Stoat & Weasel

Stoats, Mustela erminea, and weasels, Mustela nivalis, are both small Mustelids that are widely distributed across the UK. While weasels primarily feed on small rodents and stoats on rabbits, both will prey on eggs, chicks and adults of birds, including gamebirds and waders.  The stoat is a species listed under the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS) which is due to be implemented in the UK in 2018. Both the DoC150 and DoC200 spring traps pass these animal welfare standards and are legal for trapping stoats (and weasels) in the UK.