Animal rights groups are "all up in a tizzy" over the recent work of the Massachusetts legislature to make a minor change to the ballot initiative passed by voters over a decade ago that banned trapping in the state. Based on the rhetoric, you'd think the legislature were trying to overturn the ban and re-instate legalized trapping in the state. If only. The change would … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2010
Alaska Could Legalize Bear Trapping
The Alaska Board of Game is set to vote on a proposal to legalize the trapping and snaring of bears for the first time in the state's history. The proposal has some animal rights groups angry, but is supported by sportsmen and most residents in the affected areas. ......the head of Alaska's largest sportsmen's group said Friday the agency's proposal to allow bear trapping is … [Read more...]
Raccoons: A Growing Problem in Growing Cities
As cities and towns expand, many are noticing the expansion of wild animals in the urban/outdoors interface. A great example of this is in the town of Bozeman, Montana, a growing area with a growing raccoon problem. A recent Bozeman Daily Chronicle article highlights the raccoon issue with input from two local animal damage control trappers who deal with raccoons … [Read more...]
Change in Trapping Permits for Ohio Public Lands
Controlled Trapping Opportunities for Beaver and River Otter on Publicly Managed Lands On-line application period will be open from September 15 to October 15 COLUMBUS, OH – Beaver and river otter trapping on public land will still require a special permit, but the method of acquiring the permit and permission to trap a particular public land area for beaver and river … [Read more...]