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Apr 04 2021 
People ask, why have I changed?
"I stopped believing in killing predators about 30 years ago and advocate for their welfare. We need them and they need us. The only shots I take now are with my cameras." -
Feb 03 2021 
Trapping laws on public lands ineffective
Since mid-November, six dogs became entangled in neck snares or held in terror by foot-hold traps. That is, six cases in an eight-week period. If we broaden the time frame to include February of 2020, less than 12 months ago, we can add another. Except for one, all were on public land and at least half set illegally. -
Jan 07 2021 
Lawmakers should support trapping limits to protect the public
Why, at the TRW Committee meeting, was Schmid the only commissioner to vote against trap reform, given unlimited time, granted by Driskill, to derail the topic and clearly obstruct and shift the conversation away from the WGFD trap reform recommendations brought to the committee? -
Dec 28 2020 
Wyoming’s other white-tail
As the law now stands, they can be shot or trapped year-round. Perhaps we are the only state to abuse native jackrabbits in this way. The agencies call it recreational shooting. -
Dec 05 2020 
Residents who trap need to be responsible
The modest reforms proffered by Wyoming Game and Fish Department biologists, subsequently improved by a majority of the Wyoming Game and Fish commissioners, come before the legislature’s Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee on Dec. 8. If your family likes to walk with dogs in places like Vedauwoo, and you prefer to enjoy the vista rather than scan for snares, now might be a good time to speak up.
