Trapping Incident #456

Reported:
07/07/2014
Location:
Wilson, WY - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Snare
Incident Date:
12/10/2012
Victim's Disposition:
released
Victim's Name:
Kiro
Legal Action:
No

Summary:

A husky, German shepherd mix named Kiro was caught in a snare trap that was baited with a large piece of meat. Although the trap was set too close to the road, trapper was not charged. The following June, another trap belonging to the same trapper was found with a chewed off beaver foot still attached.

Result:

Trapper brought before a judge on the second incident and lost trapping privileges for a year and paid a $120 fine.