Dog Caught in Trap During a Hike in Ada County
Reported:
03/25/2019
Location:
Boise, near Black Creek Reservoir, ID - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
03/25/2019
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Rose
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
Brad Dubach has been walking his dogs on different trails around Boise for 25 years. During a hike near Blacks Creek Reservoir, his dog, Rose, got caught in a trap that was intended for a different type of animal, likely coyotes. In Idaho, trapping isn’t anything new, but as temperatures warm up pet owners should be aware of where they could run across those animal traps.
“The old rule was five feet from the center of a maintained trail,” said Charlie Justice, a regional conservation officer for Idaho Fish and Game. Now, trappers are urged to place their traps at least 10 feet from the edge of a trail or road.
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