This week the Humane Society of the United States unexpectedly pulled their citizen petition to prohibit trapping that was to be voted on by the
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Colorado Commission to Vote on Contest, Trapping Bans
Government Affairs ArchiveAnimal-rights groups have petitioned the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to create rules that would prohibit wildlife contests for furbearers
Read MoreNew Mexico Land Commissioner Bans Hunting, Trapping on Public Land
Government Affairs ArchiveNew Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has unilaterally banned hunting on another parcel of state land. The commissioner recently
Read MoreKentucky Legislator Targets Trapping
Government Affairs ArchiveSenator Julie Raque Adams, the Republican Majority Caucus Chair, has pre-filed legislation that would ban the most commonly used trap to harvest
Read MoreCenter for Biological Diversity to Sue Minnesota Over Canada Lynx
Government Affairs ArchiveThe Center for Biological Diversity has filed a 60 day notice that it will sue the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). The group is
Read MoreNew York Activist Lawmaker Attacks Trapping
TrappingMost legislators from Manhattan don’t normally know much about what it takes to manage wildlife, let alone the importance that trapping plays in
Read MoreCalifornia Bans Bobcat Hunting and Trapping
Government Affairs ArchiveAs expected, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation over the weekend that ends the bobcat season in California until 2025 and into the
Read MoreMeetings Set for New Mexico Trapping Regulation Proposal
TrappingThe New Mexico State Game Commission will host several meetings throughout October to discuss a proposal that establishes setbacks on trapping and
Read MoreNew Mexico Debates Trapping Restrictions, Ban
Government Affairs ArchiveThe New Mexico State Game Commission will meet on Sept. 18, at 9 a.m. to hear feedback and debate restrictions on trapping, including a ban on cougar
Read MoreGONE! California Enacts Complete Ban on Trapping
Government Affairs ArchiveAs expected, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation this week banning all recreational trapping. California already had some of the most
Read MoreNew Mexico Game and Fish Department Proposes Trapping Restrictions
Government Affairs ArchiveThe New Mexico Department of Fish and Game has proposed a four-year plan for trapping that includes several restrictions on public land and larger
Read MoreCalifornia Department of Finance Opposes Bobcat Hunting Ban
Legislative ActionThe California Department of Finance opposes a proposed bobcat hunting and trapping ban making its way through the state legislature. Assembly Member
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