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Read more about the impacts and consequences of trapping as well as the stories of the wounded.
Big Fluffy Dog Rescue
March 6, 2019
March 6,2019Who in their right mind with any sense of compassion can ever embrace or condone this inexcusable barbaric cruelty? There are very few things…
Father Coyote’s Life Hangs By Thread After Rescue From Kill Snare
March 5, 2019
March 5,2019 – Toronto, CanadaThe cruel act of trapping never rests. Share it and spread the awareness of this barbaric act! While the trappers wait…
Dog caught in Conibear trap
February 26, 2019
February 26,2019 – Waynesboro, GeorgiaIt may seem so awful to say but this is one very lucky dog. In response to the lengthy suffering leghold…
Snared coyote spared more suffering
February 15, 2019
February 15,2019 – Ontario"It was a situation that was awful to contemplate, and especially hard to see depicted in photographs, but one that veterinary staff…
“Dog” rescued from an icy Estonian river is a wolf
February 2, 2019
February 22,2019 – EstoniaWitnessing so many favored 2019 legislative bills in Montana against wildlife, acts of humanity are truly refreshing! Even if they are happening…
A Dog Has Been Killed by a Trap in Northern New Mexico
January 8, 2019
January 8,2019 – ESPAÑOLA, NMOn November 25, 2018, Roxy strangled to death in a trap on public land. The incident happened at Santa Cruz Lake,…
Mountain lion accidentally killed in Square Butte trap line
January 3, 2019
January 3,2019 – Square Butte, MontanaA male mountain lion topping 100 pounds was found dead in a trapline near town. No fines will be issued…
B.C. man wants trapping laws changed after dog killed
December 23, 2018
December 23,2018 – Victoria, B.C.Louis Seguin heard a cry from his dog and thought she had been attacked by a bear or cougar. Instead Seguin…
‘Very Hard To Watch’: Deer Dragging ‘Leghold Trap’ Seen in New Canaan
December 12, 2018
December 12,2018 – New Canaan, ConnecticutOfficials say they’re concerned for the welfare of a deer that appears to be dragging a “leghold trap” from one…
69-year-old man charged after cat in trap kicked into pond
November 30, 2018
November 30,2018 – Tippecanoe County, Ind.The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor has charged a man in connection to a video of a cat being drowned. According to…
3 wolves found caught in traps, DNR investigating 1 shot in head
November 27, 2018
November 27, 2018 – Upper Peninsula, MichiganDNR conservation officers and wildlife biologists have responded to recent reports of three wolves accidentally caught in foothold traps….
Lawsuit filed by Kamloops man over dead dog “has merit,” animal advocate says
November 23, 2018
November 23,2018 – KamloopsAn animal advocacy group says there’s some teeth to a lawsuit filed by a Kamloops man over his dead dog. Burke Nesjan’s…
Family dog killed in animal trap set near home
November 20, 2018
November 20,2018 – Dundalk, OntarioWinston, their playful 4 year old gentle giant, beloved family member, killed courtesy of trapping. These horrific occurrences are unforgettable and…
Wolf dies after capture in Minnesota for relocation to Isle Royale
September 29, 2018
September 29,2018 – Houghton, Mich.Officials say a gray wolf captured in Minnesota for relocation to Isle Royale National Park has died. The National Park Service…
Mangled raccoon caught in Vancouver-area trap sparks reward for information
September 20, 2018
September 20,2018 – VancouverAn animal rights organization wants to track down the person responsible for trapping a B.C. raccoon and mangling its leg so badly…
Former convicted poacher set and/or left snares out to kill wolves resulting in at least 2 bears painfully dying
September 7, 2018
September 7,2018 – Juneau, AlaskaFormer convicted poacher now set and/or left snares out to kill wolves resulting in at least 2 bears painfully dying. "The…
Amazing story of a long lost unwanted dog, caught, too, in a trap, and the dedication of caring people.
July 18, 2018
July 18,2018 – Ithaca, N.YAmazing story of a long lost unwanted dog, caught, too, in a trap, and the dedication of caring people. The trap…
Another female bear with cubs caught in a leghold trap
June 27, 2018
June 27,2018 – 100 Mile House, BCAnother female bear with cubs caught in a leghold trap. The trap was set allegedly to protect livestock from…
Another beloved dog dead due to trapping
February 22, 2018
February 22,2018 – Kane Creek, UtahThe only thing the trapper did that was illegal was not register his trap. The only thing the dog did…
Doe caught in a coyote trapper’s snare
December 29, 2017
December 29,2017 – WyomingThe indiscriminate cruelty of trapping. Know the facts!Share the truths!
Local couple has stark warning after dog killed by trap
December 21, 2017
December 21,2017 – Kamloops, BCA 2-year-old purebred Akita was killed on Nov. 14 after being caught in a conibear trap that was placed 11 metres…
Hunter in Montana shoots a buck that was caught in a leghold trap along a fence line.
December 12, 2017
December 12,2017 – MontanaA hunter in Montana let us know they filled their tag by shooting a buck that was caught in a leghold trap…
Kitten rescued from backyard trap near Covina later euthanized
November 27, 2017
November 27,2017 – Covina, CaliforniaA living nightmare for this little kitten yet again from what trappers refer to as no different than being handcuffed. http://www.sgvtribune.com/2017/11/23/deputies-rescue-kitten-caught-in-ba…
Beloved leashed dog dead after seeking a drink courtesy of trapping!
November 27, 2016
November 27,2016 – IndianaA beloved leashed dog dead after seeking a drink courtesy of trapping! Officials respond with trapping should remain secreted for obvious reasons….
Grizzly bear caught in wolf trap, released ‘without incident’
October 28, 2016
October 28,2016 – Palliser River, B.C.Another indiscriminate victim of traps sets for wolves. Notice the trees in this Grizzly's futile struggle to escape the leghold…
Watch out for traps along Peanut Line trail in South Glengarry
October 26, 2016
October 26,2016 – South Glengarry, OntarioConibears, body crushing quicker kill traps, are trappers answers to trapped animals suffering. Here is the story of one exceptionally…
Puppy gets trapped in a hunting trap while on a hiking excursion
October 21, 2016
October 21,2016 – Waterford, MaineDog owners are universal in recalling the haunting cries of their dogs caught in leghold traps. Yet these would be considered…
Pup found running loose with a hunting trap caught on her leg
October 18, 2016
October 18,2016 – Pittsburgh, PAThere actually is no such thing as a "hunting" trap. One of the principles of ethical hunting is to know your…
Canada goose with a steel jaw trap on its foot
October 7, 2016
October 7,2016 – WisconsinThe evidence is endless of the cruel indiscriminate suffering that trapping inflicts. Besides the animals, guess who pays for this? Certainly not…
Moose gets its nose caught in a coyote snare
September 15, 2016
Trapper finds a dead moose in one of his snares. His intended victims were coyotes. His response? "Shit happens". He says he can't wait to…
No fine will bring Molly Rose back or eliminate her owner’s nightmares
September 1, 2016
Seneca County, New YorkMolly Rose, leashed and killed in a conibear trap, while walking with her owner. The traps were set for coyotes. No fine…
Trapping Victims & “Incidental” Catches
June 9, 2016
Only 5 out of 16 legally trapped species need to be reported in Montana. Only 4 have a quota. MTFWP harvest reports are based predominantly…
Real man or heartless bully?
May 9, 2016
Raccoon caught in leghold trap. It can be trapped in Montana year round, no purchase of a $29 trapping license required. It can be left…
Montana Trappers Association claim “trapping is not impacting the Grizzly Bear population”.
May 3, 2016
Tell that to the Grizzlies that fall victim to trapping. Wolf trap nabs Grizzly. Great Falls TribunePhoto: PHOTO COURTESY OF MIKE MADEL Montana Trappers Association…
Coyote gives birth while caught in a trap
April 27, 2016
Here's to the decent caring people who try to amend the heartless cruelty others intentionally and knowingly inflict. While one loses sleep and is haunted,…
One of the few lucky ones
April 9, 2016
For the last 10 recorded years, 20,264 bobcat have been reported trapped and killed in Montana. Some get away by tearing off their numbed paw…
Dog killed by trap, dumped on road
March 28, 2016
A missing husky, Bear, is found killed in a body crushing baited conibear trap and thrown away, dumped, like garbage. Trappers refer to the unwanted…
Racoon trapped in Conibear, chews apart wood trying to free himself
March 20, 2016
As we recently shared, research confirms the closure and efficency of quick death from traps and snares is as indiscriminate and cruel as the act…
No Living Creature Should have to die like this
March 9, 2016
Last month, a hunter from Bozeman went to search the area their dog had just gotten caught in a snare while accompanying them cross country…
North American Wildlife Conservation Model – who and what is honored?
February 10, 2016
Our friend, Steve, raises some important questions about who and what is honored in the North American Wildlife Conservation Model designed for all wildlife and…
A bald eagle release at Headwaters State Park
February 9, 2016
The release of a bald eagle after it was caught in a trap in Montana in March 2015. That makes a minimum of 15 raptors,…
Montana’s Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge in Stevensville is anything but a refuge for beaver!
February 8, 2016
After spending over 3 years as a trail volunteer for Lee Metcalf Wildlife refuge in Stevensville Montana, a dedicated volunteer quit as a result of…
Bear cub killed as a result of a snare
February 4, 2016
Winter and prevalent trapping diminishes as animals shed out their desirable furs. Yet the evident cruelty of trapping is timeless. A bear cub has become…
Dogproof coon traps are a horrendous piece of equipment
January 4, 2016
Here is what one wildlife rehab center had to say about enclosed foothold traps, aka dogproof coon traps. "I am shocked to see the animal…
Dog found injured with conibear trap on jaw
November 15, 2015
Conibear traps are body crushing, designed as quick kill traps, in response to the suffering of trapped animals. To think, what this dog has gone…
Woman Who Released Eagle in Traps Being Sued By Trapper
October 16, 2015
October 16,2015 – Juneau, AlaskaJudge: Hiker liable for springing traps, but trapper did not prove damages Judge rules Kathleen Turley does not owe the trapper,…
Twice-trapped Mountain Lion
July 9, 2015
"She roamed the rough country near the Sweetwater Mountains in western Nevada. She feasted on mule deer and rabbits. And two years ago she died…
Trappers have a name for it…..they call it “wring-off”
June 9, 2015
Trapped animals are desperate to escape. One of the worst things that can happen to a wild animal in danger is the inability to execute…
Coyote hunter shoots and kills two dogs in state park south of Stoughton
May 9, 2015
Trigger happy predator haters kill innocent animals, including our pets. Even the Montana Trappers Association now sponsors events such as Predator Killing Contests that fosters…
Severed off Mountain Lion paw found in trap set for wolves in Montana
April 9, 2015
Found in the Bitterroot mountains of Montana, a mountain Lion paw in a leghold trap. We identified it for houndsmen as an MB750 set for…
Another dog dies in its owners arms due to trapping
December 7, 2011
Another dog dies in its owners arms due to trapping and its inherently indiscriminate and cruel nature. Local couple has stark warning after dog killed…