By Toby Walrath Animal rights activists are gathering signatures in western Montana for ballot Initiative 167, which would make trapping on any public lands in Montana illegal. That includes about 60 percent of public land in western Montana and 35 … [Read More]
Legislative Alerts
Oregon Trapping Rights Under Attack
Anti-trapping groups in Oregon are pushing legislation that would effectively ban trapping in the state. The following message regarding the legislation was written by Bob Gilman of the Oregon Trappers Association. If you’d like to help the OTA beat the … [Read More]
Appeals Court Backs Minnesota DNR on Wolf Regulations
A court decision issued yesterday by the Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ authority to set wolf hunting and trapping seasons. “This decision affirms that the DNR, as directed by the Legislature, set the … [Read More]
Minnesota Nonresident Trapping Lawsuit Proceeding
A lawsuit that trappers filed against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to challenge the department’s restrictions on nonresident trapping continues to progress through the court system. Bob Moctinski, who is one of the lawsuit’s organizers, posted an update to … [Read More]
Proposal Would Remove Federal Protection From Wolves in Lower 48
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering eliminating endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Lower 48. The only exception would be for a small group of Mexican wolves in Arizona and New Mexico. If the USFWS agrees … [Read More]
Bill Banning Bobcat Trapping in California Put on Hold
In an encouraging development for California trappers, a proposed bill that would ban bobcat trapping in the Golden State has been put on hold. The California State Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee discussed Bill AB 1213, which is also known as … [Read More]
Bobcat Trapping Under Attack in California
California legislatures are considering a bill that would make bobcat trapping illegal in California. Bill AB 1213, which is also referred to as The Bobcat Protection Act of 2013, was introduced in February. Legislators are schedule to discuss the bill … [Read More]
Anti-Trapping Groups Sue to Halt Trapping in 15 Montana Counties
Anti-trapping organizations filed a lawsuit last week that aims to stop trapping in areas of Montana that are known to be inhabited by Canada lynx. The groups claim Montana wildlife officials have violated the U.S. Endangered Species Act by allowing … [Read More]
Utah and West Virginia to Offer Coyote Bounties
As coyote populations rise in many areas, the predators can become a threat to farm animals and pets. And as that threat increases, some wildlife agencies find that they don’t have the resources to control the growing problem themselves. Outdoor … [Read More]
Judge Releases Activist Who Allegedly Hired Hit Man to Kill Fur-Wearer
A U.S. District judge has released an animal rights activist who was accused of soliciting a hit man to kill someone wearing fur in Ohio last year. After the judge reviewed psychological reports, she ruled that the activist, Meredith Lowell, of Cleveland … [Read More]
