I am against trapping. Traps pose a threat and danger to people, domestic pets, and wildlife (targeted and non-targeted). It is not humane, requires little to no skill and does not respect the fact that public land belongs to the 1.9 million Idaho citizens (and growing)—not just the 2,000 registered trappers.
We are the number one fastest growing state in the country. Arizona is in second place. Arizona, along with New Mexico, Colorado and California, has disallowed trapping on public land.
I have had the privilege of knowing many of the wolf experts, traveling in our wonderful wilderness and experiencing wolves first-hand. That is coupled with acquired knowledge based on fact and science. Wolves are a vital part of our ecosystem and often demonstrate characteristics that are more exemplary than some of humankind. Regrettably and wrongly, they have become “political tools.”
In [Idaho Department of Fish & Game] Units 48 and 49, we have repeatedly proven that trapping wolves is contradictory with our values of coexistence and respect for wildlife and our value of outdoor recreation in its many forms, year-round. This a major cog-in-the-wheel for our economy, bringing tourists/guests from all over the country and the world to Idaho!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Montgomery,
Hailey
