Stay with us as we work to end wildlife cruelty and torture. We are profoundly thankful to everyone who showed up and took action to work through solutions to address the cruelty of running over animals with snowmobiles. After months of work, a legislative bill to address this issue was introduced. HB0275 – Treatment of Animals, a bill that would ban torturing wildlife in Wyoming passed out of the Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee, leaving approval by the full Senate the final remaining step before it would become law. House Bill 275, which the committee approved on a 4-1 vote, would make torturing, tormenting or mutilating wildlife a misdemeanor offense, punishable by six months of incarceration and/or a $5,000 fine. The offender could also face a three-year hunting license revocation, at the discretion of the judge. SF0275 passed through the House, and has been signed by Governor Gordon. We will continue to promote the illegality of running over any animal by vehicular means.
The fight to end animal cruelty in Wyoming is arduous, but our commitment to the cause is unwavering. We will persist in advocating for respect, compassion, and a harmonious existence for wildlife. Your voices and support are invaluable—thank you.
Wyoming Untrapped is proud to be collaborating with Yellowstonian and artist Helen Seay in telling the stories of Wyoming’s spectacular native wildlife that converge so joyously on two murals in downtown Jackson. Our goal is to engender empathy for an amazing congregation of free-moving species that exist in such congregation nowhere else in the Lower 48. They are part of our shared natural heritage and there is much we can learn from them.
Wyoming Untrapped promotes trapping reform through education, advocacy, and compassionate coexistence for Wyoming’s people, pets and wildlife.
Explore our many programs:
Beaver Dam Cam
Snare Aware Wyoming
Beavers: Eco-Engineers
Engagement Through Film
Awareness Through Art
Bobcat Economic Value Study
Trap Release Workshop
Wild Journeys Mural
Each year the Jackson Hole community votes to recognize the best businesses, organizations, and individuals. We’re honored to have won SILVER in 2025, SILVER in 2024 and BRONZE in 2022 for Best Nonprofit in the valley through Best of Jackson Hole. Thank you for your recognition.
These numbers represent only the trapped animals reported by less than 30% of trappers in Wyoming from 2008 to 2024. For every trap, we believe one to three non-target animals may be trapped. Every animal and bird of prey is a possible victim.
