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Best Management Practices
Best Management Practices (BMPs) are based on the most
extensive study of animal traps ever conducted in the United States. Test traps were
selected based on knowledge of commonly used traps, previous research findings, and input
from expert trappers. Statisticians from universities and federal and state agencies
developed rigorous study designs. Experienced wildlife biologists and trappers developed
study procedures, supervised or participated in field research and provided insight and
expert technical advice on trapping methods to ensure the completion of each project. Data
collection, including safety evaluations, was undertaken following widely accepted
international standards for testing traps specified in the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) Documents 10990-4 and10990-5.Wildlife biologists and statisticians
assisted in data analysis and interpretation during the development of this document.
(All material is in PDF format, and
available for viewing and download)
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Practices: Trapping Beaver in the United States
The suggestions contained in this BMP include practices, equipment, and techniques
that beaver trappers can voluntarily incorporate into their trapline, when trapping in the
United States. These practices will improve the welfare of trapped animals, avoid
unintended captures of other animals, improve public confidence in trappers and wildlife
managers, and maintain public support for trapping and wildlife management.
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Practices: Trapping Bobcat in the United States
The suggestions contained in this BMP include practices, equipment, and techniques
that bobcat trappers can voluntarily incorporate into their trapline, when trapping in the
United States. These practices will improve the welfare of trapped animals, avoid
unintended captures of other animals, improve public confidence in trappers and wildlife
managers, and maintain public support for trapping and wildlife management.
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Practices: Trapping Coyotes in the Eastern United States
The suggestions contained in this BMP include practices, equipment, and techniques that
coyote trappers can voluntarily incorporate into their trapline, when trapping in the
Eastern United States. These practices will improve the welfare of trapped animals, avoid
unintended captures of other animals, improve public confidence in trappers and wildlife
managers, and maintain public support for trapping and wildlife management.
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Practices: Trapping Coyotes in the Western United States
The suggestions contained in this BMP include practices, equipment, and techniques
that coyote trappers can voluntarily incorporate into their trapline, when trapping in the
Western United States. These practices will improve the welfare of trapped animals, avoid
unintended captures of other animals, improve public confidence in trappers and wildlife
managers, and maintain public support for trapping and wildlife management.
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Practices: Trapping Fisher in the United States
The suggestions contained in this BMP include practices, equipment, and techniques that
fisher trappers can voluntarily incorporate into their trapline, when trapping in the
United States. These practices will improve the welfare of trapped animals, avoid
unintended captures of other animals, improve public confidence in trappers and wildlife
managers, and maintain public support for trapping and wildlife management.
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Practices: Trapping Gray Fox in the United States
The suggestions contained in this BMP include practices, equipment, and techniques that
gray fox trappers can voluntarily incorporate into their trapline, when trapping in the
United States. These practices will improve the welfare of trapped animals, avoid
unintended captures of other animals, improve public confidence in trappers and wildlife
managers, and maintain public support for trapping and wildlife management.
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Practices: Trapping Muskrat in the United States
The suggestions contained in this BMP include practices, equipment, and techniques that
muskrat trappers can voluntarily incorporate into their trapline, when trapping in the
United States. These practices will improve the welfare of trapped animals, avoid
unintended captures of other animals, improve public confidence in trappers and wildlife
managers, and maintain public support for trapping and wildlife management.
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Practices: Trapping Opossum in the United States
The suggestions contained in this BMP include practices, equipment, and techniques
that Opossum trappers can voluntarily incorporate into their trapline, when trapping in
the United States. These practices will improve the welfare of trapped animals, avoid
unintended captures of other animals, improve public confidence in trappers and wildlife
managers, and maintain public support for trapping and wildlife management.
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Practices: Trapping Raccoons in the United States
The suggestions contained in this BMP include practices, equipment, and techniques that
raccoon trappers can voluntarily incorporate into their trapline. These practices will
improve the welfare of trapped animals, avoid unintended captures of other animals,
improve public confidence in trappers and wildlife managers, and maintain public support
for trapping and wildlife management.
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Practices: Trapping Red Foxes in the United States
The suggestions contained in this BMP include practices, equipment, and techniques
that red fox trappers can voluntarily incorporate into their trapline. These practices
will improve the welfare of trapped animals, avoid unintended captures of other animals,
improve public confidence in trappers and wildlife managers, and maintain public support
for trapping and wildlife management.
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Practices: Trapping River Otter in the United States
The suggestions contained in this BMP include practices, equipment, and techniques that
river otter trappers can voluntarily incorporate into their trapline, when trapping in the
United States. These practices will improve the welfare of trapped animals, avoid
unintended captures of other animals, improve public confidence in trappers and wildlife
managers, and maintain public support for trapping and wildlife management.
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