Managing badgers | GOV.WALES

Information, guidance and how to apply for a badger licence, including example licences.

Part of:

Wildlife and habitat conservation (Sub-topic)

First published:

8 April 2022

Last updated:

10 November 2025

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Licences

Apply for a badger licence to interfere with a badger sett

5 May 2021 Form
Apply for a badger licence to interfere with a badger sett: guidance

4 June 2018 Guidance
Apply for a badger licence to interfere with a badger sett for a forestry operation

5 May 2021 Form
Apply for a badger licence to interfere with a badger sett for a forestry operation: guidance

30 April 2021 Guidance
Badger licences

26 March 2021 Detailed guide
Badgers, beavers, otters and pine martens: how to trap humanely

3 February 2023 Quick guide
Protected species: licences

7 April 2022 Detailed guide

Guidance

Badgers: use of electric fencing to prevent agricultural damage

12 September 2017 Guidance
Rural badgers: fact sheet

12 September 2017 Guidance
Urban badgers: fact sheet

12 September 2017 Guidance