To expose this inhumane aspect to shooting sports for which the public are largely in the dark.

To lay the foundations which will ultimately lead to abolition of these traps.

ACT NOW!

Go off footpaths and look for these traps.
Gather any evidence of cruelty and if found call the RSPCA: 08705 555999
Send us your photos and details of any birds found trapped.
If you find any birds of prey in traps, call the RSPB: 01767 683355

ACT NOW! Leaflet (Right Click to download and save the leaflet)