HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-24 Public Comment - M. Fitzgerald - Sourdough Trapping VoteCustomer Submission #CS-24-839 Open
Created on September 15, 2024 by Melissa Fitzgerald
Description
Sourdough Trapping Vote Comment There is no such thing as a humane trap or a painless trap. Trapping
o en breaks animalsʼ legs and animals o en sever their legs and feet trying to escape. They dislocate their
shoulders, and su er lacerations, torn muscles, and cuts to their mouths and gums. Many animals are killed
by another animal before the trapper finds them. Animals drown in submerged or partially submerged traps
and snares. Trapping also causes significant terror resulting in shock. Some animals are le so long they die
of starvation or exposure. No wonder trapping has been banned in several states. Trappers may claim they
feed their families by trapping and that it provides a viable source of income, but income from trapping has
been non-existent for decades because there is little to no demand for pelts. Trapping is expensive and
requires investment in vehicles, gasoline, time and equipment. When surveyed, the majority of trappers say
they trap for “sport.” Trapping is nothing but a cruel and needless "recreation" of the wealthy. When less than
Assigned to
Alex Newby
Collaborator/s
Mike Maas
Due By
09/18/2024
Submission Age
1 Day
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Public Comment
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Clerk's Office
Customer Name
Melissa Fitzgerald
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mjfcaf@yahoo.com
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1% of the people in Montana trap, why should our wildlife and pets continue to pay the price? Please vote to
ban Sourdough trapping. Melissa Fitzgerald
Customer Messages (2)
Alex Newby, BozemanMT@customerportal.help 09/15/2024 05:15pm Email
Issue # CS-24-839: We've received your feedback!
Hello Melissa Fitzgerald,
Thank you for your feedback (CS-24-839). We're glad you reached out to the City of Bozeman. Your feedback has been received and is being routed to
the appropriate City staff! If your feedback requires follow-up please expect an answer within 3 business days.
Thank you.
Alex Newby
Bozeman, MT
121 North Rouse Avenue
This email is in reference to issue CS-24-839 (CRM-Vm0OO3I50). In case of any queries, you can respond to this email and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Bozeman, MT
121 North Rouse Avenue , Bozeman, MT 59715
Alex Newby 09/16/2024 09:31am Email
Issue # CS-24-839: We've received your feedback!
Greetings Melissa,
Thank you for submitting your comment on the Sourdough Trapping Vote. Your comment will be included in our public comment email that goes out
to the Commissioners and City Sta every week on Tuesdays and Thursday.
Take care,
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Alex Newby
Deputy City Clerk
City of Bozeman
This email is in reference to issue CS-24-839 (CRM-Vm0OO3I50). In case of any queries, you can respond to this email and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Bozeman, MT
121 North Rouse Avenue , Bozeman, MT 59715
Hello Melissa Fitzgerald,
Thank you for your feedback (CS-24-839). We're glad you reached out to the City of Bozeman. Your feedback has been received and is being routed to
the appropriate City staff! If your feedback requires follow-up please expect an answer within 3 business days.
Thank you.
Alex Newby
Bozeman, MT
121 North Rouse Avenue
This email is in reference to issue CS-24-839 (CRM-Vm0OO3I50). In case of any queries, you can respond to this email and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Bozeman, MT
121 North Rouse Avenue , Bozeman, MT 59715
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