Harvest of furbearers through trapping has been challenged by anti-trapping organizations for centuries, with organizational goals often including prohibition of all forms of trapping. Challenges to trapping may also include dissention among state wildlife agencies, pro-hunting organizations, and pro-trapping organizations. Despite recent efforts by anti-trapping organizations and occasional dissention among consumptive-use groups, national trends in snaring regulations included less restrictive regulations through time. This positive trend may offer opportunities for state wildlife agencies and pro-trapping organizations to enhance the public image of trapping, increase recruitment of trappers, and reverse the increasing trend of wildlife damage and associated costs. We offer support and suggestions to state wildlife agencies and pro-trapping organizations to help achieve these goals, with their partnership likely having a synergistic effect. Although we attempt to illuminate approaches for increasing support for trapping within the constraints of the cultural norms of the United States, we hope our approaches are useful to and promote dialogue in other jurisdictions experiencing similar problems.
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1 July 2010
Using Advancements in Cable-Trapping to Overcome Barriers to Furbearer Management in the United States
Stephen M. Vantassel,
Tim L. Hiller,
Kelly D. J. Powell,
Scott E. Hygnstrom
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Journal of Wildlife Management
Vol. 74 • No. 5
July 2010
Vol. 74 • No. 5
July 2010
cable-restraints
furbearer management
snares
trapping
wildlife management
wildlife management policy