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I1Sch. in force at 24.11.2011, see art. 1

In this Schedule, “under the authority of” means under licence, following assignation, or otherwise with the permission or agreement of the named body or person (or any body or person acquiring right from the named body or person).

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Type and make of trapConditions
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Under section 50A(1) of the Agriculture (Scotland) Act 1948 (open trapping of hares and rabbits) a person is guilty of an offence if, for the purpose of killing or taking rabbits, they use, or knowingly permit the use of, a spring trap elsewhere than in a rabbit hole.

[F1A 1. Aurotrap manufactured by or under the authority of AUROCON Automated Rodent Control, Industrivej 35, 9600 Aars, Denmark. The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking rats.
The trap must be set with an entrance extension or cover such as the manufacturer’s ‘crowlids’, or be used in a tunnel, in such a way that minimises the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of the target species.]
1. BMI Magnum 55 manufactured by or under the authority of Butera Manufacturing Industries, 1068 E 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44110-2248, USA.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking rats [F2, grey squirrels] and mice.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
2. BMI Magnum 110 manufactured by or under the authority of Butera Manufacturing Industries, 1068 E 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44110-2248, USA.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, F3... weasels, F4... rats and mice.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
3. BMI Magnum 116 manufactured by or under the authority of Butera Manufacturing Industries, 1068 E 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44110-2248, USA.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, rabbits(1), F5... weasels, F4... rats and mice.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
4. DOC 150 manufactured under the authority of the Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand. [F6The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, rats, stoats and weasels. Where used in a closed-end tunnel configuration, the trap may be used only for the purposes of killing or taking grey squirrels, rats, stoats and weasels. Where used in a run-through configuration, the trap may be used only for the purpose of killing or taking rats, stoats and weasels, the trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species. The tunnel may be closed-end or a run-through configuration. [F7The tunnel must include an internal baffle arrangement that conforms to the type described in the Department of Conservation’s design specifications as set out in the Predator Trap Instructions UK and published on SASA’s website on 10th February 2021]. The trap must be positioned in relation to the baffle or baffles and to the side of the tunnel so that it conforms with those specifications.]
5. DOC 200 and DOC 250 manufactured under the authority of the Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand. [F8The traps are to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, rats, stoats and weasels. Where used in a closed-end tunnel configuration, the trap may only be used for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, rats, stoats and weasels. Where used in a run-through configuration, the trap may be used only for the purpose of killing or taking rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species. The tunnel may be closed - end or a run-through configuration. [F7The tunnel must include an internal baffle arrangement that conforms to the type described in the Department of Conservation’s design specifications as set out in the Predator Trap Instructions UK and published on SASA’s website on 10th February 2021]. The trap must be positioned in relation to the baffle or baffles and to the side of the tunnel so that it conforms with those specifications.]
[F95a. Duke 116 manufactured by or under the authority of Duke Company, 508 E. Brame Avenue, West Point, MS 39773, USA. The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel or enclosure which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.]
6. Fenn F10... Vermin Trap Mark IV (Heavy Duty) manufactured by or under the authority of Mr A. A. Fenn of FHT Works, High Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire B96 6AR and specified in British Patent Specification No 763,891 and as illustrated in figures 1 to 3 of that specification.The [F11trap is] to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, F12... weasels, F4... rats and mice.
The traps must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
7. Fenn Vermin Trap Mark VI (Dual Purpose) manufactured by or under the authority of Mr A. A. Fenn of FHT Works, High Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire B96 6AR and specified in British Patent Specification No 763,891.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, rabbits(1), F13... weasels, F4... rats and mice.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
8. Fenn Rabbit Trap Mark I manufactured by or under the authority of Mr A. A. Fenn of FHT Works, High Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire B96 6AR.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking rabbits(1).
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
9. Fuller Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Fuller Industries, Three Trees, Loxwood Road, Bucks Green, Rudgwick, Sussex.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels.
The trap must be set within the housing provided by the manufacturer as part of the trap and used in such a way that minimises the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
[F149a. Goodnature A18 Grey Squirrel Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Goodnature Limited, 8 Horner Street, Newtown, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand. The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels and rats.
The trap must be (a) set in a natural or artificial tunnel or enclosure which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species or (b) set at a minimum height of 30cm off the ground and entered by an artificial tunnel attached to the trap and that protrudes for a distance of no less than 70mm from the trap entrance, which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
9b. Goodnature A18 Mink Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Goodnature Limited, 8 Horner Street, Newtown, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand..The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking mink.
The trap must be (a) set in a natural or artificial tunnel or enclosure which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species or (b) set at a minimum height of 30cm off the ground and entered by an artificial tunnel attached to the trap and that protrudes for a distance of no less than 70mm from the trap entrance, which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
9c. Goodnature A24 Pro manufactured by or under the authority of Goodnature Limited, 8 Horner Street, Newtown, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking of rats and mice.
The trap must be (a) set in a natural or artificial tunnel or enclosure which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species (b) or set at a minimum height of 30cm off the ground and entered by an artificial tunnel attached to the trap and that protrudes for a distance of no less than 70mm from the trap entrance, which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
9d. Goodnature A24 rat and stoat Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Goodnature Limited, 8 Horner Street, Newtown, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing stoats, rats, weasels [F15, edible dormice (Glis glis)] and mice.
The trap must be (a) set in a natural or artificial tunnel or enclosure which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species or (b) set at a minimum height of 30cm off the ground and entered by an artificial tunnel attached to the trap and that protrudes for a distance of no less than 70mm from the trap entrance, which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.]
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F17. . .F17. . .
12. Kania Trap 2000 manufactured by or under the authority of Kania Industries Incorporated, C-2345 Delinea Place, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada V9T 5L9.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, F18... weasels, edible dormice (Glis glis), rats and mice.
The trap must be set within the housing provided by the manufacturer as part of the trap [F19entered via an artificial or natural tunnel suitable for minimising] the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
13. Kania Trap 2500 manufactured by or under the authority of Kania Industries Incorporated, C-2345 Delinea Place, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada V9T 5L9.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, rabbits(1), F20... weasels, edible dormice (Glis glis), rats and mice.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
[F2113a. KORO Large Rodent Double Coil Spring Snap Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Koro Traps, Box 5 Grp.22 RR2, Dugald, Manitoba, R0E 0K0, Canada. The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels and rats.
The trap must be so positioned that animals can only enter it from the front (the front is the side from which the letters KORO can be read face-on and the correct way up) and must be set within an artificial closed-end tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
13b. KORO Rodent Snap Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Koro Traps, Box 5 Grp.22 RR2, Dugald, Manitoba, R0E 0K0, Canada.The trap is to be used only be used for the purposes of killing and taking rats and weasels.
The trap must be so positioned that animals can only enter it from the front (the front is the side from which the letters KORO can be read face-on and the correct way up) and must be set within an artificial closed-end tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.]
F22. . .F22. . .
15. Nooski manufactured by or under the authority of Nooski Trap Systems, 50 White Street, Rotorua, New Zealand.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking rats.
The trap must be set within the housing and fitted with the artificial tunnel supplied by the manufacturer as part of the trap, and used in such a way that minimises the chances of killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
16. Nooski mouse trap manufactured by or under the authority of Nooski Trap Systems, 50 White Street, Rotorua, New Zealand.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking mice.
The trap must be set within the housing and fitted with the artificial tunnel supplied by the manufacturer as part of the trap, and used in such a way that minimises the chances of killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
[F2316za. Perdix Spring Trap manufactured by or under the authority of [F24Perdix Wildlife Solutions Limited], Unit 1 Hatton Rock Business Park, Hatton Rock, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 0BX. The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking stoats, grey squirrels, weasels and rats.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.]
[F2516a. Procull Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Elgeeco, 108 Downlands Way, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3HS, UK. The trap is to be used only be used for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels.
The trap must be set in the tunnel provided by the manufacturer as part of the trap and used in such a way that minimises the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of the target species.]
[F2616aa. Quill Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Quill Productions, Manor Farm, Pulham, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7EE. The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking stoats, weasels and rats.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
The tunnel may be closed-end or a run-through configuration. The tunnel must include an internal baffle arrangement that conforms to the type described in the Quill Productions design specifications as set out in their trap use instructions published on SASA’s website. The trap must be positioned in relation to the baffle or baffles and to the side of the tunnel so that it conforms with those specifications.]
F27. . .F27. . .
18. Skinns Superior Squirrel Trap manufactured by or under the authority of E. Skinns Limited, Witham Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6QX.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels.
The trap must be set within the housing provided by the manufacturer as part of the trap and used in such a way that minimises the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
[F2818a. Smart Catch manufactured by or under the authority of Anticimex Innovation Centre A/S, Skovgaardsvej 23E, DK-3200 Helsinge, Denmark. The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking rats and mice.
18b. Smart Catch Mini manufactured by or under the authority of Anticimex Innovation Centre A/S, Skovgaardsvej 23E, DK-3200, Helsinge, Denmark.This trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking rats.
18c. Smart Pipe Long Life 110 (article number 141110), Smart Pipe Long Life 160 (article number 141160), Smart Pipe Long Life 200 (article number 141200), Smart Pipe Long Life 250 (article number 141250), Smart Pipe Long Life 250 (article number 141250), Smart Pipe Long Life 300 (article number 141300), manufactured by or under the authority of Anticimex Innovation Centre A/S, Skovgaardsvej 23E, DK-3200, Helsinge, Denmark.These traps is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking rats.
These traps must be set in a sewer, drainpipe, or similar structure.]
19. Solway Spring Trap Mk 4 manufactured by or under the authority of Solway Feeders Limited, Main Street, Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright, DG6 6QH.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, F29... weasels, F4... rats and mice.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
20. Solway Spring Trap Mk 6 manufactured by or under the authority of Solway Feeders Limited, Main Street, Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright, DG6 6QH.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, rabbits(1), F30... weasels, F4... rats and mice.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
21. Springer No 4 Multi-purpose (Heavy Duty) manufactured by or under the authority of A.B. Country Products Limited, Unit 2, The Green Works, Hoopers Lane, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire B96 6AP and specified in British Patent Specification No 763,891 and as illustrated in figures 1 to 3 of that specification.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, F31... weasels, F4... rats and mice.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
22. Springer No 6 Multi-purpose manufactured by or under the authority of A.B. Country Products Limited, Unit 2, The Green Works, Hoopers Lane, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire B96 6AP and specified in British Patent Specification No 763,891.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, rabbits(1), F32... weasels, F4... rats and mice.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
[F3322a. Tully Trap manufactured by or under the authority of KM Pressings Ltd, 37B Copenhagen Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU7 0XQ, UK. The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking stoats, weasels and rats.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.]
[F3422b. Tully Trap fitted with baffles for grey squirrels manufactured by or under the authority of KM Pressings Ltd, 37B Copenhagen Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU7 0XQ, UK. The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, stoats, weasels and rats.
The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
The trap must be fitted with baffles for grey squirrels supplied by the manufacturer or constructed to the manufacturer’s specifications as set out in the ‘Tully Trap Grey Squirrel Baffle Instructions’ produced by the manufacturer and published on SASA’s website on 10th February 2021. The trap must be positioned in relation to the baffle or baffles so that it conforms with those specifications.]
23. VS Squirrel Trap manufactured by or under the authority of Pescon Services, 394 York Road, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 4EN.The trap must be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels.
The trap must be set in the artificial tunnel provided by the manufacturer as part of the trap, and used in such a way that minimises the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species.
24. WCS Collarum® Stainless UK Fox Model manufactured by or under the authority of Wildlife Control Supplies, LLC, P.O. Box 538, East Grandby, CT 06026, USA.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of taking foxes.
The trap must be used in such a way that minimises the chances of capturing or injuring non-target species.
The trap must be staked to the ground or attached to an object which will prevent it being dragged by a fox caught by it, but must not be set in such a manner that a captured animal is, or is likely to be, suspended, entangled or drowned by (or in) any fence, obstruction or body of water.
The trap must be checked at least once every day at intervals of no more than 24 hours to see whether any animal is caught in it.
The trap must be fitted with a stop which is capable of preventing the noose of the trap reducing in circumference to less than 23 centimetres. In other respects the trap must be free-running.
25. WCS Tube Trap International manufactured by or under the authority of Wildlife Control Supplies, LLC, P.O. Box 538, East Granby, CT 06026, USA.The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, F35... weasels, F4... and rats.
The trap must be set in the tunnel provided by the manufacturer as part of the trap for use in the United Kingdom and used in such a way that minimises the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of the target species.
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