Canada Goose injured by leg-hold trap in Ontario
A Canada Goose is looking at a long road to recovery after being injured by a leg-hold trap in the Kingsville, Ontario area.
April 15, 2025
Tag: trapping
Trap safety for spring adventures
Hikers, dog walkers, birders, and photographers can protect themselves by learning these essential tips about traps in Canada during spring months.
March 10, 2025
Leg-hold traps are legal and may be in your community
Traps designed to catch fur-bearing animals in Canada are often baited and often do not require warning signs.
February 18, 2025
Ontario changes trapping regulations; denies access to trap research
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry issued a decision notice on neck snares but continues to deny access to trapping research.
February 3, 2025
River’s Story: A Year of Courage and Challenges
A Prince Edward Island family is raising awareness about traps after their dog was trapped by a neck snare while enjoying the outdoors.
January 20, 2025
PEI committee report calls for trapping reforms, glue trap ban
Committee recommends mandatory trapping warning signs and policies that prioritize human-wildlife coexistence.
December 5, 2024
Review – Tizzy and Me: Fifteen Ways to Love a Mink
Nadja Lubiw-Hazard’s Tizzy and Me is a warm, engaging read with a strong moral centre.
November 26, 2024
My neighbour is trapping raccoons, what should I do?
Here’s what you need to know about trapping regulations in British Columbia and what anyone trapping is legally required to do.
October 24, 2024
Leg-hold traps remain legal across Canada
Learn more about these inherently inhumane devices, how to release pets from them, and more.
October 18, 2024
Trapping seasons open in Canada: how to stay safe
Body-gripping traps and snares do not require signage and can quickly injure or kill domestic animals, in addition to wildlife.
October 7, 2024
UPDATE: Charge laid in case of trapped dog
Pearl continues to recover from a full leg amputation following her encounter with a trap in February 2024.
September 4, 2024
Proposed regulatory changes to neck snares may harm wildlife
Read The Fur-Bearers’ submission to Ontario’s consultation on restraining neck snares and take action today!
June 27, 2024
BC increases Wildlife Act fines
Increased fines for violations welcome, but impact for wildlife in British Columbia uncertain.
June 18, 2024
Action Alert! Proposed changes to snare regulations in Ontario
Submit your feedback to the Government of Ontario over regulatory changes to restraining snares for coyotes and wolves.
June 4, 2024
Watch The Fur-Bearers present to PEI committee on trapping
Trapping is the subject of public debate on Prince Edward Island. Watch our presentation to the government committee studying the issue.
May 30, 2024
Rally to end trapping in PEI this week
Multiple dogs killed or injured by traps driving citizen-led effort for change in island province.
May 1, 2024
Quebec dog killed by trap near lake path
Dog’s companion believes the trap was set by a poacher targeting beavers, and land owners say they were unaware of traps.
April 30, 2024
Petition tabled in PEI: thousands call for end to trapping
A citizen-led effort to prohibit commerical trapping and snaring in Prince Edward Island continues to grow and gain momentum.
April 12, 2024
Trapping bycatch: Barred owl killed by Conibear trap
An owl killed by a trap in British Columbia’s interior highlights the dangers that indiscrimate traps pose to wild and domestic animals.
March 28, 2024
BC Government open to trapping reforms
Minister’s comments signals willingness to bring in changes to protect the public from trapping.
February 28, 2024
Working dog loses leg after days in trap
Family’s harrowing experience sparks calls for updates to trapping regulations – take action now!
February 26, 2024
Open Letter: Protect the public from the trapping industry
The Fur-Bearers sent a letter to BC Premier David Eby calling for trapping reforms after more pets injured in traps.
February 26, 2024
Horse shot dead, left for bait on British Columbia trapline
Disturbing scene raises environmental and ethical questions about the use of bait on traplines.
February 20, 2024
Do Canadians believe trapping is humane?
National survey reveals what Canadians think about killing neck snares and leg-hold traps.
February 6, 2024
