So far, 435 people voted AGAINST a trap ban, compared to 5 in favor.

Done, good luck

The trap restriction bill is now the 11th most popular. With only 5 in approval for the change. The two comments that people in favor of the bill mention needing more humane traps and suffering animals, both of which are emotional opinion. I’ve read every comment and most of the comments from those opposed to bill have been sticking to a lot of facts which include data taken from trappers to help biologist understand the animals we are trapping, benefits in population control, the renewable resource of fur, pastime and heritage, and a huge one is to help with predation on the Sage Grouse. Sage Grouse is a very big conversation in the West. With fires destroying sage flats and being replaced with cheat grouse, sage grouse numbers have been low and many are pushing to have them protected with the endangered species act. Nevada is one of the last strong holds with native and wild sage grouse. The ending of trapping would be bad for the sage grouse population. These are the kinds of facts that help promote trapping. It’s only day one of a multi-month fight. Let’s keep it going!!!!

Excellent point on the sage grouse!!!!

Done, with this as my comment:

A common misconception regarding the leghold trap is it's purported cruelty to an animal. In fact, modern leghold traps are designed to hold an animal unharmed. Modern wildlife biologists commonly use the leghold trap as an important tool for mammal research as they are able to capture animals unharmed and release them. Economically, damaged animals are worth less at resale and therefore it is in the best interest of the trapper to use humane methods such as a foothold trap to capture animals.

Boom, I was nice...

Looking at the other comments I guess I got a little long-winded LOL.

There is another Nevada bill against coyote hunting contests:

SB487 Makes it unlawful to conduct or participate in certain competitions in which coyotes are taken. (BDR 45-1156)

Got er done!

Both bills are in the top 5 most popular and it only took 48 hours with around 90% of the votes opposed to the bills. We need to try to get them in the top 2. Thanks for all the support so far. We are definitely making a point!!!!

The Southern Nevada Coalition of Wildlife just announced that SB487, calling for the ban of coyote hunting contest, has been pulled!!!!!! They got flooded with emails, calls, and polls. We need to put all that energy to AB437 to stop that one as well.

The fight isn’t over but we thank everyone who has helped so far. Let’s keep it up and continue to make it a winning year for sportsmen!!!

https://m.facebook.com/SouthernNevadaCoalitionforWildlife/

I sent one in.

Commented on both bills. That's great to hear that the contest bill has been pulled. That bill was outrageous! The trapping bill is roughly 13-1 against it and is sitting at #5 on the most commented list. Good job trappers, keep it up! Good luck Nevada! NM is pulling for you!

Assembly Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining
Wednesday, April 03, 2019
4:00 PM
Room 3138 of the Legislative Building, 401 S. Carson St., Carson City, NV.
Videoconferenced to Room 4401 of the Grant Sawyer State Office Building, 555 E. Washington Ave., Las Vegas, NV.

AB473 Classic Revises provisions relating to trapping. (BDR 45-904)
Sponsors: Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining

done

Done and comments left.

Against both bills and left my honest opinions on both matters. Best of luck Nevada trappers. PA has your back.

Done. Thanks for the heads up.

WE MADE IT TO NUMBER 2 ON THE POLLS!!!!!! We are making a huge impression on everyone and I’m sure other states are watching. Now we need to send emails. Bellow is the assembly memebers on the committee that will be doing the first voting on the bill. Please send emails and be VERY RESPECTFUL when you write them. They are all Democrats, but they are willing to vote either way and we fell very fortunate to have people like them in the assembly.

Shannon.BilbrayAxelrod@asm.state.nv.us
Alex.Assefa@asm.state.nv.us
Maggie.Carlton@asm.state.nv.us
Sarah.Peters@asm.state.nv.us
Howard.Watts@asm.state.nv.us

Its best to send individual emails, but if you don't have time you can send one to the email below.

asmNRAM@asm.state.nv.us (email for the entire committee). Ask that your comment be distributed to the committee

REMEMBER TO BE RESPECTFUL!!! Members of the anti group were barred from attending meetings because of death threats they made towards Trapping Association Members. Multiple Assembly and Senate members, most of which are on the fence with how they will vote, mentioned that the anti group lost a lot of credibility because of rude and emotion driven comments. Facts will trump emotion.

One main point is that SB 213 a few years ago made areas around town a 48 hour check. Trappers left those areas, coyote problems doubled. NDOW's own reports show coyote problems have had a 23% increase every year since then. The point to make with legislators is: 48 hours doesn't work; it makes coyote problems increase exponentially. We've had countless pets eaten by coyotes and at least one human attack in the valley -- if you vote in favor of this bill, you are not only ensuring this problem increases, you are going to make it happen statewide. Do you want to be responsible for that??

Sage Grouse are a hot topic with their numbers being in the critical range because of habitat loss. Restricting trappers and shortening trap checks will increase predation on Sage Grouse which will reduce their numbers even more.

Internet response is a good way to win these battles. Montana last year, New Mexico earlier this year, now Nevada. We can win if we stick together and get involved.

Much thanks to everyone who has taken the time to respond.