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A dead female lynx was found with it’s foot caught in a trap. The lynx had been shot. The shooter was identified and summoned for a violation. This incident remains an open investigation at this time.

A lynx was caught in a foot-hold trap intended for other wildlife. The lynx had lacerations on his leg, but was assessed and released. Report # 2012-TRP010; ID #LIC29

A lynx was caught in a foothold trap meant for other wildlife. The lynx sustained lacerations on his foot, but was assessed and released. Report # 2012-TRP009; Lynx ID #LIC28

A lynx was caught in a legally set leg-hold trap. The animal was sedated, examined, then released.

A dog being walked was caught in a leghold trap placed on public footpath in Stephens State Forest. The guardian was able to immdiately release the dog from the trap.

A dog being walked was caught in a wolf trap. The dog was released.

A man killed a badger that was unintentionlly caught in a woodchuck trap. Badgers are protected and the man was fined.

A trapper was fined for killing a badger that was unintentionally caught in a trap he set out for woodchucks. The man killed the badger and placed it in his freezer on a neighboring propery. The badger is a protected mammal.

A petite female golden retriever was caught in a leg-hold trap and was rescued.

A male lynx was unintentionally caught and reported to Maine officials. The lynx suffered lacerations on two toes was released back into the wild after being assessed.