Badgers and Licensing

Badgers and their setts are protected by law in the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 (as amended).  Licences are available for certain purposes to permit actions that might otherwise constitute an offence in relation to badgers or their setts.  Advice is provided below on licensing requirements for common scenarios in relation to badgers.  Links to the appropriate forms and guidance are given for situations where a licence is required.

• Badgers and development
• Badger surveys and research
• Badgers and land management
• Badgers and damage to property 
• Possession of badgers, skins etc.

Is the scenario you are looking for not covered in the above? If so just ask.