Trapping FAQ

What can we learn from the MN DNR Trap-Incident Reports? — Feb 28, 2019 3:54:30 AM

How much difference do cable restraints make for non-target animals? — Mar 10, 2016 4:15:43 AM

Don't you know your voice is stronger as part of an organization? — Mar 24, 2015 4:50:15 PM

Why should MN switch from lethal snares to cable restraints? — Mar 23, 2015 5:05:50 PM

Why can't traps just be outlawed? — Dec 12, 2014 3:13:45 AM

If I'm trapping legally, how can anyone say I'm doing anything wrong? — Dec 12, 2014 1:37:34 AM

Can I kill a dog for trespassing? — Dec 12, 2014 12:52:22 AM

Can a dog's tongue be caught in a dog-proof raccoon trap? — Sep 17, 2014 3:14:03 PM

What's "incidental catch"? — Jul 17, 2014 5:15:49 PM

Trap Release — Feb 10, 2014 2:02:59 AM

Why are there fake trap-release instructions in the MN Hunting & Trapping Handbook? — Jan 25, 2014 5:15:42 PM

Is a rescue harder with a smaller dog (or a larger trap)? — Oct 10, 2013 7:11:38 PM

All FAQs — Jul 10, 2013 10:11:49 PM

What's an exit-only door? — Jan 18, 2013 7:06:06 PM

How are lethal traps different than cars? — Jan 6, 2013 1:29:17 AM

What's a trap "set"? — May 16, 2012 4:59:57 PM

Why do you support responsible trapping? — May 16, 2012 4:50:19 PM

What are some of the categories of trapping? — May 16, 2012 4:25:20 PM

What's this site: "pro" or "anti"? — May 11, 2012 2:23:11 PM

Who records and tracks incidents of dogs killed or injured by traps? — Apr 23, 2012 7:54:08 PM

How do I recognize a fake dog-release procedure? — Apr 22, 2012 9:04:14 PM

Can they really set traps in the ditch along my road? — Apr 8, 2012 7:47:05 PM

What's an "anti"? — Apr 7, 2012 11:08:40 PM

Why won't trappers put up warning signs? — Apr 7, 2012 5:54:14 AM

What trap enclosures FAIL to protect dogs? — Apr 2, 2012 6:04:46 AM

How do I release a dog from a body-gripping trap? — Apr 2, 2012 5:33:14 AM

Where can I find and sign petitions to protect dogs from trapping? — Apr 2, 2012 5:31:41 AM

Why do trappers make vague statements like "... that would make trapping ineffective for some species"? — Apr 2, 2012 5:25:01 AM

Why don't trappers make their traps more selective? — Apr 2, 2012 5:21:51 AM

Why do trappers prefer to use body-gripping traps? — Apr 2, 2012 5:20:13 AM