Trapping Incident #151

Reported:
12/01/2004
Location:
, WI - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Kill-type
Incident Date:
10/01/2004
Victim's Disposition:
unknown
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
Yes

Summary:

dog was caught by a Conibear trap set on private property without the landowner’s permission. The dog belonged to the landowner. The trapper was cited for trespassing by the sheriff’s department, but was not charged with any violation of trapping regulations by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources since the trap set was set legally.

Result:

cited for trespassing but trap was legal