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SB213
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Against		May-09-2013
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For	I do not support any form of trapping of animals as inhumane and barbaric.	May-08-2013
For	Trapping registration will be an important tool for the dept.of wildlife to enforce what are lax regulations currently. Trapping allowed in congested areas, near parks & homes is insanity. We need more laws regarding this horrendous industry.	May-08-2013
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For	Any means of trapping that doesn't immediately kill its victim should be banned. Any trap should be at least a mile from any residence.	May-03-2013
For	Common sense reforms for public safety.	May-02-2013
Against	While the amended bill is a compromise that helps both sides of the argument (deletion of flagging, trap reg. and trap visitation) one piece is still in place and very vague. I encounter traps with my dog not frequently, but enough. My dog has even been caught in a foothold while I let her off leash and not paying attention to her. The trap was opened quite quickly and my dog bounded about in the sagebrush after only 5 minutes. That being said, the language of the section on disturbing a trap is vague. Everyone has a different experience and idea of when a trap is dangerous. I have a belief that organizations would start weekend trap check trips, and search out traps and set them off in the name of being "dangerous".	May-01-2013
Against	This is leaving it open for any one that does not like trapping to clam that a trap poses a danger .	Apr-26-2013
For		Apr-23-2013
For	as an owner of a cabin in lee canyon, i am in support of SB213. i would appreciate if my support of this bill would be shared with all legislators. thank you.	Apr-22-2013
For	I support SB 213. This is about public health and safety, and accountability. In post- 9/11 and Boston Marathon bombings, the public's awareness and education are raised. Not informing recreating Nevadans of these land mines imperils their health and safety, and that of their family, including children and pets. It's also about role modeling compassionate behavior and not torturing victims with 4 days of pain, thirst, hunger, and attacks from predators. Place yourself, your parents, your child or pet in such a scenario, and decide how long they should endure such treatment. Would it be as long as 24 hours? 2 days? 3? 4? Would you like to be able to remove the trap without prosecution if you do find them caught? Accountability is key. Those who are following current guidelines should be supporting this bill. It will enable NDW to correct improper trapping by contacting the owner, rather than having the public denouncing all trappers as shifty. These animals belong to all Nevadans, and as such deserve our respect and humane treatment.	Apr-22-2013
For	Pls pass this bill to make our parks and natural areas safer for pets, people and wildlife, too. Thank you	Apr-22-2013
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Against	Speaking of pictures, how does one show a picture of a dog that WASN'T taken out of your backyard and dismembered by the coyote that was harvested by a trapper? How does one show a picture of the almost certain terrible death inflicted on a wild animal by Mother Nature? How does a wild animal die? They don't have access to veterinarians and dentists. It is almost always prolonged and ugly. How does one show a picture of an animal, either wild or domestic, that didn't contract rabies, distemper, etc. etc. because populations were controlled by wildlife mgt. techniques like trapping? Think about it people, this is a witch hunt nothing more, nothing less.	Apr-19-2013
For	Dear Senators: PLEASE consider that this should be a STEPPING STONE in the right direction. I (and everyone I know) believe this is the epitome of cruelty imparted by humans toward wild animals. I've seen photos of ALL KINDS of animals in traps - as they are NOT DISCRIMINATE --- and it's not a pretty picture. YOU can change this. I (we) hope that legislation will soon follow to eliminate this barbaric practice. Let's bring back "humane" to humanity and get these horrible devices outlawed! THANKS for listening!	Apr-18-2013
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For	Traps should be MARKED/FLAGGED to keep people from accidently stepping in them.	Apr-18-2013
For	First of all, trapping should flat out be illegal. There is absolutely no reason to trap any longer. We are not living in Jeremiah Johnson times. Secondly, make them pay for the equipment, as this bill states. However, there is no reason to injure an animal (torture, actually) unless you are going to eat it. I am fairly certain that modern day "trappers" go to Safeway to get their food and don't have to live off the land. Horrible thing to do to a being.	Apr-17-2013
For	I strongly urge you to pass this bill. We should take every opportunity to eliminate cruelty or at the very least lessen it. Although realistically I know trapping will not be eliminated entirely, we can continue to do everything possible to prevent untargeted animals (kids too) from being caught in these hideous traps. What other method can be used so the animals caught in these traps don't suffer in such a terrible way?	Apr-17-2013
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For	I live in the one acre portion of the Virginia City Highlands. I have recently learned that legal trapping is happening in this populated area. There are many children and feral horses and domestic animals in this area which I believe could be endangered by traps, snares or poisoning devices which are being placed without flags or locations or any protection of these children and animals. Please pass this bill to add the new provisions.	Apr-15-2013
For	I live in a residential area where recent trapping activity is causing problems. The residents pets are being are being seriously injured in these barbaric devices, and it is just a matter of time until a child steps on one. The trapper is unconcerned and says he will continue to set traps as long as it is legal. Please act so trappers must at least put flags at the trap site especially when trapping in populated neighborhoods. (It is ridiculous that trapping is legal in residential areas!)	Apr-14-2013
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Against	AB213 should be amended to apply only to specific cities and particular areas around those specific cities. Look at where all the opinions "FOR" SB213 are originating. There isn't one opinion "FOR" SB213 in any of your rural counties. If speed zones are set at 35 mph in certain residential areas of the city should we also legislate that those restrictions apply to all roadways thru out the state? I would think not. Could a fish hook fall under the definition of trapping device? If so you have alot of fisherman out there that will be affected by this legislation. A fish hook is designed to hold fast any part of an animal. There are parts of this bill that are vague, subject to interpretation and unenforceable. SB213 appears to have been hastily put together with very little thought given to its far reaching consequences. Don't burden the people of Nevada with a bad law by a persuasion of just a few.	Apr-11-2013
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Against	Please vote against this bill, it will destroy trapping in this state a long and honorable tradition. Thanks and God bless	Apr-10-2013
Against	If this bill is passed, more trapping related problems will occur. If the time on required visits is reduced, trappers will be trapping closer to populated areas and this will cause more problems. As it stands now, with 96 hour checks, a responsible trapper can successfully trap without endangering pets or people. Marking the traps with a warning flag would also cause potential problems with curious people that would normally pass by a trap without even knowing its there. Also the public should not be allowed to tamper with lawfully placed traps. Trapping is an American right that dates back to the beginning of our country. Because a small percentage of people disagree with trapping, outdoorsman should not have to change our way of life. Thank you for considering my opinion.	Apr-09-2013
For	As long as Nevada allows the barbaric act of trapping all trappers should have their equipment of death registered with the state if for no other reason than to stop any further cruelty to animals.	Apr-08-2013
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Against	Why do we have a Department of Wildlife? Why are we paying all of the professional's in the Department of Wildlife? Are these Legislator's in such a position that they know more than the professioanls they hire to care and manage our Wildlife. How many of those Legislator's that are proposing to take over the reins of NDOW have the credentials of sound wildlife management? It's obvious by the contents of SB213 that many have no idea what wildlife management really consists of. What is next? Will we witness the takeover of NDOT and all other departments of the state? Sadly Trappers are just the weakest link in those of us that enjoy outdoor activities related to wildlife. Look up links on the various Animal Activists websites. They aren't just anti trapping. Whats next? Hunting? Fishing? Will they at some point have us registering our bullets and fish hooks with a distinct number? Will they limit our hunting to certain hours of the day? Will you only be allowed to fish with aregistered hook and be forced to pull your line out of the water every 30 seconds whether you have a strike or not? This is a bad bill. Please allow your Department of Wildlife make the rules on management of wildlife. They have done a pretty good job over the last 80 plus years. If it wasn't for the sportsman of this state and sound wildlife management we wouldn't have the wildlife to enjoy through out Nevada as we do now. Let your Wildlife Agency and local government regulate outdoor activities. They have managed to do a dang good job for a number of years now.	Apr-01-2013
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Against	There is not reason for this bill. Nevada has a predator problem. There are not sufficant violations to existing laws to warrant this bill. It would burden many rual citizens that need this source of income.	Mar-31-2013
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Against	Flagging traps can lead to theft or removal of traps by unauthorized people.	Mar-30-2013
Against	Flagging traps can lead to theft. Registration of traps does not protect the owner of the traps from theft, because numbers can be removed and traps are lost.	Mar-30-2013
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For	I believe traps are totally inhumane.	Mar-30-2013
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Against	Please do not approve this bill. Many people make a living from trapping.	Mar-29-2013
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For	Why not just outlaw these infernally cruel devices?	Mar-28-2013
For	It seems common sense to protect public areas near cities and residences from these primeval instruments. Most people I talk to can't believe they're still in use anywhere, let alone in county parks.	Mar-28-2013
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For	I can’t tell you how shocked that I am that trapping is legal at all in Nevada. While the Nevada Humane Society has taken the stance that trapping should at least be more humane (see points below), I am personally stunned that people are legally trapping bobcats and other animals in this state. My children and family react to a bobcat siting as an incredibly rare and exciting thing, something that happens only once every few years, so imagine my shock to find out that people are cruelly trapping these animals. If Nevada can ONLY manage to be slightly less barbaric by implementing the bullets below, that’s very sad, especially for wild animals. If farm animals were being killed this way and the public made aware, food producers would be mortified, and take immediate steps to protect their reputations. Why is it that the torture of wild animals is fully supported by the laws of Nevada? I can just imagine how I would explain it to my six year old daughter if we ran across a suffering, trapped animal on an outdoor excursion. What do I say? Some people on this planet are unbelievably cruel to helpless animals? • Restore Mandatory trap registration. Most trappers do not register their traps; therefore, trappers cannot easily be traced or held liable for damages. • Shorten trap visitation time to 24 hours. Current law requires trappers check their traps only every 96 hours, therefore, any animal suffering in a trap has to endure four days of hunger, thirst, elements, predators, fear and pain. • Allow the public to tamper with traps that pose a risk. Currently it is against the law to tamper with a legally set trap, but this is unreasonable if traps clearly pose a risk to people or companion animals. • Traps should be clearly marked wherever they are set. Markers could be as basic as a flag and are for the safety of the public.	Mar-28-2013
For	I am constantly on rural lands, trail riding horses and am always worried about traps! They are dangerous to pets and people. They are also inhumane and cruel.	Mar-28-2013
For	This bill is needed to help protect our wildlife and pets from the agony of being left in a trap for 96 hours. I also feel it is necessary to have all traps registered to help identify the person who placed the trap. I am a native Nevadan and an avid outdoor enthusiast. I have seen the horrors of animals that have been left to die in these leg hold traps. I also have a neighbor whose dog was caught in one of these traps about 1/2 mile from there home in Spanish Springs. The dog is crippled because of the trap that was illegally set. Without a way to identify the person who set the trap, nothing could be done.	Mar-28-2013
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Against	This bill is bad idea. It will open door 4 other resrictions also. The persuit of animals w/ dogs etc.The 24 hr trap check is not feesible because many people hold reg jobs & cant check traps w/ a 24 hr check. To allow anyone to have access to my traps is not good. #1 I invest in my trapping supplies. #2. If one comes up on my trap an happened to b injured I will not b liable ! Or will I ? So one can come along an just STEAL my traps ? Is this legal ? NOT. To post a sign stating a trap is in area only gives one to access my animal & trap. STEALING my animal/trap. NV revenue depends on the volume of tags purchased thru-out the season. If this bill passes these predators will multiply an take over. Our deer popluation will decrease. # of tags will decrease. Chukars will decrease. The predators rely on these animals to survive. I know for a fact that this bill is a terrible idea. Compare this to California. Bears an lions r roaming populated areas. Children and pets r in danger in their own back yards.	Mar-28-2013
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For	I am for this bill only with amendments that will ensure a humane approach to a practice that is currently conducted in a cruel and inhumane manner. Specifically, I am in support of TrailSafe's points: Restore Mandatory trap registration. Most trappers do not register their traps; therefore, trappers cannot easily be traced or held liable for damages. Shorten trap visitation time to 24 hours. Current law requires trappers check their traps only every 96 hours, therefore, any animal suffering in a trap has to endure four days of hunger, thirst, elements, predators, fear and pain. Allow the public to tamper with traps that pose a risk. Currently it is against the law to tamper with a legally set trap, but this is unreasonable if traps clearly pose a risk to people or companion animals. Traps should be clearly marked wherever they are set. Markers could be as basic as a flag and are for the safety of the public. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration, and much appreciation to the bill's sponsor Sen. David Parks, and co-sponsors Sen. Mark Manendo and Sen. Tick Segerblom.	Mar-28-2013
Against	Already well established guidlines provided by NDOW.	Mar-28-2013
Against	I am strongly against this bill. Registration of traps has been tried and done away with in Nevada. Many trappers mark there traps regardless. Trappers may use initials, or markings some in the form of a brand. It should be up to the individual, not required by law. The removing of a trap or device that is a legal set when working for an animal, if a judgment deems it a certain circumstance is vague. Authorization to remove or disrupt a trap without discussion or knowing in certain circumstances is ludicrous. A warning flag will not help or notify the companion animal that wanders from it’s owner. It will make it almost impossible to catch, and will absolutely detour some target animals from the set. The increased frequency of a trap check would devastate my livelihood, and the livelihood of many others. It would be very difficult to run a trap line. Already it is hard enough with the cost of fuel, and the price of animals. All of the proposed revisions would make trapping very unmanageable. Trapping is great for predator control. Trapping is a job that involves one of Nevada’s greatest renewable resources. Please don’t make it impossible to trap.	Mar-28-2013
Against	Trapping has been a way of life for many Nevadans. With its current language, this bill would essentially end trapping in Nevada, which will adversely impact other small- and big-game population levels as well as Nevada's rangelands. This bill should not become Nevada law!	Mar-27-2013
Against	Trapping plays an important role in maintaining predator population levels, which, in turn, significantly impact other small- and big-game population species. If this bill becomes Nevada law, it will essentially end all trapping activities and adversely affect the State's rangeland health and people's livelihood and way of life. DON"T LET THIS BILL BECOME LAW!	Mar-27-2013
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Against	This bill creates an unreasonable burden for the trapper and makes it impossible to work any number of traps that would make the effort worthwhile. Allowing others to touch or move the trappers personal property "traps" is not only wrong but dangerous. The marking of traps is unnecessary and contrary to the whole idea of trapping. This bill should die where it is at.	Mar-27-2013
Against	The time to visit traps is short, also Flagging the traps will keep animals away from the trap. Like setting up a billboard. And what happens when someone decides that my trap is in a bad place and moves it and it goes off and takes off a finger or breaks a bone? Am I suddenly responsible for that persons injuries? This bill is wrong in so many ways. Will mouse traps be illegal?	Mar-27-2013
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Against	Stop this activist rant. The people that propose this bill are really against trapping by any and all means. They do not understand trapping or hunting and are not interested in learning why they are a valuable part of modern wildlife management. They seem like they are trying to help but they will never support wildlife or habitat restoration in any way. They are against everything and never for anything. They no not contribute to any state or federal agency or donate to any private conservation group. They never spend their own money and/or time building any conservation related projects. All they want is for everyone to live as they see fit and for free access to everything others have given so much to conserve. Stop this attack on wildlife management and conservation and support our trappers.	Mar-27-2013
For	These new precautions will improve the public safety of these types of undertakings. Individuals will be able to clearly identify where a trap is laid, by the flag, thereby, avoiding their domestic animal from being injured or killed.	Mar-27-2013
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For	Please support SB213 and put the bite back into its language: • Restore Mandatory trap registration. Most trappers do not register their traps; therefore, trappers cannot easily be traced or held liable for damages. • Shorten trap visitation time to 24 hours. Current law requires trappers check their traps only every 96 hours, therefore, any animal suffering in a trap has to endure four days of hunger, thirst, elements, predators, fear and pain. • Allow the public to tamper with traps that pose a risk. Currently it is against the law to tamper with a legally set trap, but this is unreasonable if traps clearly pose a risk to people or companion animals. • Traps should be clearly marked wherever they are set. Markers could be as basic as a flag and are for the safety of the public There should be no question in this day and age that trapping should not be tolerated. While 100 years ago trapping had its merits, it is no longer a necessity for the survival of an individual(s) in today’s society. Traps set in urban settings makes no sense and are dangerous to children, pets, and adults. Traps are inhumane in their very nature. There is no need to trap animals using such devices. I walk extensively with my dog in the hills surrounding Reno. I fear that one day my dog or I will be caught in a trap or that we will come across an animal caught in a trap. I know such an encounter could be terrifying for me, and horrendous for any innocent animal it ensnares. Please support SB213 by adding back the above points to the bill. ‘Thanks’ goes out to Senator David Parks, Senator Mark Manendo, and Senator Tick Segerblom for their sponsorship of this bill. Shannon Windle 10696 Fort Morgan Way Reno, NV 89521 775-851-3692	Mar-26-2013
Against	Although I am not a trapper I would like to state that I oppose SB 213 that seeks to change trapping regulations in Nevada. I am particularly opposed to the 24 hour trap visitation requirement. This change will most likely force many trapper to set their traps nearer to metropolitan areas where they can visit their trap(s) within this significantly shorter time period. I am an active outdoor user and chukar hunter and have spent a significant amount of time in areas that are most likely actively trapped and I have never had any issues associated with traps or trappers. The act of marking traps may actually attract more inexperienced people to a set trap which will likely lead to more accidents involving both people and pets. We should not put red flags on loaded guns and assume children and inexperienced adults will not play with them and be harmed in the process. This is not a bill to improve trapping practices in Nevada it is simply an anti trapping bill. I recommend that this bill is killed or that it is voted down if it comes to a vote on the floor.	Mar-26-2013
For	I will be unable to attend this meeting so I am sending an email to show my support for Trailsafe's efforts to amend the current trapping laws. I fully support the request to change SB 213 to include the following points: Restore Mandatory trap registration. Most trappers do not register their traps; therefore, trappers cannot easily be traced or held liable for damages. (The arguments I have heard against this change are ridiculous. Registration of traps is common sense and responsible trappers should not care about this change) Shorten trap visitation time to 24 hours. Current law requires trappers check their traps only every 96 hours, therefore, any animal suffering in a trap has to endure four days of hunger, thirst, elements, predators, fear and pain. (This is a reasonable and humane addition to existing legislation) Allow the public to tamper with traps that pose a risk. Currently it is against the law to tamper with a legally set trap, but this is unreasonable if traps clearly pose a risk to people or companion animals. ( I would not have a problem with this point being adjust to require that if a trap is tampered with the individual must report their tampering without fear of prosecution, but unreported tampering or tampering without cause could still be against the law) Traps should be clearly marked wherever they are set. Markers could be as basic as a flag and are for the safety of the public. (seems perfectly reasonable) Thanks to Sen. David Parks, Sen. Mark Manendo, and Sen. Tick Segerblom for co-sponsoring this effort. I will remember your efforts to promote safety when casting my vote in future elections.	Mar-26-2013
Against	Leave regulation of trapping up to NDOW, they have the expertise in this area.	Mar-26-2013
For	Additional items that need to be added to the bill: Restore Mandatory trap registration. Most trappers do not register their traps; therefore, trappers cannot easily be traced or held liable for damages. Shorten trap visitation time to 24 hours. Current law requires trappers check their traps only every 96 hours, therefore, any animal suffering in a trap has to endure four days of hunger, thirst, elements, predators, fear and pain. Allow the public to tamper with traps that pose a risk. Currently it is against the law to tamper with a legally set trap, but this is unreasonable if traps clearly pose a risk to people or companion animals. Traps should be clearly marked wherever they are set. Markers could be as basic as a flag and are for the safety of the public.	Mar-26-2013
For	My requests for SB 213 include: Restore Mandatory trap registration. Most trappers do not register their traps; therefore, trappers cannot easily be traced or held liable for damages. Shorten trap visitation time to 24 hours. Current law requires trappers check their traps only every 96 hours, therefore, any animal suffering in a trap has to endure four days of hunger, thirst, elements, predators, fear and pain. Allow the public to tamper with traps that pose a risk. Currently it is against the law to tamper with a legally set trap, but this is unreasonable if traps clearly pose a risk to people or companion animals. Traps should be clearly marked wherever they are set. Markers could be as basic as a flag and are for the safety of the public	Mar-26-2013
For	My requests for SB 213 include: Restore Mandatory trap registration. Most trappers do not register their traps; therefore, trappers cannot easily be traced or held liable for damages. Shorten trap visitation time to 24 hours. Current law requires trappers check their traps only every 96 hours, therefore, any animal suffering in a trap has to endure four days of hunger, thirst, elements, predators, fear and pain. Allow the public to tamper with traps that pose a risk. Currently it is against the law to tamper with a legally set trap, but this is unreasonable if traps clearly pose a risk to people or companion animals. Traps should be clearly marked wherever they are set. Markers could be as basic as a flag and are for the safety of the public	Mar-26-2013
Against	I am not a trapper currently and have never trapped in the past. I do know many trappers and have talked to them about this bill to get real input from people that would be affected. As a result, I am strongly against this bill. It is "feel good" legislation for certain people that don't agree with trapping and will not be a benefit to NV citizens.	Mar-26-2013
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Against	The marking of traps with ID numbers has been tryed before and didn't work then. The idea of marking with a flag all traps set in the field is a great way to let thieves know how to find them and steal the trap and any fur bearing animal in it. Then use the stolen ID maked trap in an un lawfull way. The only thing that a 24 hour check would accomplish is to have most trappers competing for the areas close to towns causing conflicts between trappers and conflicts with domestic pets.	Mar-26-2013
Against	Let NDOW handle these regulations and requirments as they always have. These are the experts, not the Animal Rights people. Don't let outside cults dictate rules to we Nevadans. NDOW has the best interest for native wildlife and residents. HSUS and PETA have only one interest, their own. Keep Nevada free!	Mar-26-2013
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For	Our group, The Sierra Wildlife Coalition in the Tahoe area, both California and Nevada, fully supports all the reasonable and long-overdue provisions in Senate Bill 213. Mandatory trap registration will make it easier for game wardens and will be simple to do since the system is already in place. Registration allows violators to be traced and held liable – which responsible trappers should appreciate. Only those who intend to violate regulations would object to registration. Shortening required trap visitation time to 24 hours is both important and reasonable. Current law only requiring trappers to check traps every 96 hours, leaving animals to suffer for up to 4 days and 4 nights, is terribly cruel and inhumane – not values we should be teaching our children. Requiring traps to be clearly marked obviously prevents countless problems, promotes public safety, and is easy to do. There is absolutely no good reason not to do so. Marked traps are far less likely to pose a risk, but in cases where there is an immediate or obvious risk to people, pets, or service animals from a trap, people should be allowed to protect themselves by moving or disturbing the trap as required. We would like to thank Senator David Parks for sponsoring this bill, and also Senators Mark Manendo, Tick Segerblom, and Pat Spearman for co-sponsoring, and we look forward to the passage and enforcement of these important and humane revisions.	Mar-25-2013
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For	I can't understand why these torture devices are allowed in the first place but to not have them registered and tagged with the owners name is just ludicrous.These types of traps should be checked every 24 hours or even sooner.	Mar-24-2013
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Against	Do not make it any more difficult for hunters and trappers to manage wildlife populations. The result will be overpopulation, disease, and starvation. More jobs will be lost in this state as a result. Please stop regulating us to death.	Mar-23-2013
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Against	More nanny-state meddling where it is not needed! Leave the existing trapping laws alone. This reminds me of the folk who move next to an airport than demand the airport be closed. Domestic animals are not to be allowed to run wild, doing so puts them at risk from far more than the occasional trap. Stop trying to make Nevada into Kalifornia!	Mar-22-2013
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Against	Bill is does not make sense. The 24 hr check on traps will not allow trappers the opportunity to trap any distance from their homes thus impacting ability to earn income. The flagging of trap locations and allowing the removal of trap etc. only invites others to take their catch and traps which are the property of the trappers thus having a negative financial impact on the trapper. Appears the trappers will have no protection under this legislation. I have no problem with having to register my traps however.	Mar-22-2013
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Against	this bill is unfar to all trappers.i dont like that people are tring to make use into california. We will be just like california with their predator problems. Do you want to see peolpe and pets attacked by MT.Lions ,bobcats,and coyotes. Plus all the money the state will lose in all hunting. It bad enough i work for the state of Nevada with all the Furlos and les benifts and now you want to take more away from the people .	Mar-21-2013
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Against	please vote no on this bill	Mar-20-2013
Against	1. Trap registration has been tried before in this state and does not work due to traps being sold or stolen. 2. The current law states that traps shall not be disturbed. If someone finds a trap that they think is illegally set then they should contact NDOW and a game warden should investigate. 3. In most cases I drive 100 miles or more outside of Reno to check set traps. If the check time is reduced then i would set traps closer to congested areas. This creates more chance of conflict with other outdoor users and also puts more pressure on the animals that reside close to town.	Mar-20-2013
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Against	This bill is beyond ridiculous. It must be dropped.	Mar-20-2013
Against	We already have enough regulations on trapping and these are just a move to try and stop trapping by making it harder, time consuming, and expensive!	Mar-20-2013
Against	Trapping is a tradition in Nevada and should remain so. Let NDOW manage trapping as they have for almost a century. Do not pass this bill just to satisfy the city folk that do not understand rural life.	Mar-20-2013
Against	Please do NOT pass this bill	Mar-19-2013
Against	Please vote NO on this bill	Mar-19-2013
Against	I'm Against this bill. A lot of good family's enjoy this outdoor sport.	Mar-19-2013
Against	Any changes to trapping regulations should be left to the Department of Wildlife,the Wildlife Commission and County advisory boards. This bill would encourage trap theft and tampering of lawfully set traps. Also, it makes it very diffcult to trap in Nevada. This would have an impact on a important predator control tool, an impact on the wildlife of Nevada, also the farming and ranching industries.	Mar-19-2013
For	Stop this insane animal cruelty.	Mar-18-2013
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Against	Here we go again, trying to take another right away just because some don't agree with it. Let's try for another bill making everyone post a map of the interior of their house and garage showing where all their valuables are so the thief won't have to tear the place up to find what they want. Make it easier for them and the people won't have a mess to clean up.As far as trap registration, if we leave a sign by the set they can steal the trap, reset it someplace else doing something illegal, and the trapper is assumed to be the culprit. These people need to get a life.	Mar-17-2013
Against	This bill is just another way for a small group of individuals to impose thier views on others. This bill does nothing but infringe on hunters rights to life, liberty, and the pursuite of happiness. Trapping is life to most of these hunters. It provides income for thier families, income they need to survive and pay thier bills.	Mar-17-2013
Against	Been trapping for 35 years.Don't see any need for change. As far as I know dogs can't read, so if we put up signs it wouldn't keep them from investigating the trap area. These people make it sound like they're out there all the time and dogs are getting caught every day. Give me a break, we never see any of them out there on our linesJoeBob	Mar-17-2013
For	Please pass this bill into law. Trapping is an area that needs more regulation. Trappers need to be more accountable to ensure humane treatment of the animals they are trapping, to animals who may become accidentally trapped, and to people's pets who have needlessly suffered.	Mar-17-2013
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Against	Leave laws as present. they work.	Mar-17-2013
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For	Although aware trapping took place in the Spring Mtn. Natl Recreation area I was not aware of the scope of the trapping or the sense of entitlement trappers have until my dog stepped in a trap. This trap was placed in Macks Canyon in an area used year round by snow play folks, hikers, and winter campers such as groups of Boy Scouts. I managed to find the trapper and was told that, even though it is legal for my dog to be off leash in rural Clark County and outside Forest Service campgrounds and picnic areas, that it was my fault my dog was trapped. Trappers apparently feel they have more right to place leg hold traps around the landscape then the rights of the huge majority of us who take our family and pets on our public lands. My dog paniced, bloodied herself biting at the trap and required transport to the emergency vet in Las Vegas for tranquilizing to remove the trap at a cost of $1200.00. I then find that a member of the wildlife advisory committee not only was cited for failure to check his trap holding a coyote next to a campsite in Champion Road within the 96 hours but managed to have the charge dropped to a parking fine in court. These traps should be numbered so that irresponsible trappers can be held responsible for placing traps in recreation locations. Citizens finding traps placed illegally around campsites, picnic areas and residential areas should have the right to remove the trap and contact NDOW for legal action. Also trappers should be required to check their traps daily to mitigate the suffering of the animal. If a person left a domestic animal without water, food, shelter, or protection from other animals they would be appropriately fined. Thank you for your time.	Mar-17-2013
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Against	Not a smart Bill.	Mar-17-2013
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Against	I believe there are multiple proposals in this bill that are based on emotion not science. One of the great things about living in Nevada is the large amount of public land available for our use. That privilege brings responsibility for ALL users to understand the multiple uses of the land and the wildlife resource in it. The mountains, valleys, rangelands, sagebrush flats of 'wild' Nevada are not city parks and need not be treated as such. We cannot legislate away all possible danger to pets and children.	Mar-17-2013
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Against	Makes no sense.	Mar-17-2013
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Against	Leave Laws as they are their working.	Mar-17-2013
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Against	I see coyotes by my home all the time, pets in my neighborhood disappear. I wonder why.	Mar-17-2013
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Against	This bill would cause more harm then good.	Mar-17-2013
Against	Protect our Freedom	Mar-17-2013
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Against	My Mom and Dad taught us about the outdoors and I and my brother and sister are drug and alcohol Free.	Mar-17-2013
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Against	Leave Trapping laws as they are. They work	Mar-17-2013
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Against	This Bill would do more harm to Wildlife and our pets.	Mar-17-2013
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Against	Trappers protect are wildlife.	Mar-17-2013
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Against	Poor Bill.	Mar-17-2013
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Against	This Bill would only hurt Wildlife.	Mar-17-2013
Against	This is not a good bill	Mar-17-2013
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Against	I love the outdoors leave all regs the same.	Mar-17-2013
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Against	During the 76th Legislature (2011) this same Animal Rights Group lobbyed our legislature into submitting SB226 requiring the Board of Wildlife Commissioners to adopt regulations restricting the use of leg-hold traps by not allowing traps to be located within 1,000 feet from homes and hiking trails specific to those counties whose population is 100,000 or more (currently Clark and Washoe Counties). They indicated during the hearings on this Bill SB226 that they were not asking to ban trapping. They only wanted protection for their domestic pets. Now they are back this session asking for a 24 hr check time and also a marking of the device location so that they can then disturb and remove the device. The 24 hr. check time will force trappers to locate their traps closer to residence’s and residential clusters in order to comply with the 24 hr. check requirement. Next session they will be back to ban trapping altogether. It is interesting to note that all of the “FOR” opinions are coming from the Urban Senate and Assembly Districts. There are no opinions from the Rural Districts “FOR” this Bill. Why do you folks insist on forcing your ways on the Rurals. No, most people who have posted their opinions on this site are honest enough that they would not have even thought of trying to post twice. Trapping is indeed well regulated and should be left to the professional’s at NDOW that regulate and manage it.	Mar-15-2013
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For	Trapping is not management. Trapping is indiscriminate and pretty much unregulated. It's all about profit for a small minority group.	Mar-15-2013
For	I wondered why there were so many comments against this bill. Now I see that citizens can offer more than one comment. How interesting. So, the trappers have commented over and over and over. Someone keeps commenting on the numbers of "pro" and "con" comments in testimony on these bills. Now we know that THESE NUMBERS ARE TOTALLY MEANINGLESS. Trapping should be banned in the state of Nevada as an antiquated, cruel practice.	Mar-14-2013
Against	Cars take more wild animals during the spring/summer months on a daily basis, than all the traps in the state. There is no need for trap registration and as a professional Wildlife Biologist I am embarressed that a few extremist are even allowed to get this to a bill. There are way more important issue in Nevada than a couple of numbers on a trap. Why does Nevada want to follow California's rules?	Mar-14-2013
For	Trapping regs as they now stand are cruel and dangerous to other animals. It is used to make money not as management. Plse implement these refinements to bill	Mar-14-2013
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Against	Myself and friends strongly dis agree with this bill.	Mar-14-2013
Against	Union members dislike this bill.	Mar-14-2013
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Against	My friend is a Trapper. Real good people. I dislike this bill. I wonder how many pets he save every year. Helping manage the predators that are killing pets in town every year.	Mar-14-2013
Against	All of the Steelworkers I've talked to are strongly against this Bill	Mar-14-2013
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Against	This bill makes no sense. Would harm wildlife.	Mar-14-2013
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Against	Me and my fellow Lab Techs. realize this would be a bad bill for wildlife.	Mar-14-2013
Against	Trapping has been in my family all the way back to my Great Grandfather. This Bill would do nothing but hurt The trappers that protect and preserve our wildlife in the Great State of Nevada. Think smart	Mar-14-2013
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Against	Bad Bill. Please use common sense.	Mar-14-2013
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Against	Union members strongly dislike. This would cause more predators. Would hurt Deer and Elk herds.	Mar-14-2013
Against	This Bill would only hurt wildlife.	Mar-14-2013
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Against	We need more predator control. This bill would hurt wildlife. Common sense vote Down.	Mar-14-2013
For	Traps are placed close to homes,animal suffer for days.My dog was caught in a trap,within 1/4 mile of my residence in a housing estate in Carson City.I was lucky to find my dog, who was in pain in the snow, and I could not release the trap.Over 4 hours later a friend managed to contact a ranger who could release the trap.This was on a weekday at 1pm, on a weekend or after hours this would not have been possible.	Mar-14-2013
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Against	This would hurt the state of Nevada.	Mar-14-2013
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Against	This Bill would hurt all wildlife.	Mar-14-2013
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Against	Poor Bill	Mar-14-2013
Against	Strongly disagree with this bill.	Mar-14-2013
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For	Not only should this bill be passed trapping shoould be outlawed entirely. It is not 1800. Only a psychotic would engage in such brutality agaist another living thing. And I also resent my tax dollars going to the Department of Killing of Wildlife engaging in the same.	Mar-14-2013
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For	This is so inhumane. Why would you allow his for any creature?	Mar-14-2013
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Against	The rules that we have now are good enough.	Mar-14-2013
Against	The current regulations are sufficiant.	Mar-14-2013
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For	Trappers are an industry which converts our public wildlife into their personal profit. Unless and until the traps are marked and identified, this industry is entirely unregulated. Leaving animals in a trap for 4 days is unconscionable.	Mar-13-2013
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Against	This bill is clearly an anti-trapping bill. It holds the trapper with expectations that are unreasonable for him to hold up to; the 24 hour check time, and by making the trapper mark the traps and giving others the right to remove or unset the traps it gives too much leeway for others to cause mischief to the traps used. This bill is truly the wrong way to go.	Mar-13-2013
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Against	traps are already required have an ID number. This makes stealing another man's property/belongings legal which is fundamentally wrong. Marking the location of traps leads anti hunters/anti wildlife management to a possibly dangerous situation for which they are not prepared.	Mar-12-2013
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Against	Current Nevada and Federal trapping laws are sufficient. SB213 will allow cause undue regulation upon the trapping program. Flagging of trapps will cause trap sealing and possible confrontation between trapping and non trapping supportors.	Mar-12-2013
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Against	Enforce the laws we have we don't need any more. Would love to see a trap thief caught and prosecuted. If these new ideas were put in. Many Trappers couldn't trap and the state would have to put a bounty on the predators to help wildlife survive. The state can't afford to pass any portion of this bill. Strongly disagree with this bill. Thanks for reading.	Mar-11-2013
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Against	This is why we need a Constitutional Amendment to protect our rights to hunt, fish, and trap. NDOW, the Wildlife Commissioners, and the CABs have heard all of this and rejected it as unworkable and not needed. Activists have filed lawsuits, disrupted public meetings, demonstrated in public, sent petitions to the Governor, and threatened public officials in order to try to get their way. This wacko fringe element is opposed to trapping, hunting with dogs, hunting bears, hunting mountain lions, hunting all predators, managing feral horses, cattle ranching, rodeo, wearing fur, eating meat, and who knows what else. Do not listen to anything they propose. They do not understand modern wildlife managenet, rangeland management, or care about the welfare of the natural world. They just want the rest of us to live by their narrow version of reality.	Mar-11-2013
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Against	i am fully againt this bill because as a trapper myself i know of very few people who can get out and check there traps in the current system on time if they decrease the checking time and make you tag your traps nobody would do it all traps in the ground would be illegal and the majority wouldnt trap they would spotlight and only buy a liscense if they had alot of bobcats to sell if you are changing the check time make it 5 or. 6 days time to check that way all us small time trappers can keep them legal thank you	Mar-11-2013
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Against	I strongly oppose this bill as it puts an unneccessary and unrealistic burdens on trappers.	Mar-11-2013
Against	All of the bills major issues were fully and publicly vetted in State Wildlife and County Advisory broad meetings over the last 2 plus years. I am concerned that a minority group of people who were unwilling to compromise and are unhappy with current wildlife public vetting process can get a second bite at the apple using the legislative process.	Mar-11-2013
For	seems like good, common-sense legislation. thanks for putting it forward and let's get it done.	Mar-11-2013
Against	Please maintain the existing rules and regulations for trapping, do not change them.	Mar-11-2013
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Against	This bill is taking away our rights. Please consider this. We, as Nevada, need to not be followers of California. Trapping is a way of life for a lot of Nevadans. I am not a trapper, but I want to have the right to trap if I want to and have the current freedom to do so in a manner that is currently allowed. Freedoms are becoming smaller and smaller due to special interest groups that are becoming too involved in politics. This bill should be stopped. Thank you.	Mar-11-2013
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Against	It sould say something that all of the for votes have no LOGICAL reason for supporting this bill. They are playing on emotion, trying to push thier views on someone else. I have been around trapping my whole life. I have not personally done it but my husband and my two sons partake in trapping. It taught my sons good life values and gave them something to do besides play video games. It is sad that these people feel they need to take something that other people LOVE to do just because they dont agree with it. There is nothing wrong with the current regulations as is. Trappers have givin in to these anti-trappers on several issues that were valid and needed fixed, yet they continue to push things to make an all out ban on trapping. Trappers have fixed the issues when they have arrised. There is no issues that this would solve, it would just create more big government. Please do not pass this bill.	Mar-11-2013
Against	This bill will put trappers out of business. As much as people believe trapping is in humane it provides a much needed balance for our upland game population. Twenty four hour checks is unacceptable as most trappers have full time jobs. Flagging traps would cause more trouble then good as we already face problems with people stealing traps. At 12 to 130 dollars per trap standard foothold to cage traps an un honest person can cost trappers a lot of money. This balance of predators to non preditory animals has to be kept in check.	Mar-10-2013
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Against	This bill seeks only to make it more difficult to properly manage the predators on Nevada's rangelands by increasing bureaucracy and expense to the states private and public trappers. This bill should be voted down!	Mar-10-2013
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Against	This bill is absolutely ridiculous. You city dwellers don't have the slightest clue about living in rural Nevada. This bill makes it nearly impossible for any person to manage what you are asking. Going to 24 hour checking will ruin the rural Nevadan lifestyle. Hunting and trapping is our way of life. It is how a lot of people survive. I am 19 years old and I have seen the dramatic changes in my growing up. I grew up in the hills where my family, for generations, spent most of our time. I love being out in the hills taking in the country that God made for us to enjoy. You city folks are trying to take that away from us. I would love to raise my future children in the hills where I, as well as many others, have spent countless hours taking it all in. I ask with sincere concern to our ( rural Nevada) way of life that this bill DOES NOT get passed. I am sure I speak for a huge population of Nevada as well.	Mar-09-2013
Against	This bill is absolutely ridiculous. You city dwellers don't have the slightest clue about living in rural Nevada. This bill makes it nearly impossible for any person to manage what you are asking. Going to 24 hour checking will ruin the rural Nevadan lifestyle. Hunting and trapping is our way of life. It is how a lot of people survive. I am 19 years old and I have seen the dramatic changes in my growing up. I grew up in the hills where my family, for generations, spent most of our time. I love being out in the hills taking in the country that God made for us to enjoy. You city folks are trying to take that away from us. I would love to raise my future children in the hills where I, as well as many others, have spent countless hours taking it all in. I ask with sincere concern to our ( rural Nevada) way of life that this bill DOES NOT get passed. I am sure I speak for a huge population of Nevada as well.	Mar-09-2013
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Against	I'm against this bill.Here's another way to take our freedoms away from the people, and having everything government controlled. Trapping has been around since the beginning of time. I grew up with a family who hunts,fish, and Traps. These things has carried on for generations in my family. Now I've had the opportunity to teach and pass these things down to my three sons. It's been a time to enjoy and bond as a family. Which I'm sure a City Dweller might not ever understand our way of life. But, it worries me that by the time you people(our Government) take all our freedoms away from us that it'll leave nothing for the next generation. It might be easy for someone who has never been around this, to make a decision on something that doesn't effect them and who doesn't care about changing a whole lifestyle that has been passed down for generations. Putting a 24 hr. check and some of these other ridiculous laws into effect would pretty much outlaw trapping. The normal go to work person would never be able to continue trapping and be legal. I hope this legislature will take things into consideration that all lifestyles aren't the same. Let us enjoy the outdoors, as City Dwellers enjoy their Shopping Malls. Anyone who grew up in a small rural place knows that the lifestyle is different than the City. We choose to raise our families in this type of environment. It's not against the law. We're hardworking honest people. So stand up as legislatures and protect the freedoms we have enjoyed since this GREAT NATION has been in existence.	Mar-09-2013
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Against	As an avid outdoors-man I trap as one of my hobbies; and it is exactly that, a hobby. I do not trap as a second income; some do. By requiring me to check my traps every 24 hours is going to make it impossible for me and many others to trap anymore. I can understand the reasoning behind the bill in the sense of trying to be more humane, but lets try to be a little more realistic. How is a blue collar working man supposed to abide by these set of rules; most people have higher obligations. Trapping has been a way of life from the beginning of time and I feel it would be a shame to lose the tradition of the outdoors. There is no greater place to raise a family and to teach your youth values and ethics; at this rate the outdoors and the sportsman's way of life may be a thing of the past.	Mar-09-2013
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Against	Keep the previous regulations in place.	Mar-09-2013
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Against	This bill would concentrate trappers closer to cities and towns, create unrealistic harvest, increase theft, etc.	Mar-09-2013
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Against	This Bill would affectively outlaw the trapping of predatory animals in the state of Nevada. This would have an adverese effect on the control of predatory animals and the conservation of Sagegrouse, deer and other animal species. With the discussion of how to keep Sagegrouse off of the endadgered species list such an important and manditory topic for the future of the State,it would be grossly irresponsible and insane to enact such legislation.	Mar-09-2013
Against	Funding would be needed for many new Game Wordens and the trappers if this Bill is passed. Are the groups who submitted this bill willing to help with funding? (1) At 200 miles a day to check traps. Extra truck repairs & gas, about $500 a week. (2) For traps marked with a flag (steel me). About $25 a trap set. Its not hard to see many will be stolen. (3) For # on traps (court fees for trappers charged from others using their #) (4) More Dollars for Game Wordens will be needed to enforse the new rules. The list could go on & on. please vote against this Bill SB213 for the good of all. Nevada all my life. thanks for your time....	Mar-09-2013
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Against	Find money somewhere else	Mar-09-2013
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Against	Strongly OPPOSE. This bill is draconian and NOT founded in sound wildlife management practices. VOTE NO!	Mar-09-2013
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Against	I am against this matter in every sense of the word as it is no more than a continued harassment of trappers by the anti- trapping community with their holier than thou views. The trappers have done everything they can to continue their tradition including moving their activities as far as possible away from all others and still they are given no credence for these concessions, only demanded to give up more of their freedom. It is most unfortunate that in today's society that we as a people can't seem to accept others and their recreations as we would would want them to accept us and ours.These stricter regulations won't improve the activity or lessen accounts of any violations but will rather only move trapping back closer to the main stream of other recreationalists and create an arena with a greater potential of more violators through regulation. Maybe the time has come to ask others who recreate on public lands to surrender some of their privleges and time, and open the door so others different from them and their ideals have time to enjoy the public lands without coming under attack.	Mar-09-2013
Against	Trapping is not a primary source of income. It's a hobby for many Nevada residents who work, raise families, or have other responsibilities then to check traps every 24 hours.	Mar-09-2013
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For	Listening to the mindless drivel of those who are against this bill is sickening. I cannot believe that this form of wrangling animals is still an issue that needs to be considered. Trapping, poisoning and capturing animals in this manner is barbaric and ridiculous. And completely unneccessary. The least that we can do is try to curb unsafe and irresponsible practices, this bill would help to alleviate some of those issues.	Mar-08-2013
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Against	Trapper are unpaid State worker	Mar-08-2013
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Against	Steelworker Official. Members Strongly disagree with this Bill	Mar-08-2013
Against	Very poor Bill.	Mar-08-2013
Against	Disagree with this bill	Mar-08-2013
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Against	Union Brothers dislike this Bill	Mar-08-2013
Against	Steelworker dislike this bill Strongly.	Mar-08-2013
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Against	Preserve our wildlife By removing Predators.	Mar-08-2013
Against	Bad Bill	Mar-08-2013
Against	Union Members strongly against this bill.	Mar-08-2013
Against	Please leave trappers alone we need them to help control the coyote problem we have here in Henderson.	Mar-08-2013
For	It's barbaric and cruel beyond imagination and must be stopped.	Mar-08-2013
For	This is a very difficult issue because of the emotional impact it has. I cannot imagine the horrors an animal experiences while trapped, wounded and in pain. This method of animal capture is beyond conscionable. Not too many years ago Romans trapped prisoners in barbaric devices causing pain and horrors beyond imagination. Why should we now subject other species to those same types of horrors? We must pass SB 213. It cannot be watered down or manipulated into something else. It is valid and just and needed.	Mar-08-2013
Against	Flags say steal me. Everything about this bill is bad. Retired Steelworker.	Mar-08-2013
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Against	I get paid overtime covering for my Union Brother during trapping season. The overtime helps my xmas fund. And all the Trappers I've meant are good people.	Mar-08-2013
Against	Real poor bill	Mar-08-2013
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Against	Coyotes come into town all the time. They need managed.	Mar-08-2013
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Against	My friend traps. He gets many traps stolen each year. Sometimes he makes a little money sometimes he loses. Theft would be a major issue if this bill was passed.And with numbers on traps people would make illegal set with stolen traps.	Mar-08-2013
Against	please don't vote for this bill	Mar-08-2013
Against	Sad Bill, this bill would cost the state much money if passed. We can't afford this bill.	Mar-08-2013
Against	The Trappers help preserve our Wildlife.	Mar-08-2013
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Against	Theirs not one good thing in this bill	Mar-08-2013
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Against	Many Union members dis agree with this bill.	Mar-08-2013
Against	Big mistake this bill	Mar-08-2013
Against	Steelworkers strongly against.	Mar-08-2013
For	This bill is common sense. It should pass. Trappers need to be held to a higher standard of accountability. And allowing the slow, painful death of an animal over several days is beneath civilized society. Traps should be visited within 24 hours.	Mar-08-2013
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Against	I think nothing good will come from the passage of this bill. Could lead to increased confrontations between trappers and non-trappers. Not Good!!!	Mar-08-2013
Against	Allowing the public to tamper or remove makes it legal to steal peolpes traps	Mar-08-2013
Against	Terrible Bill	Mar-08-2013
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Against	Union Brother and sister strongly disagree with this Bill	Mar-08-2013
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Against	Not a smart bill.	Mar-08-2013
Against	Think smart defeat this bill.	Mar-08-2013
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Against	Bad Bill	Mar-08-2013
Against	4856 Steelworker strongly disagree with this bill	Mar-08-2013
Against	Steelworkers strongly disagree with this Bill. We have coyotes running around in the BMI complex in Henderson.	Mar-08-2013
Against	Trappers protect and preserve our wildlife.	Mar-08-2013
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Against	Please use commend sense, Bad Bill	Mar-08-2013
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Against	Union Brothers and Sister strongly disagree with this bill	Mar-08-2013
Against	This is a Bad Bill	Mar-08-2013
Against	Would cause nothing but theft.	Mar-08-2013
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Against	This bill would harm a wildlife.	Mar-08-2013
Against	Makes No sense.	Mar-08-2013
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Against	This would cause NDOW much grief.	Mar-08-2013
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For	Protect our wildlife, require the Wildlife Commission and DoW to be responsive to the public and stop serving exclusively special interests who represent fewer than 2% of Nevadans.	Mar-08-2013
For	Times have changed...as our population increases we have no choice but to look at public safety issues that affect us as we move and build homes into once were more rural areas. No one has asked for no trapping, just safe trapping and trapping not done in areas where we live, work and recreate.Trapping accountability. Provisions to protect us when hiking and trailing with our children and animals. Identifying information on tarps so DOW can trace trappers who don't follow the rules. I want to know I can let my dog off leash to run amok in the trees or the sagebrush and enjoy life as a dog without worry he may be caught in a snare, leg hold or even worse a deadly conibear trap. All it takes is a sign to warn me that trapping is done in that area and I'll gladly choose a different place to play. I just want the same rights and opportunity to enjoy the outdoors as "my" wildlife as the trappers do!	Mar-08-2013
Against	I trap for a living and this bill would put me out of work. Please do not pass this bill.	Mar-08-2013
For	I am totally against trapping just from a humane point of view. If nothing else,the 4 day 'law' for trappers not having to check their traps is beyond humane and the most extreme cruelty imaginable for any animal caught in a trap. Does it have to come to a human being getting caught in a trap before anyone listens?	Mar-08-2013
Against	please vote no on this bill or any other bill that would further restrick current trap methods	Mar-08-2013
Against	This is yet another attempt by a radical fringe to stop a historical tradition in our state and across the nation. Man evolved as a trapper long befor we hunted with firearms or even bows and arrows and we have been trapping wild game for tens of thousands of years for food and fur. Our Native American ancestors taught our European relatives most of the art hundreds of years ago. Most of the west was explored by trappers. This law has nothing to do with wildlife management and a whole lot to do with a small group of radicals trying to impose their will on Nevada and America. What is next? Will we ban hunting all together? Will we outlaw hunting with dogs? Will we ban hunting bears, lions, or all predators? Will we ban rodeos, ranching, tanning leather, or eating meat? Is any western cultural practice safe?	Mar-08-2013
For	Trappers have exhibited irresponsible behavior long enough. Having some sort of identification on their traps, a flag where a trap is located, and checking them once a day is just simple consideration for hikers, wildlife photographers, as well as pets and their owners.	Mar-08-2013
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For	This bill is a COMMON SENSE trapping bill. A piece of equipmentment, which is what a trapping device is, should definitely have an identification on it. This is common sense. And yes, a trap should be checked in 24 hrs. Should an animal be in pain & suffering because a human wants to wait 96 hrs. to check a trap? This is common sense. And if a person's pet is caught in a trap, shouldn't that pet owner be allowed to get his pet out? This is common sense. The public needs SB213 passed.	Mar-08-2013
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Against	This bill not only allows for theft of law abiding trappers equipment, but also mandates trappers post signs to show just where their equipment is to steal. Very, very poorly written bill.	Mar-07-2013
Against	should deal with state trapper assn to put in reasonable regulations.	Mar-07-2013
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Against	Every Legislative Session sound wildlife management seems to be on the defensive. Nevada is looked up to by every state in the country as a model for how wildlife is managed. I believe that we were one of the first, and may in fact be the first state to recognize that our population growth dictated that we institute a lottery draw system in managing our wild deer herds. To impose a 24 hour trap check with the vast amount of miles most trappers in this state have to cover in checking their traps will only lead to those individuals that chose to engage in this outside activity, the inability to comply with this requirement and will force individuals to attend their traps closer to established residential areas. In years past it was a requirement to register and number traps. What did this regulation accomplish? I fail to see what possible advantage to anyone this would be to go back to this regulation. What is the reasoning behind this requirement? What reasonable person would ever want to advertise the location of a set by posting signs and flags leading directly to its location? Would it be to enable those that might disagree with its placement, the ability to disturb, steal or damage that particular piece of a person's property? Can you just imagine the scenic beauty of the remote areas of this state littered with flags and signs amongst the sage and pinions. This Bill SB213 is just a continuing effort by a few of the folks in this great State of Nevada to dictate their personal emotional views, through legislation, on those of us that just happen to enjoy certain outdoor activities that do not fit within their ideals. Those partcular individuals will continue to chip away at these activities every legislative session until such time as there will be no more hunting, trapping or fishing in this State. Please vote No! SB213. Do so for Nevada.	Mar-07-2013
For	Legislating accountability and integrity is within reason, and why on earth anyone would be against this defies my intellect. Countless animals not destined for these traps have been injured and killed. Regulating these trappers to do, what should be done anyway seems just. To leave an animal suffering in a trap for any length of time is horrendous, let alone three days. Like any lethal weapon, these traps need to be registered and ID'd to insure that whomever sets them, abides by all laws in relation to distance from homes, trails and private land. Please support this bill, it is the right thing to do for Nevadans.	Mar-07-2013
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Against	You cannot give people the right to mess or steal other people's property. Totally against	Mar-07-2013
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Against	24 hour check will not work for the size of Nevada and trap registration has failed in the past	Mar-07-2013
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Against	These items should be directed to the Dept. of Wildlife. Passage of this bill will result in a increase of theft of the legal trappers property. Please stop this horrible Bill. Thank You..	Mar-07-2013
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Against	This form of hunting has been around for hundreds of years and as with many things, it is the people who don't use respect when participating in something such as this, nor do they follow rules (probably in most areas of life), so instead of ruining it for those who do follow rules, treat others and the animals with respect, why not have better monitoring for a few months by the game officers and then fine those that are not in compliance?	Mar-07-2013
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Against	please vote against bill SB 213 Nevada it a very large and ruel state, shortning the number of days, that you must visit ones traps, will make it so that most of nevada trapper will not be able to trap, due to most trappers travel and trap large areas due to the dry areas and some areas are better than others. At the momment we have a 96 hour check law which is workable, and is realistic to trap coyotes, if you shorten the days one must check his traps it will make it almost impossible to catch coyotes, they are very smart animals, and this frequent of a check will make it very hard to impossible to catch them, My father was a government trapper and they held studys of the affects that trapping coyotes had on the population of sage grouse, coyotes have a big effect on sage grouse and there nesting areas, trappers provide a free service to the state in helping to preserve this natuarl resource. So please vote against SB213 resident of white pine county , nevada	Mar-07-2013
Against	So you want me to trap around the city limits, mark my traps with a flag or sign so someone can steel them, then register the traps to my name so the person that stole them can illegally trap with my registered trap? I dont think so!!I am totally against this bill. Trapping is my right as a tax paying American. Checking traps within 4 days is already hard enough. All this is going to do is take the thousands of trappers and have them focus their trapping right around the city limits and create an eye sore for everyone else by putting up signs and or flags all over the mountains.	Mar-07-2013
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For	This is common sense legislation. For too long the trappers have been able to position and check traps far too infrequently. They don't even have to register their traps. This is not going to end trapping and wipe out a way of living. It merely going to bring Nevada to the 21st century in relation to fur bearing animal trapping. Even as home pets died from these traps, the trappers still said it was the cost for them to do business. It took the threat of the legislature for them to agree to leave traps farther away from trails and away urban areas. The trappers do not legislate themselves like they say. Please bring us to the 21st century and represent the majority of Nevadans; not the few hundred that trap and kill fur bearing animals for money. Having trappers check traps every 24 hours can prevent non targeted animals from being killed and prevent the unnecessary suffering on fur bearing animals.	Mar-07-2013
For	We need this bill!	Mar-07-2013
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Against	This bill would take a legal and already highly regulated activity and impose restrictions that would, among other things, virtually eliminate it by making it a conspicuous target for vandalism and theft by animal rights extremists.	Mar-07-2013
For	jThis bill, if passed, will help bring Nevada out of the Dark Ages!!	Mar-07-2013
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Against	This bill is bad legislation. It is an anti-trapping wish list that is not supported by what actually happens on Nevada traplines or wildlife science. Trapping is already a highly regulated activity. Much more so than dog walking. Responsible pet owners can check season dates for trapping and keep control of their animals and know what to do if their pet is caught or better yet, teach their pet trap avoidance as is currently done for rattlesnake encounters. I believe in sharing the public lands and in the consumptive use of renewable, sustainable natural resources like furbearers,game and fish. Other Nevadans have a different view as evidenced by many of the "For" comments. I respect their opinions and rights and I expect the same of them as to my privilege to practice licensed,lawful consumptive use of wildlife. This may require extra effort to monitor their pet while out on a walk. Please vote No on this unduly restrictive anti-trapping bill.	Mar-07-2013
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For	When I mention the anti trapping issue to people, they always are shocked to learn that trapping is legal. They all believe it was banned many years ago. There just needs to be better guide lines & laws. Thank you.	Mar-07-2013
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Against	This will criple a major indusrty and hurt a lot of individuals that rely on trapping for part time and even full time work. This bill makes no sense and I don't feel that what is being proposed has really been looked at in what this could mean as well as be realistic about what is being asked.	Mar-07-2013
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Against	This is a bad bill that will only encourage the small anti-trapping segment of our society at the expense of the trappers.Warning flags will only make it easier for others to steal or damage the trappers property.	Mar-07-2013
Against	Flagging or marking the trap like this proposes will most likely end with trap theft. It is an encouragement for people to tamper with property that is not theirs.	Mar-07-2013
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For	Please vote for this bill. Finding our registered show dog stuck in one of these barbaric traps after missing for more than 3 hours was heart wrenching. The trap was set less than a thousand feet from our house, on private property without permission, and less than 100 feet from a road/walking trail. We live on a ranch 15 miles from pavement with our nearest neighbor over a mile away. If other people living on this ranch can drive over 40 miles to work every day, trappers can easily visit their traps within 24 hours. This bill should have included a no trap zone of one mile from any residence without written permission from ALL occupants of such residence. The current trapping law in Nevada does not protect domestic pets lured into such an inhumain device.	Mar-07-2013
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For	Vote for SB213!	Mar-06-2013
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Against	Our rights should stay the. Protect everyone	Mar-06-2013
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Against	24 hours is too short of a time for trappers to make the rounds on the trap lines and maintain a home life.	Mar-06-2013
Against	Rediculous, totally makes trapping undoable. There is no way a trapper can check traps every 24 hours. Marking a trap is absolutely absurd. This has PETA written all over it! Regulations are hard enough to comply with as it is. I am apalled by this legislation, and I haven't actively trapped for several years. You people need to worry about the economy, jobs, fuel prices, gun rights, and I could go on and on. Leave the rural way of life alone, the NDOW is obnoxious enough without more legislation to make it worse! Quit appeasing the SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS! This kind of legislation makes me SICK!!!	Mar-06-2013
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Against	Strongly Disagree with this Bill	Mar-06-2013
Against	This Bill is trying to outlaw Trapping all together. Trapper save the state of Nevada a lot of Dollars. Utah has a bounty on predator to protect Wildlife. Nevada can't afford to mess with Trappers.	Mar-06-2013
For	Not only is trapping a wholly outdated activity, it is most certainly NOT a valid means to "control the predator population". Human activities - encroachment and slaughter - have pushed nature's balance nearly to the limit. Luckily, organizations have realized this and have begun to restore the natural balance in many of the national parks through the reintroduction and protection of species. This bill is a small step in the right direction. Help Nevada to evolve. Pass this bill.	Mar-06-2013
Against	This bill would only hurt wildlife. Use common sense. I strongly disagree with this bill.	Mar-06-2013
Against	A shortened visitation will make everyone trap close to town creating a bigger problem, trap registration has been proven not to work	Mar-06-2013
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Against	96 hours is crucial for trapping such a large vast state like Nevada and without the 96 hour visitation that renewable resource go's to waste	Mar-06-2013
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Against	My family depends on trapping.	Mar-06-2013
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Against	I do not agree with the provisions in this bill. I believe it will have a major negative effect on trapping in Nevada by discouraging participation. This will lead to an over population of predators and a decline in our big game populations.	Mar-06-2013
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Against	i feel the rights of all the sportsman are being assaulted. we are not out there killing all the wildlife we are keeping the population under control letting the the females go no worse for ware to re populate the areas we are in. the wilderness is a unforging place and all animals die from predation and out of all man is the kindest all all. fur is a never ending resource that is good for the environment. not to mention a good way to keep the younger gereration out of trouble and teach them wildlife management. all and all trapping is a way of life and a big part of mine and my famileys, i dont try to force my belifes on anyone and try to take away something they love and can only hope for the same in return.	Mar-06-2013
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Against	This has to be some of the most Idiotic proposals about trapping made, the section about registering traps was already tried and scraped back in the 90s, while a 24 hour check sounds nice it would limit trapping to areas close to towns creating more conflict with other recreational users of the area. And marking the site of a trap is only making it easier for thieves to steal it and allowing others then the licensed trapper to whom it belongs to remove it only makes it easier for them to get away with stealing there personal property. So please reconsider the wording of this bill at the least, trappers are themselves concerned with the wellbeing of the animals that they catch, as unnecessary pain only makes the animal struggle harder increasing the likelihood of escape or harm that decreases fur value.	Mar-06-2013
Against	The State is to large to shorten check times for trappers. it would only make them be forced to trap closer to Cities and Towns. Warning flags will only lead to tampering or theives.	Mar-06-2013
Against	Please do not support this bill. It's primary purpose is nothing more than an attempt to stop the current fur harvest in Nevada. This is a multi-million dollar industry and will seriously hurt many Nevadans living in rural areas of the state. Nevada needs more jobs and more independent people willing to work hard for their dollar. Urban Nevadan's are trying to force their lifestyles and values on all Nevadan's. If they choose not to participate in an activity that is their choice, they should not stop other Americans from being Americans. Rural Nevadans are self sufficient, hard working people and many depend on the fur trade to suppliment their incomes and the livestock industry depends on trapping to protect their livestock from predatory animals. Trapping also helps maintain a healthy balance between Nevada's game animals and it's predatory animals. A 24 hr trap check is unreasonable and not necessary to maintain an ethical trapline. The distances involved and the cost of travel in Nevada needs no more comment, it is expensive. Requiring at flag at each set is also unreasonable and will scare off many animals trappers are trying to catch. Urban visitors to the desert in the late fall and winter need to be aware of the situations they may encounter and a trap should be the least of their worries. Rattlesnakes, mechanical breakdowns, coyotes, lions and bobcats attacking and killing their pets, severe weather, the list goes on and on. Encountering a small foothold trap which allows an animal to be released unharmed, should be the least of their worries. This bill is nothing more than a veiled attempt to legislate a traditional and time honored America activity out of current American life.	Mar-06-2013
Against	I would like to see the science behind this and not emotion	Mar-06-2013
Against	Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This is what trapping is. Providing for ones family by means of trapping. This why people migrated West over 100 years ago. Please leave the laws as they are.	Mar-06-2013
Against	Trap ID does not work just like 15 years ago, ask Nevada Department of Wildlife. Many trappers cover hundreds of miles to trap where they want to be able to get away from heavily populated areas. A shortened trap visit time would only put more traps close to populated areas. Trappers work with the department of wildlife to manage populations of predators. The managing of these predators is essential to our states deer herds. Finally people depend on trapping as a source of revenue in rural areas as means to make a living. Pleas oppose this bill	Mar-06-2013
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Against	Requiring 1-24 hour visitation to trap sites would cause trappers to trap near congested areas which would cause conflict with the public. Registering traps has been tried before and proven that this does not work.	Mar-06-2013
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Against	This bill will cause undue harm to trappers by inviting theft of their equipment. How did trap registration work the first time?	Mar-06-2013
Against	The changing of trap visitation to 24 hrs would result in more trappers trapping closer to domesticated areas, thus causing more non target species being caught in traps. This would hurt members of the general public and trappers alike. The fur industry is a worldwide business. It brings in millions of dollars from foreign countries into the state of Nevada. This is new money to our state that gets spent quickly by trappers in gasoline, tires, licenses, vehicle repair bills etc. etc. Any industry that can bring in outside money to the state allows our state to have a broader revenue base. Finally, this bill is a job killer. The downturn of the economy has hurt many people, some people have had to rely on trapping as an additional source if income to help feed their families or help supplement their individual businesses that have been suffering due to the downturn of the economy. Had these people not been able to trap because of shortened trap visitation, they too would of been standing in line at the unemployment office. I urge members of the legislature to help protect one of Nevadas oldest traditions and professions of trapping by voting against SB 213	Mar-06-2013
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Against	The proposed amendments are unreasonable to to the trappers. For many trappers it takes days to set a trapline and then start back and check his traps. In some cases it takes more than one day to catch an animal. This is an attempt to make the rules so difficult that no one can afford to make a living off trapping. This type of action would have similar consequences to increased fee for garbage- dump in the desert. You would force trappers to take animals illegally, resulting in over trapping. I don't believe that is the best answer. This is an attempt by some to eliminate trapping altogether. I urge you to not adopt this bill as written.	Mar-06-2013
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Against	The current regulations are adequate. No need for any more Government regulations.	Mar-06-2013
For	My dogs have been caught by snares twice and once by a submerged beaver trap. If I had known traps were around it would not have happened.	Mar-06-2013
Against	These people are our true environmentalists, or stewards of the outdoors. We need them to continue with the trapping without molestation from beaurocratic red tape individuals that know nothing of the outdoors. This is just another bill to screw the little guy that works hard at living. Please do not allow this bill to go anywhere, and send it where it needs to go, and that is in the worthless trash bill bin. TRASHCAN Thankyou	Mar-06-2013
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Against	I feel this is the first step at a complete take over from the anti outdoors groops and if this bill passes who knows what is next. Out doors men and trappers are the best thing for wildlife population and it has been proven by Biologist over and over that a controled population is a healthy one. Look accross this country right now at the rabies and disstemper and other deadly viruses animals get due to restrictions our states put on trappers and hunters due to the pressure from anti trapping and hunting groups. Please vote NO on this bill. Thank you Richard.	Mar-06-2013
Against	I am 100% opposed to these changes. Registration proved ineffective 15 years ago. In the event of theft, it has done nothing to help with returning said stolen property. Signs, and the allowance for the public to tamper with traps invites theft and damage to the trappers' private property. This is a shameful bill, and opens trappers using lawful methods of the most effective fur bearer management practice to monetary loss and invites unnecessary conflict between the trapper and the non-trapping public. Please do not pass SB213.	Mar-06-2013
Against	The requirement to "flag" traps just makes clutter in the outdoors, we don't need anymore of that. It is also a give-away to parties other than the original trapper, to find and remove (steal) traps. What will we gain by registering each device - just another law that needs more people to assure compliance; which in the outdoors in Eastern Nevada would be ludicrous.	Mar-06-2013
For	Killers of wildlife incorrectly claim they are helping society by eliminating predators. When a wildlife species' survival is threatened, the species attempts to survive the slaughter by increasing reproduction. Mankind is no different when it is threatened by disease, tyranny or lack of food and water; it takes steps to survive. Targeting wildlife species for death because they have been designated as predators interrupts the hierarchy of wildlife. Predators are critical to the food chain while eliminating rats and other pests. Predators increase their reproduction when their species in threatened--a natural reaction. Why not employ non-lethal methods of coping with predators at farms and ranches rather than taking the ineffective approach of trying to murder them out of existence? If humans are so evolved and intelligent, they ought to be able to employ developed, non-destructive ways of co-existing with wildlife rather than resort to unbridled killing.	Mar-06-2013
Against	I strongly oppose this.	Mar-06-2013
For	It is disingenuous for trappers to shirk responsibility for traps they place in the wild by opposing this bill. If trappers are going to place lethal instruments on public lands, they have an unwavering duty to protect humans and domesticated animals from harm. Trappers claim their traps will be stolen or mutilated, which is a very compelling argument for trap registration. When a car is stolen, the registration and VINs are methods for returning stolen property to its rightful owner. It is no different with traps. Trappers should readily embrace registration as protecting their property. If trappers are so concerned with theft and mutilation of traps (rather than their mutilation of wildlife via the traps), trappers should be advocating for constant, in-person monitoring of those traps. Twenty-four hour inspection intervals of placed traps won't prevent theft. The trappers need to camp out nearby as long as the trap is active. Trappers cannot expect someone else to supervise their property (the traps). If trappers wish to engage in trapping, they need to be responsible for their traps, minimize animal suffering and take all reasonable steps to prevent injuries to humans and domesticated animals.	Mar-06-2013
Against	The current laws cover trapping just fine	Mar-06-2013
For	This is moderate, common-sense regulation. It's badly needed and overdue. Trappers scream because they call all the shots with Wildlife and they don't want any regulation. The claim of wildlife "management?" by trapping? Trapping is indiscriminate.Inordinate numbers of animals are killed. Deer populations remain the same despite mass slaying of predators. We need to preserve habitat. New science advocates non-lethal co-existence with predators. The predator"problem" is manufactured hysteria.This is not the Middle Ages with dripping fangs lurking outside the cottage. The same people who yell about coyotes yell about mice and rats. Hmm. What would take care of the rats and mice? Under SB213 the public will only handle a trap if it poses an obvious danger. NDOW Wardens will make determination if they can be reached in an emergency. Or is it better to watch your pet suffer and die to serve trappers' interests? Leash laws don't apply in the vast outback. This isn't Manhattan. This is the open West. It's the benefit of living here and the great pleasure of many to hike with dogs. How about some consideration for the public?	Mar-06-2013
For	In conjunction with Trailsafe Nevada, I would like to voice my preference regarding the 2011 trapping laws. I support their requests. Restore mandatory trap registration. Shorten trap visitation to 24 hours. Allow public to tamper with traps that pose a risk. Traps should be clearly marked wherever they are set.	Mar-06-2013
For	Please support legislation that makes trapping more humane for innocent animals and others that may encounter this inhumane method of hunting. I support outlawing trapping altogether but that obviously isn't going to happen in Nevada. Restore mandatory trap registration. Shorten trap visitation to 24 hours. Allow public to tamper with traps that pose a risk. Traps should be clearly marked wherever they are set.	Mar-06-2013
For	Trapping is not a sport.	Mar-06-2013
For	In our society this is such an unnecessary and inhumane activity. Trapping and killing small animals for the small amounts their coats will bring. As this is happening our pets and children are endangered by these horrible traps. In addition is the inhumane way the animals caught are killed. Please stand up to the minority and stop this barbaric practice. We have more than enough violence today, please help us make this a kinder world and protect these priceless to us.	Mar-06-2013
For	This has got to stop we are not living in the cave age and this is just inhuman. Please help us work together. Make these changes: Restore mandatory trap registration. Shorten trap visitation to 24 hours. Allow public to tamper with traps that pose a risk. Traps should be clearly marked wherever they are set.	Mar-06-2013
Against	You cant track stolen traps. Letting people remove traps is another word for stealing traps. Putting up signs so people can find and steal your traps makes no sense. Please vote NO on this bill.	Mar-06-2013
For	Hi, I'm from Reno. Please support the following legislation: Restore mandatory trap registration. Shorten trap visitation to 24 hours. Allow public to tamper with traps that pose a risk. Traps should be clearly marked wherever they are set.	Mar-06-2013
For	We consider that these are public health and safety issues: 1. Traps must be placed further from homes and trails, not just maintained roads. Traps should be a minimum of ONE mile from all residential, state, county, federal and commercial buildings and roadways; also one-mile from all US Forest Service designated roads, campgrounds and facilities, and recreation trails. Residents, tourists, horse riders, hikers, bikers, skiers, and dog walkers should all be able to enjoy and explore the great outdoors and the area around their homes without fear of being caught in a trap. The BLM regulation specify a one mile boundary for traps from all trails, so this figure would produce uniformity on federal land. 2. Traps must be identified to provide citizens and law enforcement some means to identify trap owners. The very idea that the traps are NOT identified is both puzzling and disturbing, and appears to protect only the irresponsible trapper. 3. Traps must be inspected by the trapper more often (every 24 hours) than currently required (every 96 hours). Even NDOW lists among common violations that traps are NOT visited at least every 96 hours. 4. Signs shall be posted prominently during trapping season to warn citizens about this danger.	Mar-06-2013
For	We consider that these are public health and safety issues: 1. Traps must be place further from homes and trails, not just maintained roads. Traps should be a minimum of ONE MILE from all residential, state, county, federal and commercial buildings and roadways; also one-mile from all US Forest Service designated roads, campgrounds and facilities, and recreation trails. Residents, tourists, horse riders, hikers, bikers, skiers and dog walkers should all be able to enjoy and explore the great outdoors and the area around their homes without fear of being caught in a trap. The BLM regulations specify a one mile boundary for traps from all trails, so this figure would produce uniformity on federal land. 2. Traps must be identified to provide citizens and law enforcement some means to identify trap owners. The very idea that the traps are NOT identified is both puzzling and disturbing, and appears to protect only the irresponsible trapper. 3. Traps must be inspected by the trapper more often (every 24 hours) than currently required (every 96 hours). Even NDOW lists among common violations that traps are NOT visited at least every 96 hours. 4. Signs shall be posted prominently during trapping season to warn citizens about his danger.	Mar-06-2013
Against	Leave things the way they are. The trappers know what they are doing. Animal populations are under control and trapping is done in a humane manner. My own dog was caught in our traps and she is just fine. We need to educate the ones who don't understand instead of punishing those that do. My 8year old son is getting involved with trapping. His father is teaching him the ways that his father taught him. This is as it should be. He is learning to respect the environment and help maintain the animal populations.	Mar-06-2013
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For	Since we can't, at the moment, outlaw this barbaric, outdated practice, we should at least register traps, try to alleviate the suffering of the captured animal, and protect the general public on their public lands. Trappers make money from the public property (land, wildlife) and so should be held accountable to the more humane ideals of our time and not participate in torture for their gain.	Mar-06-2013
For	This is sensible leglislation for protection of the public. Thank you	Mar-06-2013
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For	WE need this bill! Dogs and animals are suffering needlessly and more humane ways of trapping should be adopted now! Restore mandatory trap registration. Today, due to trapper lobbying, trap registration is optional. Most trappers do not register their traps. Therefore trappers cannot easily be traced nor held liable for damages they cause. The Nevada Department of Wildlife has an existing system to assign and record trap registration numbers. Registration will greatly help game wardens trying to apprehend violators. Restoring mandatory registration will not cost the state any money. In fact, money spent on investigations will be saved.	Mar-06-2013
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Against	Very bad bill. Would give the public the right to tamper (steal) other peoples property. Visitation change from 96 to 24 hours would move all trapping close to town and away from the remote areas. More pets would be caught and more user group conflicts. Registraion of traps? That was required at one time and abolished by the legislature cause it didn't work. Way too many problems with this bill.	Mar-06-2013
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Against	I am strongly against this bill. I feel that it is all one sided and meant to try and make trapping impossible.	Mar-06-2013
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Against	Adds too much unnecessary bureaucracy.	Mar-06-2013
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For	Restore mandatory trap registration. Today, due to trapper lobbying, trap registration is optional. Most trappers do not register their traps. Therefore trappers cannot easily be traced nor held liable for damages they cause. The Nevada Department of Wildlife has an existing system to assign and record trap registration numbers. Registration will greatly help game wardens trying to apprehend violators. Restoring mandatory registration will not cost the state any money. In fact, money spent on investigations will be saved. Shorten trap visitation time to 24 hours. Current law requires trappers check their traps only every 96 hours. Therefore any animal suffering in a trap has to endure four days of hunger, thirst, elements, predators, fear, pain. 96 hours is one of the longest visitation times in the USA. Allow public to tamper with traps that pose a risk. Currently it is against the law to tamper with a legally set trap. But this is unreasonable if traps clearly pose a risk to persons or companion animals. Traps should be clearly marked wherever they are set. This could be flags or other warnings that are visible to the public. Hundreds of TrailSafe supporters ask for this measure. ANYONE WHO WOULD SUPPORT ALLOWING ANY ANIMAL TO SUFFER FOR 4 DAYS IN A TRAP, IN PAIN, WITHOUGHT FOOD OR WATER, IS IMMORAL, UNETHICAL AND NO SPORTSMAN! THE WAR ON WILDLIFE MUST STOP! THIS IS ASKING VERY LITTLE TO ALEVIATE SUFFERING OF A PRECIOUS RESOURCE!	Mar-06-2013
For	This bill strikes an overdue balance between the 1,000 trappers in our state who want to exploit public wildlife for personal economic gain and fair kill principles that minimize animal suffering and protect humans from injury and death. When setting concealed traps, it is critical to mark those traps with flags to prevent human injuries. When a trap creates an immediate and obvious risk of injury or death to any person, pet or service animal, it is necessary for the public to tamper with that trap to prevent unnecessary injury or death. Authorization to trap the public's wildlife comes with an absolute responsibility to minimize animal suffering. Lowering the in-person trap visitation from 96 hours to 24 hours meets that requirement. Would the trappers or members of their families want to be caught in a trap without the possibility of release, help, food, water or defense against predators? Yet that is precisely what trappers cause by their actions and inattentiveness to the traps they set in the wilderness. Recently the Wildlife wardens found several unregistered, unmarked and illegally-placed traps near Reno. They wasted over 130 hours of staff time staking out these traps, never catching the offenders because the traps were not traceable. As with vehicles, property owners must be responsible for their property. Registration accomplishes that objective.	Mar-06-2013
Against	This is an absolute ridiculous bill that should have never even been thought of?	Mar-06-2013
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For	i AM AGAINST TRAPPING IN ANY FORM. iF IT IS TO BE LEGAL WHICH THEN MANDATORY TRAPPER REGISTRATION TO STOP POACHING OF WILDLIFE IS A MUST! tHE PUBLIC SHOULD BE ABLE TO SPRING TRAPS IF THEY FIND THEM AND THEY POSE A DANGER TO CHILDREN OR PETS OR LIVESTOCK. TRAPS MUST BE CHECKED VERY 24 HOURS TRAPS MUST BE MARKED CLEARLY NOT HIDDEN AND NO TRAPS SHOULD BE ALLOWED ON PUBLIC LANDS.	Mar-06-2013
For	There are too many abuses of trapping occurring to continue such loose regulation. The result is long term grief for many families. Trappers are using private land without permission and flagrantly ignoring laws on public land, trapping near homes and where outlawed. Our own puppy was caught in a trap, then dumped over our fence three days later. He nearly died, it cost us over $1000, and the dog has lifelong complications we deal with everyday--because of traps set near our house and where they are not permitted by law! There must be some accountability. Thank you.	Mar-06-2013
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Against	The laws that we now have for trapping ar working very well . and I personaly think that these changes would be detremental. To at least my way of life.and the other Nevada trappers and there familes. thank you Jerry Barton	Mar-06-2013
For	Trapping is a barbaric activity that is viewed as particularly cruel by many people. Failing to enforce trap registration and reasonable trap check times adds to the potential for abuse as well as the suffering trapped animals experience. Trapping should be abolished but failing that, trappers should be held accountable for their actions. Without the ability to identify a trapper how can even the most lenient regulations be enforced?	Mar-05-2013
Against	The 24 hour checking of traps would be a little much considering there are a lot of trappers that have full time jobs too. Flagging the traps would just draw attention to any passer by to check and disturb or steal the animal that is in the trap.	Mar-05-2013
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Against	A 24 trap check will only make me trap closer to home. Ill put a sign on my traps so you can "disturb" them when you put a PETA sticker on your car and its legal for me to "disturb" it. Very few dogs get caught by traps. The penalty for being off leash should be increased if anything.	Mar-05-2013
Against	This goes against all that we try and do as trappers. Being discreet and staying out of the way of people and pets. This would only make it more noticeable and give them the knowledge of where we are at? This would just promote trap theifs and animal theft.	Mar-05-2013
Against	Put a sign or a flag up so the anti trappers can find and legally remove(steal)or disturb(destroy) traps? WOW!!!! This is an obvious attempt by people, who don't like trapping, to nitpick the laws to make it harder to trap. Hopefully the legislators will see this for what it is and do the right thing.	Mar-05-2013
For	Restore mandatory trap registration. Today, due to trapper lobbying, trap registration is optional. Most trappers do not register their traps. Therefore trappers cannot easily be traced nor held liable for damages they cause. The Nevada Department of Wildlife has an existing system to assign and record trap registration numbers. Registration will greatly help game wardens trying to apprehend violators. Restoring mandatory registration will not cost the state any money. In fact, money spent on investigations will be saved. Shorten trap visitation time to 24 hours. Current law requires trappers check their traps only every 96 hours. Therefore any animal suffering in a trap has to endure four days of hunger, thirst, elements, predators, fear, pain. 96 hours is one of the longest visitation times in the USA. Allow public to tamper with traps that pose a risk. Currently it is against the law to tamper with a legally set trap. But this is unreasonable if traps clearly pose a risk to persons or companion animals. Traps should be clearly marked wherever they are set. This could be flags or other warnings that are visible to the public. Hundreds of TrailSafe supporters ask for this measure.	Mar-05-2013
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Against	We have coyotes running off with pets in our neighborhood and there are still people that want to ban trapping?	Mar-05-2013
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Against	as I read the comments for this bill it becomes extremely obvious that these people have no idea what is going on. Such remarks as they should be allowed to steal other peoples property is obsurd. As for the traps being set near urban areas or popular trails is allready illegal. I do not trap myself, but I am an avid chuckar hunter. My golden retriever has been caught in traps several times and has not been injured in any occasions. The traps that kill animals are allready illegal to set on dry land and has nothing to do with this bill. I do not support this bill in any way, it is just an attempt to force people to comform to their way of thinking.	Mar-05-2013
For	This bill provides some common sense, humane, provisions to prevent abuse to wildlife. For god sake its 2013 not 1800. Can't we please move past the barbaric inhumanity that creates a living hell for wildlife, disrupts ecosystems, persecutes naturally occurring predators, and ignores the sentiments of most people who are not trappers, ranchers or predator haters. This is a bill whose time has come and should be passed, now.	Mar-05-2013
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For	Animals cannot speak for themselves. I have heard of peoples dogs getting caught in a trap in a trail area frequented by myself and my dog and other friends with dogs. These are residential areas and should not have traps in these areas. I support this bill and ask for your support. I would like to see greater penalties for any cruelty to animals; not a slap on the hand.	Mar-05-2013
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Against	This Bill would create nothing but major problems. You would need to hire many more Game Wardens. For all of the theft and problems this would create.	Mar-05-2013
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For	Please vote for this bill. I feel it is important to register who a trap belongs to in case of neglect or damages and for me to be able to remove it in case it is in a location where it causes danger to me or my dogs. I also feel that trap visitation time needs to be shortened. A animal in a trap should not have to suffer for 96 hours. They have feelings too just like we do and we would not like to be caught in a trap for that long of a time. It is very painful. So please vote for this bill. Thank you.	Mar-05-2013
Against	This bill is designed to stop trapping all together! All of us hard working people of Nevada who enjoy trapping will not be able to trap due to there jobs. We urge all of our legislators to vote against this bill!!!	Mar-05-2013
For	All I can say is that it is about time! Stricter controls on trapping activity in Nevada have been needed for a long time. Many non-target animals, like my dog Sunshine, have been caught and injured in traps. Trapping is a dangerous activity for many reasons, not least of which is that there is no warning whatsoever and no identification on traps required. When you have had your own beloved dog caught and injured in a leghold trap, with no warning whatsoever, both you and your dog are never the same. Traps are concealed, both to animals and to people, including their pets and children. Not visiting traps, even within 96 hours, is a frequent trapper violation. Many traps are set much too near to recreation trails, buildings, roads, campgrounds and picnic areas. The Mt. Charleston area attracts many tourists, who are in danger that they know nothing of. The Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners is mostly made up of trappers, hunters and anglers who stick together. ALL the County Advisory Boards require that members have a license to kill wildlife. This is wrong. People who testify at these county boards are ridiculed. Much stricter regulations concerning trapping in this state are not only necessary, they are mandatory. Thank you.	Mar-05-2013
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For	The lack of registration required for me equates to a lack of transparency which always makes me think someone is hiding something. In addition if traps do not need to be monitored for 96 hours it seems that no matter what your IQ is its easy to figure this could very likely mean an animal is suffering for several days. That is not acceptable to me (and shouldn't be to anyone!)	Mar-05-2013
For	I support SB 213. Other areas in the country are able to conform to a 24 hour trap check. We should be able to as well. Why should our anmals suffer longer than in other states. The current 96 hr trap check also increases deaths of non-target wildlife. Is this ok just for trapper convenience? Please do not be fooled by those stating we need indiscriminate small predator control. We need diversity in our small carnivores in order to decrease disease transmission. There are reports from other states speculating that lyme diseae increases are due to a decrease in red fox numbers. We are starting to see an increase in other zoonotic diseases as well. With indiscriminate trapping, human disease transmission can increase because rodent populations flourish, which can increase host numbers for insects.	Mar-05-2013
For	Please pass SB 213. Indiscriminate trapping of animals is cruel and simply bad science. Being held in a trap for 24 hours is the most an animal should have to tolerate. I am sorry the trappers will be inconvenienced, but this is not about them, it is about our wildlife. Trappers make thousands of dollars off of our wildlife while only paying minimal amounts to NDoW. Traps must be identified or we can not punish those who break the law. It is not too cumbersome to place identification on traps. Traps should be marked so people walking dogs can avoid them and if a trap is causing danger to others, anyone should be able to remove or disturb it. Trapping is unspeakably cruel. If it is not going to be stopped on public lands entirely, it should at least have some limitations.	Mar-05-2013
For	Letting animals suffer for multiple days is not humane. To keep people and their pets save, traps have to be marked so people walking their dogs can avoid the areas. If you are a legal trapper, you can go and register a trap. If not, you are one of the illegal ones, not educated on how to safely trap, and in that case you have no business setting a trap (which is why you are fighting it in the first place). Too many cases of companion animals suffering and dying show there are too many wanna be trappers that don't know what they are doing. Humans and their pets need to be kept save. Once a trapper's kid gets the hand chopped to pieces in an unmarked trap all those against the bill will cry out. The bad thing is, innocent beings are put into danger. SUPPORT THIS BILL AND KEEP US SAFE!	Mar-05-2013
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Against	I don't mind trap registration, but flagging traps and a 24 hour trap check is ludicrous. Flagging would just serve to attract attention unneccessarily to legal traps and encourage thievery. The 96 hour trap check in place now works great and anything less is totally unncessary. A 24 hr check would all but stop trapping in Nevada. It would not be feasible or affordable. It would also serve to allow predator populations to grow out of control forcing taxpayer dollars to do predator control as well as making a big dent in Nevada's economy.	Mar-05-2013
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For	I hike with dogs in BLM land. One of my greatest fears is running into a trap and having it kill one of my dogs. We are no longer living in the wild west, as populations grow and people encroach, it is a sad fact that civilization must be be protected. While trapping used to be a viable and necessary way to survive, that is not longer the case. As with many professions that become obsolete the people who trap must learn to adapt to society and learn new ways to make a living, just like anybody else.	Mar-05-2013
Against	This is total madness and makes no sense. Every two years we hear from these anti-trapping, anti-hunting, anti-gun, anti-everything-in-our-heritage- tradition-and-culture-radicals. They do not like western culture and are hellbent on making sure we do not live it. This is why we need a Constitutional Amendment protecting our rights to trap, fish, and hunt. What will they attack next?	Mar-05-2013
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Against	This will essentially end the only reliable means of controlling predator populations in NV. I for one would not be able to continue trapping with the proposed changes in regulations. Trapping has been in my family for four generations. If this goes through my son who is now 6 will never know this tradition and way of life. Please do not pass this bill!	Mar-05-2013
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For	I am in favor of this bill. I am entirely against traps unless they are humane traps. People cannot indiscriminately trap animals and leave them stuck in a inhumane trap for very long. I am in favor of checking on traps every 24 hour period and that they need to be identified. Poisoning is entirely out of the question as it is a indiscriminate killing option which kills pets as well as other wildlife not intended to be poisoned. People should be allowed to release their pets or feral cats from these traps without penalty. Penalties for violation of the rules need to be strict and enforced. We all share this planet and the inhumane trapping of animals must stop. Please allow Nevada to become a safe haven for wildlife, people, pets and outdoor cats. Thank you.	Mar-05-2013
Against	This Bill is obviously created by someone who knows nothing about traping. It should not be considered. Whomever the special interest group, they do belong involved in this one. Please use some common sense.	Mar-05-2013
Against	The changes that are being requested in SB 213 will do nothing except encumber the regulations with rules that do not improve trapping. The registration of traps has been tried before and failed miserably. If you want a system to register traps that work the state would have to spend over half a million dollars to create a registration system similar to what is currently in effect to register automobiles. Marking traps and snares accomplishes nothing more that to provide a means for non-trappers to violate and destroy traps by the general public and anti-trappers.	Mar-05-2013
Against	I do not support the provisions that SB213 puts forth. I urge my state Legislators to vote agains the passage of this bill.	Mar-05-2013
Against	this could result in more trap and fur theft and limiting check trap times will greatly increase the difficulty managing animal numbers in more remote areas	Mar-05-2013
For	This is a safety and personal responsibility issue and should be passed!!!!	Mar-05-2013
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For	This bill is long overdue and contains provisions that make good sense and are good for public safety as well. I urge passage.	Mar-05-2013
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Against	I am totally against this bill as it will basically eliminate trapping as a means to control predators in the state. Predator managment is vital to rebuilding our deer herds and trapping them is an affective way of managing them. It is much more affective than hunting predators and the trappers are putting money into the state while doing this. Other ways of managing predators that are extremely effective have been outlawed or are so expensive that they can't be done enough to be effective. In an age where state and federal budgets are upside down we can't afford to eliminate a viable way to control predators in the state of Nevada.	Mar-05-2013
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Against	This bill would authorize those philosophically opposed to trapping to remove the now-flagged traps, thereby interfering with a lawful and licensed activity.	Mar-05-2013
Against	I think that by implementing the limitations that are being recommended in this bill would pose more of a detriment and safety concern. The safety aspects involved with someone who does not know how to handle or disable a live trap is a huge safety concern, and the majority of experienced trappers conceal their traps in areas were there is the least foot traffic by humans and domestic animals. Those that do not follow the current regulations as written, should be dealt with according to the current regulation. The public should leave the disarmament of live traps to the Dept. of Wildlife Law Enforcement, and utilize the Operation Game Thief hotline to report any game law violations to ensure safety.	Mar-05-2013
Against	Don't you have something better to do? Check the unemployment rate.	Mar-05-2013
Against	I Michael D. Gowan am opposed to SB213.I am a trapper,hunter,professional guide,fisherman, and family man.I make 100% of my income from these activities.I am not opposed to trap registration.However I am very opposed to making it legal for the public to remove traps belonging to any trapper.All this would do is create a great deal of conflict.Also it would give anti trappers a virtual right to follow legal trappers around in the field and molest their traps.This will cause conflict in the field. I do not agree with short trap check times as nevada is a large state. It takes a lot of time to get anywhere in Nevada.There may be issues in certain counties in Nevada regarding trapping.Yet I believe it can be solved in other ways.There is bad representation in everything in this world.Dont punish everyone for the actions of a few. How about a required trapper education course for all trapping liscense holders.That would educate people not alienate them.I am a 5th generation trapper in my family.I would like to continue the tradition with my children and grandchildren.Under this proposed regulation I would not be able to do so logistically.	Mar-05-2013
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Against	Their are folks that have no clue about life in rural Nevada that are constantly trying to limit or remove our rights. The department of Wildlife has done a good job managing the state's wildlife and this bill is rediculous. It would be impossible to check traps every 24hrs considering the distances traveled to check a trapline. Thanks for your consideration. Please vote against this bill.	Mar-05-2013
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Against	This really a foolish Bill.	Mar-05-2013
Against	Sb213 will take job's away from Nevada citizens. The unemployment rate for Nevada is 10%, Trappers work very hard to feed there family's, pay there bills, take care of there children . Now is not the time to kill job's. The state of Nevada is spending a lot of money right now on sage hen research to come up with a management plan in order to keep them off the endangered species list, witch will affect Nevada mining and geothermal , farming , ranching and a hole lot more. Sb213 directly contradicts Nevadas efforts to keep the sage hen off of the endangered species list. Sb213 is bad for Nevada, Please do not vote for it . Thank you..	Mar-05-2013
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Against	This would increase thievery,halt game management and essentually destroy Trapping in the State of Nevada.	Mar-05-2013
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Against	Most people do this as a hobby along with a full time job. It is not feasible for a 24 hr. check law. The 96 hr. check law limits the amount of traps a person sets because they are required to check traps in the middle of their work week. Also, marking your traps with a flag would show thieves where traps are located. Nobody should be allowed to remove or setoff a trap that is legally set.	Mar-05-2013
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Against	although I don't trap, I know many people are averse to the practice and routinely steal legally set traps in our state. Requiring trappers to flag each trap will only serve to increase the amount of theft. This proposed legislation is reckless and not well thought-out. While I believe the intentions are righteous, were it to pass, the consequences would be devastating and would promote further thefts. Additionally, an increase in the frequency of visiting traps would force trappers to set their traps closer to their homes. Most live withing city and town limits. There was a large push over the last few years to restrict trapping to more remote areas away from civilization. This proposed legislation would serve to reverse the steps that were taken by forcing trappers to move their traps closer to their homes.	Mar-04-2013
Against	What??? Are you kidding me. Giving the public the right to tamper with or remove traps. That's legalizing stealing from others. The entire bill is outragous	Mar-04-2013
Against	This bill is nothing more than a very poor try to cover up the fact that the anti's want all trapping stopped.	Mar-04-2013
Against	This is and anti trapping bill. This bill could be extremely harmful because it would decrease the ability to have any type of predator control which would have a grave effect on wildlife and sportsman for generations of Nevada's to come. Please oppose!!	Mar-04-2013
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Against	I am not a trapper. This bill is was written and is designed to due away with trapping altogether. Trapping will be first and then? The antis claim it is only Trapping that they wish to stop, but almost in the same breath make disparaging remarks about hunting in general.	Mar-04-2013
Against	Dear sir. As a native Nevadan I have Trapped hunted and Fished this wonderful state all my life, I have also passed these traditions to my sons. SB 213 as it is written will be a unreasonable knee jerk reaction to those who do not understand predator control and the diminishing habitat that affects all game animals. Please leave the trapping laws and regulation to the Dept of Wildlife as they have done a honorable job managing this resource over the years. Respectfully: Aaron Yohey 9610 Matterhorn Blvd Reno Nv 89506	Mar-04-2013
Against	This needs to end. Stop changing things that aren't broke. I see no problems with the current rules and regulations set. The changes will only allow people to steal from others or trapping to go away all together. Without trapping the predator population would grow taking money out of the states pocket. More predators equals more predator control charged to the state. The sportsmen and women of Nevada should make these decisions not someone sitting behind a desk.	Mar-04-2013
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Against	Absolutely ridicules bill	Mar-04-2013
Against	This is a terrible bill. Post signs? Are you kidding me. Invites theft. What if the sign blows down in the wind? Or is stolen. There are a million problems with this. Dumb, dumb and dumber.	Mar-04-2013
Against	There in nothing wrong with the present method of trapping. Why fix it if its not broken. If you require a warning flag them this could lead to theft and vandalism of a persons trap.	Mar-04-2013
Against	This bill is nothing but an attempt to make trapping animals unfeasible for the common man. They are using this to hit trappers im the pocketbook. Many trappers have full time jobs and cannot check every 24hours. These trappers travel more than 50 miles to check and it would be undoable in both time and money aspects. the flagging of traps is also a joke and will cost trappers thousands in stolen equipment and fur. There is nothing this bill introduces that makes sense. What makes you think that people breaking the law will register their traps? That is another way to stop the honest man, $10 a trap? That will cost the average trapper $1000. all in all its just a way to keep the honest man out.	Mar-04-2013
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Against	DO NOT PASS	Mar-04-2013
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Against	Stongly opposed! These issues keep being raised, discussed, considered, and voted down by County Advisory Boards to Manage Wildlife, the Wildlife Commission, and the Legislature. Please stop wasting time on these bills. Trap registration was previously tried in this state and was a disaster for everyone. A 24 hour trap check would concentrate trappers closer to towns and cities. This legislation is bad news all the way around. Do the right think and vote NO on it for the last time.	Mar-04-2013
Against	This bill will make it impossible to participate in one of Nevada's most historic activities.To pass this bill would be comparable to passing a 20 mph speed limit on our freeway systems.I strongly oppose sb213	Mar-04-2013
Against	Portions of this bill are rediculous. Flagging traps will only encourage trap thieves and it is not feasible to increase the frequency of trap checks. Trapping and all other wildlife issues are best left up to the Board of Wildlife Commissioners and the Nevada Dept. of Wildlife.	Mar-04-2013
Against	The Nevada Department of Wildlife manages all of the furbeares in the State in a scientific manner which allows for sustrainable harvest using internationally approved methods. This bill has only one objective and that is to eliminate the consuptive use of wildlife by animal right groups.	Mar-04-2013
Against	Please leave wildlife related laws to the Nevada Wildlife Commission. Very poorly written bill that would allow individuals to tamper with traps (break the current law). The 24 hour trap check would see more trapping near towns and cities. Please use science and not emotions when creating new laws and regulations.	Mar-04-2013
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Against	This bill has no benefit to the public except to further deplete the coffers. For example where would the money come from to replicate a data base much like the dept of transportation currently use? To be able to move or tamper with a set trap is like saying I don't like how or where that person parked their vehicle and I have a right to go and move it. Question comes up are you tampering with it or stealing it? Are you now going to tie up more time with judges? The issue of visitation....a regulation was just passed to move the distance from a dwelling to 1/2 mile now in congested areas, which was basically telling trappers to go farther away and now you are telling them to say close so you can visit it each day now. What back up info is being presented to warrant just a drastic change? The NBC station in Las Vegas has been showing segments about how many pets have been attacked by wildlife and have been killed. I think the new regulation should be repleaed and replaced with a 500 foot setback to dimish the amount of wildlife coming into communities. If the trapped are PERMANETLY martked then that means if someone stole a trap and illegally set it then you would be liable for life...this hardly seems fair! I see a lot of beauracratic regulation that would accomplish nothing. Trappers are the most regulated group in Nevada. They must furnish a jaw bone and have each bobcat pelt sealed which adds another cost to the sportsman. A fisherman doesn't pay for each fish he catches as an example. I believe this bill has no merits to support it...please oppose it in its entirety!!!	Mar-04-2013
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Against	This is just another way for the anti's to take a right away from sportsman. If this were to pass it would just make it one step closer to the complete ban of trapping which is their end goal.	Mar-04-2013
Against	The job of regulating trapping should be left to the Nevada Bord of Wildlife Commissioners.	Mar-04-2013
Against	The antis are at it. If you put a 24 hour trap check on trapping you will put most trappers out of the sport. Nevada is so vast you cant get back in 24 hr.	Mar-04-2013

77th (2013) SessionOpinions

77th (2013) Session
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