Apoplexy bombs: The accursed Conibear trap and other nice human touches

All for the fur of it…We ask: Why is it that huge civilized majorities oppose these types of barbaric devices, occupations and pastimes and yet never manage to outlaw them? What is the political clout, the secret political formula that backward rurals have on the American political culture and media?  The material below is written apparently to mobilize people who have animal companions, but Conibear traps and their ilk should be stamped out even if not a single cat or dog was ever victimized by them. They are an abomination that victimizes wildlife, period. That should be more than enough. —P. Greanville

Conibear Traps—These are the most dangerous to your pet. The ODFW has to date supplied no information on how to free your pet from this or any other trap, but refers citizens to links from other states. The following information comes from the Nova Scotian Government and the Wisconsin Dept. Of Natural Resources.

In Oregon, traps with up to a 9″ jaw spread are legal to use on dry land. Known by their ID number as 280 traps, these are nearly impossible to open by hand, and in fact in many other states their use except in water is prohibited to avoid trapping non-targeted animals, including dogs.

These traps have a square frame with two rotating jaws. Larger versions typically have two springs. These traps are designed to strike small to medium- sized animals in the neck or body and kill them quickly.

STEP 3: Repeat the same process for the other spring.
International Animal Rescue Foundation World Action America