Activists File Trapping Petition in Oregon

Five animal-rights organizations have filed a petition pressuring the state of Oregon to ban forms of trapping in four areas of the state. The professed reason for the petitioned ban is to avoid potential mortality to Humbolt martens – a small mammal related to other martens, minks and otters. The Humbolt marten is not currently listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act, although it is under consideration for listing.   More Information