Jun 27, 2018 | Ban Traps on Public Lands, Cruelty, Dog, Editorial, Endangered Species, Mexican wolf, Public Opinion, Trapping on Public Lands, Wildlife
The public only recently learned that a man intentionally set a leg-hold trap on public land to illegally capture an endangered Mexican wolf in 2015 (“Catron County man pleads guilty to killing Mexican gray wolf,” Albuquerque Journal, May 25). Once captured, still...
May 21, 2018 | Ban Traps on Public Lands, Bobcat, Dog, Fox, Fur Trade, Public Lands, Public Opinion, Waste, Wildlife
Three-legged wolf, tortured bobcat, injured raven, trapped pet dogs, and dumped wildlife carcasses highlight the toll on animal welfare and public safety For immediate release May 21, 2018 Contacts: Chris Smith, WildEarth Guardians, 505-395-6177,...
Apr 18, 2018 | Bobcat, Coyote, Fox, Public Lands, Waste, Wildlife
This is a pile of skinned coyote, fox, and bobcat carcasses dumped by the side of the road, paws still intact. This was found by the side of a dirt road in New Mexico. Trapping animals and taking their fur is a waste of a valued public asset. Wildlife belongs to all...
Mar 12, 2018 | Fox, Fur Trade, NM Department of Game and Fish, Trapping on Public Lands, Wildlife, Wildlife Management
The image of the fox caught in a trap near Placitas was surely startling to many Journal readers. In the weeks since the publication of this incident, a vibrant discourse has arisen concerning the merits and pitfalls of trapping and, more generally, managing wildlife...
Feb 28, 2018 | Cruelty, Dog, Fox, Hiker, Public Lands, Trap Injuries, Trapping on Public Lands, Wildlife
Readers share their experiences with traps in N.M.’s wilds and call for action ABQ Journal February 27, 2018 Click for larger image
Feb 27, 2018 | Cruelty, Public Lands, Trapping on Public Lands, Waste, Wildlife
Trapping, while legal in many parts of the country, is a vulgar activity. The traps cause unbelievable suffering, including ripped flesh, broken bones, crushed pelvises, swelling and blood loss. The most insidious traps are the steel-jawed leghold traps. The...
Jan 16, 2018 | Editorial, Fox, Public Lands, Wildlife
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Jan 8, 2018 | Fox, Public Lands, Trap Injuries, Wildlife
A man who recently released a fox from a foot-hold trap near Placitas found himself in a bind after the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish learned about the incident. Gary Miles, founder and owner of Placitas Animal Rescue, said a Game and Fish officer called him...
Feb 21, 2017 | Legislation, Public Lands, Wildlife
Mary Katherine Ray discusses Legislation on Trapping, Poisoning & Hunting Contests with Mary Katherine Ray, Sierra Club, Rio Grande Chapter on The Richard Eeds Show – February 14,...
Feb 5, 2017 | Bobcat, Illegal Trapping, Trap Injuries, Waste, Wildlife
Albuquerque Journal, February 1, 2017 For years, those who support the archaic and barbaric practice of using leghold, bodygrip and snare traps have argued it’s simply a way of life and livelihood for a segment of New Mexico’s population. They wax nostalgic about...
Jan 30, 2017 | Bobcat, Illegal Trapping, Trap Injuries, Waste, Wildlife
By Rick Nathanson / Albuquerque Journal From time to time, Christine Landers would encounter the same “beautiful” male bobcat in her Placitas barn early in the morning when she awoke to feed her horses and do other chores. They would briefly make eye contact before...Jan 21, 2017 | Cruelty, Dog, Editorial, Endangered Species, Legislation, Public Lands, Wildlife
There is a trio of wildlife bills proposed this legislative session that would cost the state – and thus taxpayers – nothing in cash while earning them the moral high ground when it comes to respecting New Mexico’s wildlife and ecosystems, which belong to those same...Jan 18, 2017 | Abuse, Trap Injuries, Waste, Wildlife
A provocative exposé of the corrupt and inhumane trapping industry that kills between four and five million animals annually, perpetuated indiscriminately by the Wildlife Services arm of the US government.Apr 14, 2012 | Ban Traps on Public Lands, Public Lands, Public Opinion, Trapping on Public Lands, Wildlife
Ninety percent of New Mexico residents believe trapping should be banned on public lands, according to a report released Wednesday by a panel of seven New Mexico citizens. The report was created through online surveys organized by the People’s Forum on Public Lands...Sep 15, 2011 | Ban Traps on Public Lands, Bobcat, Endangered Species, Trapping on Public Lands, Wildlife
The debate over whether New Mexico should prohibit the trapping of bobcats, raccoons and other furbearing animals on public lands is far from over. Conservation groups scheduled a forum Wednesday evening to talk about trapping and a recent decision by the state Game...
Sep 14, 2011 | Bobcat, Cruelty, Dog, Public Lands, Wildlife
These letters appeared in the Albuquerque Journal on September 13, 2011 THERE IS nothing “more humane” about the way trapping is done. Catching any and all animals that happen by a trap doesn’t help or take care of our wildlife. Animals left in traps for hours or days... 
