A. 1016: Longer Trap Check Intervals [2015-16]

in New York

Bill Description:
Exempts traps set in water and traps in the Northern Zone from the requirement that they be visited once every 24 hours; such traps shall be visited once every 48 hours or a shorter interval as determined by the department of environmental conservation.[teaserbreak]

Background:
This bill was previously introduced as A. 1105/S. 3563 in 2013.
Check out our trapping page for info on why this method of hunting is so merciless. Extending the amount of time an animal must languish in a trap, experiencing excruciating pain and panic, is cruel and unnecessary.

Take Action:
New York residents, contact your state assembly member and urge him or her to oppose this legislation!

Read the full text and follow its progress here.

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