Quote Originally Posted by Runningfox View Post
...came across as many as ten of these fox snares, mostly set in sheep 'trods' or in vehicle tracks where people and sheep walk - and where I run. It's not on!!!
Free-running snares aren't illegal...'owever they should not be set in places where non-target animals could be caught. Legally they have to be checked daily...preferably soon after dawn then again before dusk to prevent prolonged distress of the held animal...it's the same with any type of trap really.

Seems like the snares you've come across could be illegally set?

If in doubt you need to report such incidences to your local Police Wildlife Liaison Officer.