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Events

Nov 23 2019

Trap Pet Release Workshop, Jackson, WY

In response to several reported dog trapping incidents in the last week, WU has received requests for a trap release workshop. We have responded
Oct 11 2019

“Lethal Control” Film Screening – Jackson Hole

Montana filmmaker Jamie Drysdale’s documentary film, Lethal Control, will make its Wyoming debut at a screening on October 17 at 7:00 pm at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.
Aug 16 2019

Old Bill’s Fun Run Fundraiser September 7, 2019

Join us on September 7 on the Town Square in Jackson for Old Bill's Fun Run!
Oct 17 2018

Trap Release Workshop in Rock Springs, WY

On October 25th WU will be hosting a pet safety trap release workshop in Rock Springs at the Western Wyoming Community College (Room 1309) at 6:30pm.
Oct 17 2018

Trap Release Workshop in Lander, WY

On October 24th WU will be hosting a pet safety trap release workshop in Lander at the Fremont County Library at 6:30pm.
Oct 16 2018

Trap Release Workshop in Jackson, WY

On October 23rd WU will be hosting a pet safety trap release workshop in Jackson at the Animal Adoption Center at 6:30pm.
Jul 03 2018

“Eager” by Ben Goldfarb

Please join Wyoming Untrapped Wednesday, September 26th, for an evening with Ben Goldfarb presenting his book, Eager.
Oct 07 2017

Trap Release Workshop in Rock Springs, WY

WU will be hosting a pet safety trap release workshop in Rock Springs at the Western Wyoming Community College at 6:30pm
Aug 22 2017

Old Bill’s Fun Run Fundraiser September 9

Join us on September 9 on the Town Square in Jackson for Old Bill's Fun Run!
Mar 16 2017

Trap Release Workshop in Dubois, Wyoming May 2

Wyoming Untrapped will be hosting a pet safety trap release workshop in Dubois at the Boys and Girls Club on May 2 at 6:30pm.

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December 11th

MONTANA:
VALUE OF PETS, WILDLIFE OUTWEIGH TRAPPER'S HOBBY

"It requires more than sympathy; it requires action.

The men responsible for this killing should never be allowed to trap again — period. They should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. We must use this to set an example that our pets, those we love so dearly, have value far greater than many people’s desire to kill as a hobby, as does the wildlife that defines our state.

My heart breaks for that young couple, but most of all for Betsy, who left this world far too soon. May you run free, forever!"

Let Fish, Wildlife and Parks hear from you. Email the state director at Martha.Williams@mt.gov.

Read full opinion piece:
missoulian.com/opinion/columnists/value-of-pets-wildlife-outweigh-trappers-hobby/article_b67213e3-a23a-51e6-b2d6-8675d599ff57.html ... See MoreSee Less

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Wyoming Untrapped

December 10th

Extreme low temperatures of -22F have been recorded in Wyoming over the last week. Bobcat paws, when caught in leg-hold traps, can freeze if wind chill dips to -10F or below. ”Typical foot hold traps and snares often produce some level of complete or partial restriction of blood flow to the limb distal to the mechanism and/or damage at some level to the tissues at the gripping point. Adding extreme hypothermic conditions would presumably make the situation worse.” Winston Vickers, DVM, MPVM, Associate Veterinarian, Wildlife Health Center, UC Davis

Current Wyoming regulations allow up to a 72 hour trap-check for legholds, and up to 13 days in a snare or conibear. In extreme weather conditions, trappers should ALWAYS check their traps within 24 hours to prevent extreme frostbite and additional suffering.

See our take-action, and act!
wyominguntrapped.org/news/push-for-24-hour-trap-check/

Read more about the effect of damage from ambient temps:

"Both issues, appropriate temps for trapping and frequency of checks deserve a lot more discussion than has occurred to date in the wildlife research community in my view.
Of course on the issue of ambient temps, one is assuming that at either high or low temps animals in the environment have coping mechanisms to handle them. However, when confined the animal may not be able to use some mechanisms such as seeking the coolest shade or water for high temps, or warmer den environments in cold temps. ........ it is incumbent upon us to not allow the animal to be in confinement long enough for temperatures to be damaging. So time-in-trap becomes the first area that we can minimize through protocols and technology." Winston Vickers

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December 9th

The trapping trade has slowed in recent years as a result of depressed international prices and an aging workforce.

“I do believe the department is genuinely interested in how the public views these animals and the trapping enterprise, but not because it has an interest in shifting its policies to accommodate public interests,” Coker said. “It simply needs to know because it helps them craft their messaging to make trapping more palatable.” ... See MoreSee Less

Maine looking for new ways to manage declining fur trade

www.pressherald.com

The trapping trade has slowed in recent years as a result of depressed international prices and an aging workforce.

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Events

Trap Pet Release Workshop, Jackson, WY

“Lethal Control” Film Screening – Jackson Hole

Old Bill’s Fun Run Fundraiser September 7, 2019

Trap Release Workshop in Rock Springs, WY

Trap Release Workshop in Lander, WY

Trap Release Workshop in Jackson, WY

“Eager” by Ben Goldfarb

Trap Release Workshop in Rock Springs, WY

Old Bill’s Fun Run Fundraiser September 9

Trap Release Workshop in Dubois, Wyoming May 2

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