Trapping ‘how to’ hints

It’s not to early to start preparing for the duck hunting season that’s now just over three months away.

Some basic preparations months ahead can raise the odds of some successful bags.

The enemy...or one of them - a trapped stoat.

Keen hunters will have carried out some basic preparation work on favourite ponds – such as tidying up the surrounds, and tackling any pest plants.

It’s time to think about trapping predators too. Click here for some advice on popular DOC-series traps and how to get the best from them.