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Apr 09 2014 
Animal Traps That Grip or Snare are Banned in L.A. as “Inhumane”
"The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to ban traps that snare or grip coyotes, bears, foxes and other animals in the city, deeming such traps inhumane. Under the new rules, commercial trappers cannot use traps that grip or snare any part of the animal, with the exception of traps set for rats, mice and other small rodents. Angelenos are banned from using any trap “that maims or causes the inhumane death or suffering of any animal,” the rules state." Photo:(Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times / January 5, 2011) -
Apr 08 2014 
Lawsuit to Protect Rare Lynx From Traps in Idaho
"Although the intentional trapping of lynx is not permitted under Idaho law, with increases in trapping licenses and fur prices, especially for bobcat, at least three lynx have been unintentionally trapped by bobcat trappers in just the last two years. Under the Endangered Species Act, trapping of lynx, even if released alive, is illegal. Any agency permitting such trapping is liable under the Endangered Species Act." -
Apr 05 2014 
The Fox – A Predatory Animal
Although a furbearing animal, this fox is designated a “predatory animal” in Wyoming which means it can be shot or trapped all year long without a license. Please, only… Continue reading
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Mar 11 2014 
Who Owns The Wildlife?
"We need a dramatic change in how wildlife are managed in this country and the separation of "game" management and wildlife management is the first critical step." photo by Roger Hayden. -
Mar 03 2014 
Dog Trapped on Public Road
Wyoming Untrapped is dedicated to reform of these antiquated trapping regulations. Jackson Hole News and Guide, 3/12/14 Trapped In December I spent a month exploring Anazasi ruins around Bluff, Utah.
