A 7117 Allows Counties to Ban Trapping [2008]

Bill Description: If passed, this law would allow county governments to restrict or even prohibit trapping within the county limits. In addition, municipalities would be required to post signs on municipal property where trapping is allowed if the property is publicly accessible.
[teaserbreak] It is important to allow counties and their respective conservation commissions to determine whether or not to allow trapping within their local borders. While it may be advisable to establish fundamental wildlife policies that are consistent statewide, local jurisdictions need to have the flexibility to adapt and fine-tune those restrictions to effectively address local wildlife issues. Allowing the state and local jurisdictions to partner with each other to establish effective policies is vital to effective long-term wildlife management as well as to the best interests of the public.