Trapping Incident #165
Reported:
02/01/2004
Location:
, OR - USA
Species:
Other
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
Yes
Summary:
A red-tailed hawk was found caught in a leghold trap. His leg bone and flesh were severed. Oregon State police fined the guilty party for not having proper permits for the trap and for improperly baiting the trap.
Result:
trapper fined for not having trap properly tagged