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Using Advancements in Cable‐Trapping to Overcome Barriers to Furbearer Management in the United States
Author(s) -
VANTASSEL STEPHEN M.,
HILLER TIM L.,
POWELL KELLY D. J.,
HYGNSTROM SCOTT E.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the journal of wildlife management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.94
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1937-2817
pISSN - 0022-541X
DOI - 10.2193/2009-298
Subject(s) - trapping , wildlife , state (computer science) , business , public relations , wildlife management , general partnership , political science , public administration , ecology , biology , computer science , finance , algorithm
Harvest of furbearers through trapping has been challenged by anti‐trapping organizations for centuries, with organizational goals often including prohibition of all forms of trapping. Challenges to trapping may also include dissention among state wildlife agencies, pro‐hunting organizations, and pro‐trapping organizations. Despite recent efforts by anti‐trapping organizations and occasional dissention among consumptive‐use groups, national trends in snaring regulations included less restrictive regulations through time. This positive trend may offer opportunities for state wildlife agencies and pro‐trapping organizations to enhance the public image of trapping, increase recruitment of trappers, and reverse the increasing trend of wildlife damage and associated costs. We offer support and suggestions to state wildlife agencies and pro‐trapping organizations to help achieve these goals, with their partnership likely having a synergistic effect. Although we attempt to illuminate approaches for increasing support for trapping within the constraints of the cultural norms of the United States, we hope our approaches are useful to and promote dialogue in other jurisdictions experiencing similar problems.