![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/countryfile-viewers-rip-into-barbaric-animal-cruelty-scenes-fuming-how-does-the-bbc-justify-this/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/newspress-collage-23078032-1689583303676.jpg&description=trapped Countryfile viewers rip into 'barbaric' animal cruelty scenes – fuming 'how does the BBC justify this?!' COUNTRYFILE fans were left absolutely furious at the latest episode of the BBC show over its 'unjustifiable' animal cruelty. The BBC One programme often receives backlash over its content and portrayals of rural living. 3 Fans hit out at one guest on Countryfile as he advocated for the use of snaring Credit: BBC 3 The practise has been labelled 'barbaric' Credit: BBC Fans of the show were left shocked and dismayed when the BBC showcased a story of snaring as an effective countryside practise. Snaring involved the deliberate and targeted capturing of a certain animal by placing a metal trap to capture the creature by its neck and or legs. The episode focused on snaring foxes - a practise legal in England and Scotland but has recently been banned in Wales for its inhumane nature. Despite the Welsh ruling and decision last month, the BBC appeared to advocate for the practise as they shared stories on how snaring could be used for the monitoring and capture of foxes leaving viewers outraged. One fan said online of the 'barbaric' episode: "VERY regrettable narrative yet again from #countryfile trying to justify #snares @BBCCountryfile to protect the shooting industry. "A farmer justifying snaring foxes to protect the business/sport of shooting. Snares are barbaric and indiscriminate. "Just congrats to Wales needed." Another penned: "Dr Mike Swan, as seen on #countryfile this evening. No conflict of interest of course, but Mike enjoys hunting & killing many species (and not because they predate on curlews) & he runs his own shoot. "Oh and snares will NEVER be 'humane cable restraints'. Don't be like Mike" Whilst a third said: "A farmer justifying snaring foxes to protect the business/sport of shooting for fun. Well done Wales in leading the way in banning snares. "Snares are barbaric and indiscriminate. Scotland and England must follow suit." It came as viewers){kind=link}
COUNTRYFILE fans were left absolutely furious at the latest episode of the BBC show over its ‘unjustifiable’ animal cruelty.
The BBC One programme often receives backlash over its content and portrayals of rural living.
Fans of the show were left shocked and dismayed when the BBC showcased a story of snaring as an effective countryside practise.
Snaring involved the deliberate and targeted capturing of a certain animal by placing a metal trap to capture the creature by its neck and or legs.
The episode focused on snaring foxes – a practise legal in England and Scotland but has recently been banned in Wales for its inhumane nature.