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Apr 01 2022 Trapping ban to take effect on public lands in New Mexico
“Native species are critical to ecosystems and cultures alike; and we are finally protecting and respecting them accordingly,” Smith said in a statement. -
Feb 13 2021 Concern increases with trapping near high use trails on public lands
Surely there is room for some common sense approach instead of just ignoring the issue and railing about dogs as a way to avoid the discussion. Surely there is a better way forward. -
Nov 20 2020 Game & Fish advances power-trap ban, select trail setbacks
Several commenters said trapping is wrongly characterized as a management tool because Game and Fish does not require enough reporting and collect enough data to make the pursuit a science-based program. -
Sep 06 2020 Public meetings to discuss trapping reform
Anyone wanting to attend a meeting online should register ahead of time so Game and Fish can provide enough facilitators for breakout groups, Hunter said. In-person meetings will be limited to 50 attendees.