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
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New Jersey Bill Seeks To Ban Trapping
New Jersey Senate Bill 179, sponsored by Sen. Vin Gopal (D-11), would ban the manufacturing, sale, possession, importation, transportation or use of a spring-loaded foothold or body-gripping trap. Effectively, making it illegal to trap by traditional methods in the state. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee where it is waiting to receive testimony. More Information