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Trapping

Guide to legal trapping in Scandinavia.

Beaver Management

Culling and trapping of beaver. Dam regulation, trapping methods, and management.

Cage Trapping

Trapping with cage traps for mink, pine marten, stoat, and other small predators.

Trapping: Overview

Legal trapping in Scandinavia. Which species can be trapped and general principles.

Trapping Equipment

Overview of legal trapping equipment in Scandinavia. Types, use, and approval.

Marking and Inspection

Requirements for trap inspection, marking with owner information, and animal welfare considerations.

Fox Cage Trap

Live trapping of fox with a cage trap. Placement, baiting, and inspection.

Kill Traps

Conibear-type kill traps. Requirements for striking force, placement, and approval.

Snares

Ptarmigan snares and other snare trapping. Historical tradition and current regulations.

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