Blog Read more about the impacts and consequences of trapping as well as the stories of the wounded. Trapping season on wolves in Montana closed on Feb 28 Victims & Consequences March 6, 2017 Unlike all the other trapped animals, Montana regulations require trapped wolves to be immediately killed only by gunshot. * Trappers care the most about preserving… Over 61,276 beaver were reported trapped and killed last 9 years in Montana Victims & Consequences March 2, 2017 While Montana allows almost year round, unlimited and non-reported trapping of beaver, for a mere $28 single trapping license purchase, other states and countries convened… In the past 5 years since Montana opened a season on wolves over 1,000 have been reported shot or trapped for recreational purposes. Victims & Consequences November 20, 2016 In the past 5 years since Montana opened a season on wolves over 1,000 have been reported shot or trapped for recreational purposes. 701 were… Folks agree wildlife are a treat to see alive for many rather than in traps and snares Victims & Consequences November 6, 2016 Known as a symbiotic relationship in a display of mutualism. The coyote assists the badger in catching prey and the badger assists the coyote who… No ethical hunter would support trapping! Victims & Consequences November 6, 2016 What would happen to a hunter if they set salt licks on animal trails or by water holes, along with loaded guns, as in "setguns"… Final Sentence in Colorado’s Worst Poaching Case Victims & Consequences October 2, 2016 "He and his employees captured bobcats and mountain lions in leg traps or cages, then hobbled them in some fashion — usually by shooting them… Wildlife Services is still killing plenty of animals in Montana. Victims & Consequences October 2, 2016 Wildlife Services is still killing plenty of animals in Montana. "Steuber said coyotes cause the most livestock damage of any predator, by far. His agency… Moose gets its nose caught in a coyote snare Non-Targets Trapped Elsewhere 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… Tell us again where the science is in all this? Victims & Consequences September 7, 2016 Most of Montana, i.e central and eastern, districts 4-7, opened for the legal trapping of beaver on September 1. For 9 months, beaver can be… Too Many Illegal Trappers, Not Enough Bobcats Victims & Consequences June 3, 2016 “Too Many Illegal Trappers, Not Enough Bobcats” by Larry Rose, Darby, Montana, Chief of Police, a trapper, licensed taxidermist, licensed fur buyer since 1966, from… Wolverine Killed in North Dakota was M56 Victims & Consequences May 10, 2016 “Killed this here critter (M56 most infamous wolverine) out tormenting the cows yesterday” in North Dakota…..but didn’t know or care what it was. Praised for… Wildlife research for a quick “humane” death from snares finds just the opposite occurs! Victims & Consequences March 18, 2016 Wildlife research for a quick “humane” death from snares finds just the opposite occurs! A retired predator-control expert says animals in snares take hours or… Dog owner’s third encounter with trapping and wolf haters Victims & Consequences March 18, 2016 In Montana, however, the 150 feet setback for wolf traps applies to open roads AND hiking trails on federal and state public lands. Other traps… Veterinarian speaks out against trapping Victims & Consequences March 1, 2016 Graphic Warning! Here’s a letter a Veterinarian sent to us along with pictures. Dr. Tom gave us permission to share regarding the cruelty of trapping… Wisconsin trapper catches more than the coyotes he tries to trap Victims & Consequences February 27, 2016 Not so fast. A video of a trapper in Wisconsin who released a wolf he trapped is being made out as some kind of a… Two Hunters Banned for Life After Poaching Deer Victims & Consequences February 26, 2016 Finally some justice and “Once again, someone’s crime against animals forces us to consider how such cruelty can serve as indicator of a person’s potential… Trap found by child was illegal Victims & Consequences February 18, 2016 Trap found by child was illegal. “City ordinance prohibits foot-hold traps from being placed inside city limits” of Missoula. The small trap is being viewed… Who should you fear more? Victims & Consequences January 7, 2016 Who should you fear more? 125 wolves have been reported killed thus far in Montana this season. 106 by hunting, and 19 since the Dec… Legal trapping opened Dec 1 in Montana for Bobcat, Fisher, & Pine Marten Victims & Consequences December 2, 2015 The legal trapping season opened, Dec 1, in Montana, for these 3 remaining species classified as “furbearers”. For a $29 purchase of a trapping license,… FBI adds animal cruelty cases to national crime report as social media helps publicly shame abusers Victims & Consequences December 28, 2014 The alleged transgressions of Jeremiah Long, an Indianapolis man accused of shooting a cat multiple times with blow darts, could eventually wind up as a… Wisconsin trapper posting graphic photos of mother and her pup Victims & Consequences December 28, 2014 Why do you suppose in Montana’s wolf trapping classes, participants are told repeatedly, “Do not take pictures and post them”. Wisconsin trapper posted these and… Trappers aren’t born, they are taught Victims & Consequences December 28, 2014 A trapper’s comment about taking kids trapping, “i have twins, boy and girl that will be 6 in a couple weeks. I took them out… Where does cruelty begin and where does it end? Victims & Consequences December 28, 2014 This baby bunny was found in Columbia Falls with darts in both eyes. It is was blinded as a result. 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Trapping season on wolves in Montana closed on Feb 28 Victims & Consequences March 6, 2017 Unlike all the other trapped animals, Montana regulations require trapped wolves to be immediately killed only by gunshot. * Trappers care the most about preserving…
Over 61,276 beaver were reported trapped and killed last 9 years in Montana Victims & Consequences March 2, 2017 While Montana allows almost year round, unlimited and non-reported trapping of beaver, for a mere $28 single trapping license purchase, other states and countries convened…
In the past 5 years since Montana opened a season on wolves over 1,000 have been reported shot or trapped for recreational purposes. Victims & Consequences November 20, 2016 In the past 5 years since Montana opened a season on wolves over 1,000 have been reported shot or trapped for recreational purposes. 701 were…
Folks agree wildlife are a treat to see alive for many rather than in traps and snares Victims & Consequences November 6, 2016 Known as a symbiotic relationship in a display of mutualism. The coyote assists the badger in catching prey and the badger assists the coyote who…
No ethical hunter would support trapping! Victims & Consequences November 6, 2016 What would happen to a hunter if they set salt licks on animal trails or by water holes, along with loaded guns, as in "setguns"…
Final Sentence in Colorado’s Worst Poaching Case Victims & Consequences October 2, 2016 "He and his employees captured bobcats and mountain lions in leg traps or cages, then hobbled them in some fashion — usually by shooting them…
Wildlife Services is still killing plenty of animals in Montana. Victims & Consequences October 2, 2016 Wildlife Services is still killing plenty of animals in Montana. "Steuber said coyotes cause the most livestock damage of any predator, by far. His agency…
Moose gets its nose caught in a coyote snare Non-Targets Trapped Elsewhere 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…
Tell us again where the science is in all this? Victims & Consequences September 7, 2016 Most of Montana, i.e central and eastern, districts 4-7, opened for the legal trapping of beaver on September 1. For 9 months, beaver can be…
Too Many Illegal Trappers, Not Enough Bobcats Victims & Consequences June 3, 2016 “Too Many Illegal Trappers, Not Enough Bobcats” by Larry Rose, Darby, Montana, Chief of Police, a trapper, licensed taxidermist, licensed fur buyer since 1966, from…
Wolverine Killed in North Dakota was M56 Victims & Consequences May 10, 2016 “Killed this here critter (M56 most infamous wolverine) out tormenting the cows yesterday” in North Dakota…..but didn’t know or care what it was. Praised for…
Wildlife research for a quick “humane” death from snares finds just the opposite occurs! Victims & Consequences March 18, 2016 Wildlife research for a quick “humane” death from snares finds just the opposite occurs! A retired predator-control expert says animals in snares take hours or…
Dog owner’s third encounter with trapping and wolf haters Victims & Consequences March 18, 2016 In Montana, however, the 150 feet setback for wolf traps applies to open roads AND hiking trails on federal and state public lands. Other traps…
Veterinarian speaks out against trapping Victims & Consequences March 1, 2016 Graphic Warning! Here’s a letter a Veterinarian sent to us along with pictures. Dr. Tom gave us permission to share regarding the cruelty of trapping…
Wisconsin trapper catches more than the coyotes he tries to trap Victims & Consequences February 27, 2016 Not so fast. A video of a trapper in Wisconsin who released a wolf he trapped is being made out as some kind of a…
Two Hunters Banned for Life After Poaching Deer Victims & Consequences February 26, 2016 Finally some justice and “Once again, someone’s crime against animals forces us to consider how such cruelty can serve as indicator of a person’s potential…
Trap found by child was illegal Victims & Consequences February 18, 2016 Trap found by child was illegal. “City ordinance prohibits foot-hold traps from being placed inside city limits” of Missoula. The small trap is being viewed…
Who should you fear more? Victims & Consequences January 7, 2016 Who should you fear more? 125 wolves have been reported killed thus far in Montana this season. 106 by hunting, and 19 since the Dec…
Legal trapping opened Dec 1 in Montana for Bobcat, Fisher, & Pine Marten Victims & Consequences December 2, 2015 The legal trapping season opened, Dec 1, in Montana, for these 3 remaining species classified as “furbearers”. For a $29 purchase of a trapping license,…
FBI adds animal cruelty cases to national crime report as social media helps publicly shame abusers Victims & Consequences December 28, 2014 The alleged transgressions of Jeremiah Long, an Indianapolis man accused of shooting a cat multiple times with blow darts, could eventually wind up as a…
Wisconsin trapper posting graphic photos of mother and her pup Victims & Consequences December 28, 2014 Why do you suppose in Montana’s wolf trapping classes, participants are told repeatedly, “Do not take pictures and post them”. Wisconsin trapper posted these and…
Trappers aren’t born, they are taught Victims & Consequences December 28, 2014 A trapper’s comment about taking kids trapping, “i have twins, boy and girl that will be 6 in a couple weeks. I took them out…
Where does cruelty begin and where does it end? Victims & Consequences December 28, 2014 This baby bunny was found in Columbia Falls with darts in both eyes. It is was blinded as a result. With gentle handling for daily…