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Dec 23 2020 Dog “Shia” caught in leghold, Chimney Park area, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, WY
A dog, "Shia" was caught in a leghold trap on Sunday, Dec 20, 2020, near the Chimney Park area, near Laramie, Wyoming. This is the fourth pet reported trapped in four weeks, that we know about. Until we can separate traps and trails, please stay vigilant. -
Dec 15 2020 Dog barely escaped snare incident, Vedauwoo, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, WY
Until I became a member of this group, I never knew that traps and snares were set in area we traverse all the time. Tonight we came across a series of snares about 20 yards off of Road 701E. On top of everything else I carry in winter months, I now plan on packing a "trap defense" tool kit as well. What a shame it is I have to worry about me or my dog being snared on public land... -
Dec 09 2020 Dog trapped in leghold, adjacent to Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, WY
On Dec 9, 2020, a dog was caught in a leghold trap on private land adjacent to the boundary of the Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge near Laramie, WY. -
Nov 27 2019 Emeritus wolfer: Be vigilant for traps
Some furbearer traps can afford pet owners plenty of time, others just a few minutes. -
Nov 14 2019 “Roswell” Caught in Leghold Trap on Idaho/Wyoming Border
We are happy to report that "Roswell" is alive and has received medical treatment. Please visit our website to learn what to do if your pet is caught in a trap or snare.