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Report wildlife crime

If you have discovered or witnessed a wildlife crime, use this form to report it.

A wildlife crime could be any action against the law regarding the protection of the UK’s wild animals and plants. It includes picking, uprooting or destroying wild plants, hare coursing, animal poaching, hunting or persecution. For further information, refer to our guidance.

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If someone is hurt, or an animal is either loose or causing an obstruction on a road or motorway and there is danger to traffic do not use this form - call 999.

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You will need:

  • the date, time and location of the incident
  • what3words address, if possible
  • details of suspects or other witnesses
  • distinctive markings or identification numbers, if relevant
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