Trapping Incident #212

Reported:
12/15/2002
Location:
Omaha, NE - USA
Species:
Other
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
01/01/2001
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
Yes

Summary:

The owner of the Cedar Ridge Game farm was fined for violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The man claimed he does what all game farm operators do — kill great horned owls. The man had been charged with violations of the MBTA 6 years earlier.

Result:

fined for violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act