Modern Day Regulated Trapping is about:

Advancing successful, all inclusive conservation strategies and proven wildlife management approaches while holding animal welfare as a top priority

Promoting Science Based Wildlife Management Decisions for a Better Massachusetts

Modern Day Furbearer Trapping is Ecologically Sound

Most of us are in the business of wildlife management because we care about the welfare of wildlife. The long-term sustainability of wildlife populations is extremely important to us and is our highest priority. Wildlife biologists spend a lot of time and effort monitoring wildlife populations, mapping critical habitats, and acquiring and managing land for habitat conservation. For most of us, what we do for a living is not a job, but our passion.

Modern Day Furbearer Trapping is Highly Regulated

Within the United States, state fish and wildlife agencies have legal authority and pass laws governing wildlife resources. State environmental police officers and game wardens enforce trapping laws and regulations in every part of the country. There are various types of laws that apply to trapping within each northeastern state and province.

Modern Furbearer Trapping has Benefits to both Wildlife and Society

The Intrinsic Benefits to Both Wildlife and Society are well documented

Animals are Common and Abundant

Not all furbearer species are harvested. However, all of the furbearing species that are legally trapped in the Northeast are common and abundant in the area where they live. None are threatened or endangered.

Animal Welare is Paramount

Animal Rights is based on personal values and philosophy, while the agenda for Animal Welfare is based on science. The Animal Rights and Animal Welfare agendas represent entirely different perspectives on human/animal coexistence. Animal Welfare proponents believe that human use of animals is appropriate as long as practical measures are taken to ensure that human use does not cause any undue pain and suffering to animals. Wildlife biologists and all responsible trappers and hunters are staunch supporters of animal welfare.