RoughCountry
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Never in a million years did I think trapping would be banned on our millions of acres of land in NM. This is just the start, the anti liberals have their foot in the door. Don’t just sit back and think someone else will take care of things contact your reps now or watch outdoor activities just disappear......
If you don't know who your Representative is you can find that information HERE.
Please note: the NM Game Commission already amended the trapping rule, at the request of the legislature in 2019. The Trapping Rule was amended to resolve public concerns regarding perceived conflict between trappers and hikers in heavily utilized recreational areas. Changes included the following and would be nullified by the passage of this bill.
Additionally, this bill would apply to very, very rural public lands in NM that are rarely utilized by the average hiker. These rural public lands are vital for recreational trappers who do not have access to private lands. And the NMDGF relies on recreational trappers to help the agency keep predator levels at sustainable numbers.
URGENT CALL TO ACTION
SB 32 - The bill that would ban recreational trapping on ALL public lands passed the Senate around 10pm last night by a vote of 23-16. The bill will be introduced in the House today and is expected to be heard in the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee as early as Thursday (3/11/21). The anti-groups have succeeded in pushing this bill and right now it has a lot of momentum.
If you don't know who your Representative is you can find that information HERE.
Tell them you are their constituent and you oppose SB 32 (Trapping Ban)
Please note: the NM Game Commission already amended the trapping rule, at the request of the legislature in 2019. The Trapping Rule was amended to resolve public concerns regarding perceived conflict between trappers and hikers in heavily utilized recreational areas. Changes included the following and would be nullified by the passage of this bill.
- A complete ban of trapping in high traffic urban recreation areas such as the Sandias, Organs, Santa Fe and Taos Ski Basins
- Implementing a mandatory trapper education course for every furbearer license
- Increasing a setback distance to ½ mile from trailheads and campgrounds
- Requiring extensive trap system modifications to help prevent injury such as swivel points, break-away devices, anchor systems, lamination, padding, and size restrictions.
Additionally, this bill would apply to very, very rural public lands in NM that are rarely utilized by the average hiker. These rural public lands are vital for recreational trappers who do not have access to private lands. And the NMDGF relies on recreational trappers to help the agency keep predator levels at sustainable numbers.
SB 32 is overreaching and unnecessary!
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