Trapping Incident #305
Reported:
12/10/2010
Location:
Sellersburg, IN - USA
Species:
Other
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
12/10/2010
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
Yes
Summary:
Silver Creek Beagle Club illegally set out traps to rid the club of predatory birds to protect the bait rabbits they use to train beagles, violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A great horned owl was found dead in the area as well as a red-shouldered hawk with both legs broken (the hawk was later euthanized). The club was fined $9,450.
Result:
The club was fined $9,450 by Federal regulators.