HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-24 Public Comment - C. Morgan - Banning trapping in sourdoughFrom:Chris Morgan
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Banning trapping in sourdough
Date:Sunday, September 8, 2024 11:19:10 AM
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Hello there,
I’m sending this email to ask that you do not ban trapping in the sourdough drainage. As best as I can tell, this is a
solution to a problem that doesn’t exist. There are already setbacks in place in this area, and it isn’t known for high
volume of trapping to begin with. One only has to look at California to realize taking away any form of wild game
management can have unintended consequences in the long run.
Montana K9 Safety, in conjunction with the Montana Trapper’s Association, has been providing an excellent public
outreach regarding educational clinics on how to avoid and/or release pets from traps. If you’d like, I’d be happy to
ensure more classes are done in the Bozeman area.
Statistically speaking, you have a better chance of being in a fatal car accident in this state than you do having your
pet caught in a trap. Even then, there is an above 90% chance your dog will sustain zero injuries. It’s worth noting
nearly all fatal instances, and all instances where serious injuries were sustained but weren’t fatal, were due to the
fact an animal was at large and not within visible/verbal distance of the owner.
I appreciate your consideration in this matter.
Respectfully,
Chris Morgan
Montana Trapper’s Association
VP West