Untrapped Stats & Maps
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Dec 21 2017 His dog was only 40m away when it stepped into a coyote trap (leghold trap). -
Nov 29 2017 Two Rescue Dogs Trapped | Carter Mountain/Diamond Basin, WY
We are sorry to report that two rescue dogs, Lupa and Jerry, were trapped in legholds. -
Nov 12 2017 Dog Snared in Strawberry Canyon | Afton, WY
These incidents raise the question of whether more popular recreation areas on public land should be off-limits to trapping.
Have you experienced a negative trapping incident involving you, your pet, your family, or another living thing?
Please share your story so that we can help you in whatever way we can and bring the realities of trapping to a broader public. Your personal information will be respected, and you may submit anonymously.
Provide as much as possible of the following information so that your report will be as effective as possible. Include species of animal, type of trapping device, name of dog (if applicable), any injuries incurred by animals or humans involved, medical expenses, and as much additional detail as possible. Also, photos are very helpful but not required. We encourage you to include multiple photos and videos of trap, trap set area, bait, wild animal, dog, injury, and a picture of your dog without the trap to add a face to your story.
No agency keeps track of reports of dogs caught in traps. This map is incomplete, but a much-needed record of these incidents. As awareness has increased, WU is learning of more cases where dogs were trapped but the owner had no recourse or engaged officials to report it to. We aim to share those stories here.