IT IS ILLEGAL TO INTERFERE WITH A BADGER
SETT OR DISTURB A BADGER. IT IS ILLEGAL FOR ANY PERSON TO TAKE, INJURE, KILL OR TO ATTEMPT TO TAKE, INJURE OR KILL ANY BADGER. IT IS ILLEGAL FOR ANY PERSON TO CRUELLY ILL TREAT OR
DIG FOR ANY BADGER OR USE BADGER TONG.

IT IS ALSO ILLEGAL TO POSSESS A DEAD BADGER OR
PART OF A DEAD BADGER WHICH HAS BEEN COME BY
ILLEGALLY, INCLUDING A PELT, OR TO SELL,
TRY TO SELL OR TO KEEP A LIVE BADGER.

IT IS ILLEGAL TO MARK OR RING A BADGER.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

If you see anyone with dogs and equipment (spades, nets etc) at or near a set, try to observe their activities. Note their appearance, type and number of dogs and any implements used.

Look for any vehicles and note type, colour and registration numbers.

Notify this information together with an accurate location IMMEDIATELY to the police by telephoning 999.

DO NOT TACKLE DIGGERS OR LAMPERS, LEAVE IT TO THE POLICE.