A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

     When you hear terms such as (but not limited to): Ethical, Protection, Safety, Protection, Green, Biodiversity and Humane, you see these terms as good things. They are in reality good as along as they are without bias or political motive. The problem though is when shrouded with ignorance, these words are used against trappers.

     When you hear of a bill to "protect children", make sure its not anti-trapping.... Yes there are bills that call the banning of traps as an act to protect children. In Connecticut Alfred Camillo (a Republican!) sponsored a bill to:

" ban all foothold traps within 100 feet of any school or day care property, state park, municipal park, municipal playground, public road or highway, public boat ramp, public campground, rest area, public picnic area, blazed trail, or state hiking ground."

     The bill under the disguise of child safety is being used to restrict trapping in certain areas. Unless their bear traps, even a #3 will not hurt a person if stepped on! The fact that trappers rarely put traps near places where people are going to walk on does not seem to evade the ignorant lawmakers who sponsor these bills!

Also the ads these antis put only tells half the story:

What about this picture, why don't the antis use these:


This sheep has two options: Die a slow and painful death or Die a slow and painful death



What about diseases that can wipe out whole communities of furbearers that are in correlation with overpopulation and poor management.

Or species that would go extinct if proper management of furbearing species was not done!

     Trapping is a great way to manage and control these species to further enjoy them in the future. The anti-trapping movement uses emotional appeal and no facts. We have the facts, us as trappers must inform the public and lobby to protect our outdoor culture!