Trapping Incident #143
Reported:
12/18/2004
Location:
Missisquoi National Wildlife Ref, VT - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Kill-type
Incident Date:
12/01/2004
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Levi
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, VT — Levi was killed by a conibear trap set in the refuge and baited with a muskrat carcass. Officials from Vermont’s Fish and Game Department unapologetically told Levi’s caregiver that the trap was set legally and that she should not have allowed her dog to be without a leash.
Result: