Trapping Incident #551
Reported:
02/13/2018
Location:
Socorro County, Cibola National Forest, Magdalena Ranger Distric, NM - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
02/13/2018
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Greta
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
My dog stepped into a trap on public National Forest land in southern New Mexico. I knew immediately what was happening and since I volunteer with www.TrapFreeNM.org I know how to open a trap. She was in the trap for about a minute, but her foot became swollen. Also, to note, she was on a leash which offered zero protection. The trap was right in the path – which is legal in NM because it was a game trail and not an official marked trail. The trap turned out to be legal in all respects. The trapper told the game warden there are about 7 traps.
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