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Trap Free Montana, Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. We are a grassroots boots on the ground nonprofit and made up of very diverse supporters who, for one reason or many, oppose trapping.
Our mission is to connect people's heart and mind through the best available science, the truths in trapping, understanding, appreciation, and compassion to rise to the plight of wildlife and support biodiversity, respectful coexistence, and responsible stewardship. We partner with our affiliate, Trap Free Montana Public Lands, Inc., a nonprofit organization that advocates for trapping reform and trap free public lands primarily through the legislative process as a 501(c)(4). You can visit their website at www.tfmpl.org and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
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Our Montana outdoor lifestyle and presence of public lands is a major draw for residents, small businesses and the visitors who come primarily to view wildlife. Our public lands comprise roughly only 1/3 of Montana. Contrarily, and unknown to many, lies the hidden indiscriminate destruction from legal year round trapping resulting in a reported average of 50,000 wild animals are trapped and killed and an average of anywhere from 25-50 dogs are trapped annually in Montana.
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1. Trapping takes an enormous toll on riparian ecology by especially targeting beaver. This means less water and less riparian habitat for all species (humans, songbirds, ungulates, fish, etc.)
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Q: Who are we and what is the purpose?
A: Trap Free Montana (TFM) is supported by hikers, anglers, hunters, wildlife watchers, scientists, educators, ranchers, pet owners and outdoor enthusiasts all sharing a common denominator as wildlife supporters We value wildlife, all wildlife and the science supporting their role in the ecosystem. We promote preventative and nonlethal methods to reduce conflicts with wildlife and facilitate respectful coexistence with the incredible and valuable wildlife in Montana. In contrast, we provide the facts and expose the secreted truths into the hidden disturbing realm of trapping and the horrendous toll it takes. We are the 501-c3 affiliate of Trap Free Montana Public Lands, Inc. (TFMPL). Originally, TFMPL formed as a ballot issue committee at the end of 2013 and conducted a ballot initiative to achieve trap free Montana public lands for the 2014 ballot. Although the public was notably enthusiastically supportive, not enough signatures were gathered for the ballot in the several months that were available once the initiative was finally underway. TFMPL continues working for trapping reform by increasing public awareness, collaborating, and utilizing political and legislative influence and processes from the facts and education that Trap Free Montana provides.
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- Hunting is strictly regulated and hunters are generally penalized for shooting the wrong species. Hunters have a season, wear orange, have a bag limit, are not allowed to bait animals.
- Hunters are not permitted to leave their guns set unattended ready to shoot. In Montana it is illegal to leave a fishing pole unattended. A trapper can set and leave as many traps and snares as they choose. Trappers tell FWP they set 50,000 traps.