Contacts
Leeds & District Badger Group email: leedsbadgergroup@gmail.com
Facebook: Leeds & District Badger Group
Below are contact numbers for badger emergencies. If you report using one of these methods please also email us the details so we log the incident and add it to our records.
Police:
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If you think a wildlife crime is currently being committed e.g. badger baiting - please call 999 immediately
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If you think a wildlife crime has already been committed e.g. a dug sett please call 101
In both instances, please provide as much detail as possible including exact location e.g. https://what3words.com and please ensure you get a Crime Reference Number (CRN) and email it to us at leedsbadgergroup@gmail.com so that we can follow up.
Calderdale Badger Group hotline: 07894 497544 for badger emergencies e.g. if you find an injured or sick badger
RSPCA: 24 hour emergency call outs: 0300 1234 999
The Badger Trust: www.badgertrust.org.uk
Offers lots of information about badgers and lists local badger rescue groups.
Please make sure you have a detailed location of any badgers, setts or crimes you are reporting, e.g. using What3Words.
Please note: for any badger emergencies please use the numbers above for an immediate response. We are a volunteer-run group so might not pick up your email straight away. Although we would appreciate you still emailing us any reports you make so we can identify any setts and monitor them going forward