Search Trapping Incidents Database

An eagle was found caught in leg-hold trap and set free. The eagle had an injury to its talon, but flew off before further assessment could be done. Authorities are investigating who is responsible for setting the trap.

A dog was caught in a leg-hold trap on a neighbor’s property. The man hurt his hand freeing his dog. The neighbor was not found liable as the dog was considered to be running at large.

A 2-year old dachshund-Chihuahua mix, Schatzie,was killed by a conibear trap while being walked by a 6-year old girl. The trap was on public land.

A dog trailing its owner who was horsebackriding was caught in leg-hold trap. The pair managed to release the dog. The trap was set near a widely publicized and popular trail. When the owner of the trap was contacted, they found that the man was about to leave town keeping the traps intact.

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.