Last summer, we covered a story about New Mexico governor Bill Richardson banning trapping in New Mexico’s Gray Wolf Recovery Area.
Then, we noted in November that research was underway to determine the affect of trapping on wolves. Results of that research don’t seem to have surfaced yet, but with a new governor and legislature in the state, Richardson’s ruling could potentially be overturned.
But now we hear that “conservation” groups want to ban trapping on ALL public lands in New Mexico.
Conservation groups want wildlife officials to ban all recreational and commercial trapping on public lands in New Mexico.
The request was made this week despite a recent recommendation that game commissioners reconsider a temporary trapping ban in place in southwestern New Mexico where Mexican gray wolves have been reintroduced. The suggestion came from a small business task force appointed by Gov. Susana Martinez.
You can also find coverage of the story from the Trapper and Predator Caller blog.
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