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In the news.
Hunter Asks For More Trapping Regulations After Dog Dies In Conibear. December 18, 2014 10:46 PM
“MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A Minnesota hunter is pushing for change after his dog was caught and killed in a trap. Mark Johnson’s 7-year-old lab, Bronco, was killed in a body grip trap while they were grouse hunting near Bemidji in October.” http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/12/18/hunter-asks-for-more-trapping-regulations-after-dog-dies-in-conibear/

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“Dogs and cats are frequent victims of traps laid for fur animals. This dog is caught in a conibear (or body grip) trap. (Photo: HSUS)” read more here: http://liberationbc.org/issues/fur

Here’s how to release your pet from in a body gripping trap from Trap Free Oregon here: http://www.trapfreeoregon.org/page3.html

From WIsconsin Department of Natural Resources

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Body gripping traps are commonly used on nuisance animals.

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Wildlife and domestic animals are often victims of these inHumane body gripping traps.

It’s time to ban trapping.


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By Rachel Tilseth

I am a Menomonie, Wisconsin-based environmental writer, filmmaker, and owner of Wolves of Douglas County WI Films & Media. My work explores the relationships between humans, wildlife, and local ecosystems, focusing on threats to vulnerable habitats. Through independent, grassroots media, I advocate for sustainable coexistence with apex predators and educate the public on ecological economics. My award-winning short film, People & Wolves: A Story of Coexistence, won Best Documentary Short at the Red Cedar Film Festival and features insights from Dr. Jane Goodall, Ojibwa tribal members, hunters, and biologists.

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