Each year, millions of people visit the National Wildlife Refuge System, often with their furry companions. Many people do not know that trapping is permitted on 216 (38%) of national wildlife refuges, making these protected lands very dangerous. Traps are cruel and indiscriminate. In addition to killing and injuring millions of targeted wild animals, traps also pose a serious danger to companion animals and even to humans.
This infographic lists facts and stats about trapping in the National Wildlife Refuge System, along with a list of refuges where trapping is permitted.
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#DYK: #Trapping is allowed on 38% of @usfwsrefuges, making these protected lands dangerous for #wildlife, people, and pets! Find the national wildlife refuges that allow trapping in your state with this #infographic by @BornFreeUSA! bit.ly/nwrtrapgraphic #TrapFreeTrails
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Did you know? Trapping is allowed on 38% of lands in the National Wildlife Refuge System, making these protected lands dangerous for wildlife, people, and pets! Find the national wildlife refuges that allow trapping in your state with this infographic by Born Free USA! bit.ly/nwrtrapgraphic #TrapFreeTrails
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#DYK: #Trapping is allowed on 38% of @usfws refuges, making these protected lands dangerous for #wildlife, people, and pets! Find the national wildlife refuges that allow trapping in your state with this #infographic by @bornfreeusaorg! Visit bit.ly/nwrtrapgraphic #TrapFreeTrails
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