HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-24 Public Comment - B. Nelson - Trapping ResolutionFrom:Bryan Nelson
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Trapping Resolution
Date:Monday, September 9, 2024 7:41:54 AM
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Dear Bozeman Commission,
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 inplace 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 haveunintended consequences in the long run.
Montana K9 Safety, with some input from the Montana Trapper’s Association, has been
providing an excellent public outreach regarding educational clinics on how to avoid and/orrelease 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 statethan 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 instanceswhere 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,
Bryan Nelson
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