Untrapped Stats & Maps
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Jan 05 2020 "Mac", was caught in a POWER neck snare (an extremely lethal device) set for bobcats. The treasured friend did not survive. -
Jan 04 2020 Dog Caught in Leghold Trap in Twin Creek Area of Fremont County, WY
A dog was caught in a leghold trap just off the trail in Twin Creek area of Fremont County, WY. Please see the topo map showing the location. Be aware! Traps are legal directly on trails. -
Nov 19 2019 Dog “Poppy” Caught in Leghold, Pole Mountain, Medicine Bow National Forest
:Poppy and I were hiking when she was trapped in a steel leg-hold trap as we approached a “distributed” campground at the end of road 712AA, on the public lands in the Medicine Bow National Forest, Pole Mountain Unit."
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.