Trapping Incident #542
Reported:
06/05/2017
Location:
Bridger-Teton National Forest, WY - USA
Species:
Other
Trap Type:
Kill-type
Incident Date:
05/31/2017
Victim's Disposition:
unknown
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
A local photographer saw a grizzly boar trapped in a Conibear trap in the Bridger-Teton National Forest near the Blackrock Ranger Station. The photographer forwarded a photo to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Trappers are only required to check conibear traps once every week, although the first week of the set allows for up to 13 days of check time. This grizzly could still be carrying the attached trap.
Result: