Introduction

The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 introduced a requirement for anyone operating traps to catch wild birds must have:

1. attended an approved training course, and
2. been issued an individual license from NatureScot.

This course follows the Scottish Government approved course contents and so fulfils part 1 of this new requirement.

COURSE CONTENT

• Corvid Species
• Law surrounding wild bird traps
• Types of trap
• Welfare requirements of decoy birds
• Trap operation

Assessment: There is a short assessment consisting of a 20 question multiple choice paper, and a practical assessment that must be passed before the qualification is achieved.