Apply for a snare identification number

It's an offence to set a snare (trap for catching wildlife) unless you've completed training and applied to your local police station for a snare identification number.

Visit the Police Scotland website to apply for a snare identification number. You'll find information on:

what you need to apply
how much it costs to apply

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