A U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance news release gives details on three new anti-trapping bills and what trappers can do to help fight against them: Anti-trapping bills have been introduced in Connecticut, New Mexico, and Oregon. Sportsmen in these states need to … [Read More]
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Wolverine Protection Would Lead to New Trapping Restrictions
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that they are considering classifying the wolverine as a threatened species in the lower 48 states of the United States under the Endangered Species Act. “Extensive climate modeling indicates that the wolverine’s … [Read More]
Federal Jaguar Protection Could Affect Trappers in Arizona, New Mexico
A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision to create a critical jaguar habitat zone in parts of Arizona and New Mexico could lead to trapping bans in those areas. The proposed zone is a 838,232-acre portion of the two states. … [Read More]
Trapping Ban Lifted in New Mexico
Trapping is allowed statewide in New Mexico once again. New Mexico state game commissioners voted unanimously late last week to approve a Game and Fish Department recommendation to eliminate the trapping ban in southwestern New Mexico. The ban, which lasted … [Read More]
