*** CAGES SET TO TRAP BADGERS IN A HEATWAVE TODAY ***

Two cages have been reported in Gloucestershire supplementary zone 9 this evening, both set to trap. One was in a wooded area, the other in a hedge with the temperature recorded at 29°C; there was no shade in contradiction of the cage trapping guidelines for hot weather.

They can legally leave badgers in cages until midday, without water, in this heat with weather warnings in place. Near these cages there were signs of historic sett blocking and digouts and the North Cotswold Hunt are known to hunt here.

Please keep the information, reports and tip-offs coming in!