kirklees-badgers

A recent attack on a badger sett in the Holme Valley - is the worst I have seen in all my years with the Kirklees-Badger-Protection-Group . The incident was carried out at the most heartless time - as the sows would be suckling month old cubs .The scene was horrific by any standards and sickened everybody who investigated the crime-scene . Small dogs with radio collars are shoved into the sett , where they confront the occupant . When the beeping signal stops moving , the badger is cornered & is quickly dug out with spades .
Using graspers ,or home made tools , the terrified badger is removed from its home . These sub-humans then decide how they want to kill the beautiful slinky mammal - often the badger is nailed by its tail to a tree & the terriers are set upon it . The carnage at this sett indicates an horrific bloody struggle the exact details impossible to tell & hard to imagine , there was so much blood over such a large area . The perpetrators of this like to film these shocking events to show their friends what fun they had - it then appears on youtube , where even more sick individuals seem to enjoy this Despicable torture - If this incident upsets you - you have two choices . Ignore it and hope it goes away - or do something .
HERES HOW YOU CAN HELP . its really easy
Tell us of any badgers you may have seen - (sometimes cats dogs , even hares get reported to us - but we will cheerfully follow up all reports . If you see anything even slightly suspicious or out of the ordinary , in the park , the woods or maybe your own garden . The KBPG are committed to treat all information in confidence .
No matter how irrelevant it may seem - this could mean life or cruel death to a poor Badger ,

Its not only myself who loves badgers .

When a member of the public reported a distressed animal on Wednesday four members of the Kirklees-Badgers  attended to try & help  . My friend & I located the animal with the help of a vigilant dog walker . Unfortunately nothing could be done - the sad creature was placed in a holding pen where it died . The RSPCA took away the badger - while we tried to determine the cause . there was so much badger activity - but little real evidence as to be certain .We went on to find a dead fox with blood on a 4 inch wound just below the neck . There were no other significant clues . The area is a sanctuary for birds ,toads & more badger some people do care - 8 people in total tried to make a difference  Our investigations are still ongoing . The public , RSPCA & the group did try to help - because we care -

none of us liked what we saw .

 

across a dead wild animal or bird, report it, but dont touch it. It
may be an essential piece of evidence for the police and courts.

2)
Your own safety is vital. A dead wild animal or bird may be dangerous
to you because it has been poisioned - so dont touch it.

3) If you
find someone you suspect is involved in committing a wildlife crime, do
not intervene, as this could be dangerous. Take a careful note of
exactly what is happening and report it.

4) Contact the local police as
soon as you possibly can (and contact the RSPB if birds are at risk).
If you can achieve it, do not wait until you get home.

5) Make a
careful note of the exact location of the suspected crime. Remember
that a police officer may have to find the location. (A grid reference
would obviously be ideal)

6) Keep information confidential unless
advised otherwise by the police.

7) If you are in any doubt, report the
incident to the police anyway. The evidence of wildlife crime is not
always obvious.

8) If you have a camera with you, take photographs of
the scene if possible.

9) It is always best if there are two witnesses
to a suspected crime under Scots law - so if you are with a
companion(s) make sure that they see what you see. (Also helps with
English and Welsh cases)

SSPCA/RSPCA, local police wildlife crime officer for help and
assistance. I hope this list is of some assistance.