new jersey needs your help

I hope it isnt too late, but they are trying to ban our pull only dp traps. acr 25 was herd yesterday and was sent out of committee, 2nd reading yesterday. we need everyone we can get to contact our assembly for acr 25 and senate for scr 11 please ask them to oppose these two bills. they are trying to say this trap falls under our foothold band. the antias showed them a video of a 1.5 foot hold in a box and when they set it off red dye splattered all over and said that is what we are using. thy also said they catch everything from pets to coyotes to river otter and just spreading outright lies. if you are from nj contact your assembly and the senators listed below, everyone else if you could call the senators we would really appreciate it. we need all the support we can get.
here is a list of people we need contacted
Senators
Bob Smith (D) (732) 752-0770
Linda R. Greenstein (D) (609) 395-9911
Christopher "Kip" Bateman (R) (908) 526-3600
Richard J. Codey (D) (973) 535-5017
Samuel D. Thompson (R) (732) 607-7580

if you would like to email them you can go to this site, click on their name then click Contact your legislator(s), verry simple and quick
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/abcroster.asp

thanks for all you help

NJ sux.

Phone number?

Too late for Committee...
It was passed in Committee 3-1 with 1 abstaining.

Stay tuned for more from the Associations im sure.

1-800-LEA-VENJ.

2 years....

http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/abcroster.asp
here is the list of legislators. if you click on their name it has their phone number and also a contact by email selection. thanks for any and all support

yea it is out of committee but I believe now it goes to legislators then to govenor if I am not mistaken. correct me if I am wrong.

also here is a link to new jersey furharvesters facebook. they have phone numbers to call.

https://m.facebook.com/njfurharvesters/p...48&__tn__=E

I emailed all of the assemblymen posted.

it glides right through committee.
we have to stop it on the next step.

bumping to the top, we need every ones help to stop this in the committee

I emailed all.

thank you poppop

the new jersey trappers association and myself would like to thank paul for allowing us to ask for support on his site

YOU need to oppose ACR25 and SCR11 NOW
BY What ever means that you are most comfortable with -- email, phone or fax -- you need to contact your local legislators - both Assembly and Senate because time is running out again! Encourage your friends and family to do the same.

These resolutions are being pushed forward in an effort to take the DP Trap away. They want to compare it to a steel-jawed leg hold trap which is NOT true.

If both of these resolutions pass the two houses, it becomes LAW!

Please contact your local legislators, not just once, but over and over, to voice your opinion.

Link to find your Assembly members and Senators:
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/municipalities.asp

Link to ACR125 - http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/ACR/125_I1.HTM

Link to SCR11 - http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/SCR/11_I1.HTM

This information that follows is from our previous email blast: "The encapsulating trap or commonly known as the Dog Proof Trap (DP trap) is not the same type trap as the steel jawed leg hold trap that was banned in 1984. This trap has its own classification in the North American trap standards (BMP) and The International Trap Standards (ISO) The DP Trap in fact would have been an alternate trap for raccoons if it was developed at that time of the legislation to be implemented as stated in the 1984 Statue 23:4-22.4 portion of the law banning the steel jawed leg hold trap. The DP Trap was not in use at the time of the 1984 ban so there for could not be adopted to fulfill the total law. This trap fills all the criteria of the law as the adopted trap and the NJ Fish and Wildlife Council acted in accordance of the law both in the trap and adopting an alternative trap.

What I do is write a message that is fairly universal such as: "I oppose SCR175 and am highly concerned about the possibility of increased rabies in animals in my area."

IT IS NOW OR NEVER. PLEASE MAKE THE CALL and then get at least two more people to do the same. If we lose the DP it will not stop there.

Thank you,

Pola Galie
Member, New Jersey Trappers Association
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District Office: 176 Route 70, Suite 13, Medford, NJ 08055 (609) 654-1498

Senator Diane B. Allen Republican Votes by Bill Votes by Subject
District Office: 504 Route 130 North, Suite 100, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 (856) 314-8835

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Senator Gerald Cardinale Republican Votes by Bill Votes by Subject
District Office: 350 Madison Ave., Cresskill, NJ 07626 (201) 567-2324
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ACR25 has come out of committee it now will go to the floor for a vote. Senate SCR11 has not been voted on in committee yet. These are resolutions to the 1984 leg hold ban saying that the DP Trap is a steel jawed leg hold.. if these 2 resolutions pass floors then it becomes law. does not go to governors desk. they are trying to change intent of the 84 ban from banning steel jawed leg holds to mean all foot traps. we need every active and inactive trapper along with every outdoorsmen in NJ to call or right as often as they can to oppose SCR11 to the senate and ACR25 to the Assembly. This is more than a anti trapping issue, if they can change intent on legislation then they will go after hunters next. this is the real thing. Simple say I oppose ACR25 or I oppose SCR11.

the link ACR125 is the wrong link the resolution against the DP trap is ACR25

the link ACR125 is the wrong link the resolution against the DP trap is ACR25

I sent all for ACR125, as stated above. Will have to resend

I sent all for ACR125, as stated above. Will have to resend

Please also call your assembly people about Acr 25. Very important to also call all the senators on the Senate Environment & Energy Committee. Thats where the resolution SCR 11 is right now . If we can keep it in the committee it will help greatly. Thanks to all that are writing and calling. Don't stop now call and write weekly or better twice a week. "They" are making a lot of noise about this. All sportsmen have to do the same before its too late.

just got done emailing them again falcon. my boy will be emailing tonight

Resent to Senators & Assemblyman to oppose ACR25 and I oppose SCR11.

http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/ACR/25_I1.HTM

sorry

copied and pasted what was sent to me.

Sent out emails/called again today. (Saturday)
I oppose SCR11 and I oppose ACR25.

Got to be more help on this site.

Is there a problem with forwarding the same email over and over from the same email address ?? Just asking

nope just keep sending

NJ and out of staters we need to move NOW
On the 20th of Oct that's right this Thursday, The assembly floor will vote to ban the DP trap again. What they want to do is change the intent of the 1984 legislation to fit what they want today. truth is they want to stop trapping. And the DP is the first step. They are doing this with false statement, (I am not allowed to say the word lies) This is a very bad place to be, as if they can change intent on this legislation they can then do it anywhere they want just because they don't like something. Science and BMP testing shows that the DP trap or Encapsulating trap is not the same as the steel jawed trap that was banned. yet in a video the AR groups sent out to the Legislators showed a Steel Jawed leg hold in a clear box and said is what NJ Fish and Wildlife is calling a Encapsulating trap. we need to call every Assemblymen and women this week every day. we need to make the phone ring off the wall. they need to not only hear from trappers but also outdoorsmen and women. Please take 5 mins every day till Thursday to call at least your 2 assembly persons and tell them you oppose ACR25 and you oppose them trying to change intent of the 1984 legislation.



Shoot over to the NJ fur harvesters Face Book page for example letter and list of assembly persons. NJ Trappers also has list of Assembly persons

I emailed a bunch. Including my own.

Sent out emails/called again today. (Monday 10/17)
I oppose SCR11 and I oppose ACR25.

I did the same pop pop, should have a few more calls as we put close to 30 through class this weekend. for everone else on here I am attaching a link. all you have to do is copy all the assembly men email address in your "to" line in email and say you oppose acr25 and scr11. its quick and simple and you can contact them all in one email. act now the assembly vote is thursday.
https://anjrpc.site-ym.com/page/CombinedLegEmailAddr

Emailed all of them today.

Zero responses so far...

I got a couple today

Called, emailed, and wrote letters. Wife and all friends called as well. Passed along to several hunting clubs. Hopefully the hunters will call as well.

Assembly will most likely pass Need to keep the pressure up on them though make them see the we are opposed to ACR25 we need to hit the Senate committee hard now with calls and writing opposing SCR11. Then go right to the senate floor also. Need to stop in committee but in case we can't we need to be working on floor. the video that the AR groups made with the 1.5 steel jawed leg hold in the box and calling it an encapsulating trap really did some damage. It looks like maybe and I may be wrong but the legislators may not doing any fact checking!!!!! Need to point that out. The encapsulating trap we are using is the Dog Proof not a steel jawed leg hold.

I'll do what I can but I think imma start planning a move to a better state.

I know a bunch of people who been calling and emailing, I just hope they are listining to us. every time I call I just get Secretary and they say they will pass message along.

Just finished today's rounds of calls/emails. Ive seem to have more success selling this to my hunting friends by piggybacking SCR-11 to S-2702 (the bear bill) Telling people to mention both bills when contacting their legislator. The possibility of losing the bear hunt and not being able to bait deer in "bear habitat" is a big motivator.

Sent out emails/called again today. (Tuesday 10/18)
I oppose SCR11 and I oppose ACR25.

we need to stay with it. Non trapping outdoorsmen and women now see what is going on with the bear bill no time to play.

Sent out emails/called again today. (Wednesday 10/19)
I oppose SCR11 and I oppose ACR25.

There has to be more people from NJ on here to help.
Delaware, Pa, Md, NY, and all other states we(NJ) need you to call also. Cause you will be next.
Did Newt quit this site.

I was able to reach some hunters and get them to call and email about the bear bill and also oppose acr25 & scr11.

Got a few responses so far, not many. I don't have the time to call. Always to late.

I got one response that basically stated that public exposers to rabies is another issue with these traps. Apparently...

I got the same responce saying he agreed with me but wanted to look into rabies exposure and he might make a motion to send it back to second reading

Yep.

one hour

Sent out emails/called again today. (Thursday 10/20)
I oppose SCR11 and I oppose ACR25.

well it passed assembly, everyone start contacting legislators to stop it in the Senate

Wasn't even close..

Watch for new movement on the snare or coni.. They'll no doubt be looking to seize on the momentum IMO.

mud your right wasent close if i recall it was something like 51-10-11.

start working on the senate committee.

Sent out emails/called again today. (Friday 10/21)
I oppose SCR11 and that I opposed ACR25.

The leghold trap ban resolution passed the full New Jersey Assembly today! Thanks to APLNJ's Sue Russell, Angi Metler, Doreen Frega, Doris Lin, Jay Lassiter and Janine Motta and Brian Hackett from HSUS for lobbying today. Great work! Next step... the Senate.


from the Animal Protection League of NJ's facebook page

we need to stop this. one voting session away from passing.

Need our own lobbyists/ representatives to counter the false narratives of the APL

Need our own lobbyists/ representatives to counter the false narratives of the APL

S-2702 made it out of committee 3-2. Onto the full senate.

1 day before the vote a kid was attacked and bitten by a raccoon that tested positive for rabies
http://mansfieldpd.org/raccoon-that-attacked-child-tests-positive-for-rabies-102116

another kid attacked in january
http://abc7ny.com/news/raccoon-attacks-6-year-old-boy-on-way-to-school-in-elmwood-park/1175777/

Ill be referencing this article in my letters to the senators this week.

i put both links in my letter to them last night

Just sent out more emails. I included a picture of the boy and the link.

Sent out emails/called again today. (Sunday 10/23)
I oppose SCR11 and that I opposed ACR25.

Sent out emails/called again today. (MONDAY 10/24)
I oppose SCR11 and that I opposed ACR25.

way to keep on it pop pop.I missed sunday trying to recoup from saturdays sothern opener, but back sending today

ACR25 has passed, we lost that battle. our sights are now on the senate, we need to key in on SCR11 now the Committee needs to hear we oppose it along with the district floor.

Sent out emails/called again today. (Tuesday 10/25)
I oppose SCR11 and that I opposed ACR25.

pop pop no need to oppose Acr25, that passed last week with the assembly. just need to oppose SCR11 now, contact all the legislators

Yup

Lesniak is trying to get it posted by the environmental committee on Nov 3. Keep calling

what does posted mean, vote on nov 3 or put it on schedule to be voted on

He will try to get the environmental committee to vote on it, then onto the full senate if it gets out of committee.

You can view this on Lesniaks facebook page.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Wednesday) 10/26 )
I oppose SCR11.

when you send emails I was told in the bcc line insert this address
animalcontrolpro@comcast.net
so they can make sure they are keeping a correct count of opposes

I have been sending everything through this site.
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/abcroster.asp
It lists all Senators and there home sites/contacts

njtrapper1980,
Its electronic email.
Where do you want "animalcontrolpro@comcast.net" to be placed.
In the Title or in the Message.
I don't see any bbc line.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Thursday ) 10/27 )
I oppose SCR11.
I am yet to get a human when calling any phone numbers.
Also, most of the electronic emails that I have sent, have got no response. Only a few were quick responses saying my emails were received and will be looked at.

I got a responce back yesterday from a assemblymen that I emailed weeks ago before the first vote, he responded to me saying thanks for supporting acr25. I was like (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman), guess he didnt read it

Good to know that lesniak is advised by a convicted criminal http://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2008/a4068-06-opn.html

i had them say, oh you oppose the BEAR trap bill?

and tell me how great Lesniak is and how he saves animals. my reply was, politicians have zero place in wildlife management.

gona be a tough fight.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Friday ) 10/28 )
I oppose SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Friday ) 10/28 )
I oppose SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Saturday ) 10/29 )
I oppose SCR11.

is anybody else from jersey calling/sending letters? we need everybody and their friends to be calling.

Last I heard, the appellate court ruled against the bill.

they didnt rule against the bill, the bill is still on the table, continue calling and writing senators

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Sunday ) 10/30 )
I oppose SCR11.

UB, can we get the NTA to address this nationally like the Montana public land issue? APL has nuts from all over the country calling in. Would be nice to have national support.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Monday ) 10/31 )
I oppose SCR11.

sent mine today also

Got a response today from an asm. I emailed a while ago. He wrote "I too believe foothold traps are inhumane..."
What!?! Did you even read the email?

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Tuesday ) 11/01 )
I oppose SCR11.

To get things in prospective. The law suit was ruled that the DP trap is not a Steel jawed leg hold and that the Fish and Wildlife council has the authority to adopt this trap as a replacement for the Leg hold. That is good but the war is still not over. The senate can still act on the SCR11 and place the DP trap into the banned category. We need to keep telling the Senate committee and the senate floor in a respectful way that we want them to look at science and facts on the DP trap. To seek real information and council on the trap from the authorities like Fish and Wildlife, BMP’s for examples. To look at the fact that with just one season the DP trap increased the raccoon take by 5000 raccoons, with low fur prices, and NO negative impact on pets, livestock or humans. This is important for NJ as we are on the edge of another rabies outbreak. right now, our numbers are back to the late 80's numbers. If we hit the 90's numbers, the pockets of rabies will go state wide again like it did in the 1990. This tool can increase the raccoon catch with more efficiently with less non-targets catches with a higher social acceptance once folks see the trap. We need to show that the DP trap does not cause the damage and animals can be released when set properly. The trap is a for the most part a species-specific trap for raccoons and opossums, Non-targets such as dog will not be caught by the pull system. the DP trap is not a steel jawed foot trap. The trap is the best tool to control the raccoons in the state of NJ with the least amount of negative problems.

We need to stay on facts when writing emails. for some reason phone calls, may not be documented correctly we are advising folks to call but e mails are important. When you email, please BCC the email to njfedtrap@gmail.com so we can have a record of the emails being sent.

sorry ron for bcc'ing you again last night on your work email, I didnt get text of new address till just after I hit send

Ron,
I HAVE BEEN USING THIS SITE FOR ALL EMAIL CONTACTS.
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/abcroster.asp
I DONT SEE ANYWHERE TO COPY THE njfedtrap@gmail.com
Is that what you mean "copy" when you say "BCC"
Please let me know.
Thanks

yea pop pop if you use that site you wont be able to bcc (blind copy) ron.the way I do it is copy all the email address from a site I will attach in this post then just paste them all at one time in "to" in my email. this way I can send them all a email at one time. just the way I do it.
https://anjrpc.site-ym.com/page/CombinedLegEmailAddr

OK, that's a lot easier. What were you putting/saying in your emails.

pop pop your over your private message limit but here was my last responce.

please oppose scr11, A three Judge panel of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court found in a unanimous decision that the N.J. Fish and Game Council acted within its rights and the intent of the 1984 law that banned the steel jawed leg hold trap when it legalized the dog proof trap for use during the 2015/2016 trapping season. The court also ruled that the dog proof trap was not a steel jawed leg hold trap as defined in the 1984 law. The trap that was in question is “foot enclosing” and does not operate as jaws with only one movable side of the trap.

New Jersey rabid raccoon attacks have been endangering public health for some time. These are just a few of the instances where the public was effected and endangered.

· Boonton Township, Morris County Park, July 27, 2016. A 76-year-old Morris County man was attacked by a raccoon, park closed after attack.

· A rabid raccoon attacks and mauls a six-year-old boy on his way to school in Elmwood Park, N.J. January, 28, 2016.

· Police warning residents of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. after Raccoon attacks. June 20, 2016.

· A raccoon attacks terrifying neighbors in Denville.

Despite an expanding raccoon population in New Jersey and the high rate of rabies found in that population, the New Jersey Assembly voted to ban the use of the encapsulated Dog Proof trap as a means of controlling raccoons.

Subsequently this new trap was reviewed by the New Jersey Attorney General who found it to be a legal alternative to the steel jawed leg hold trap that was banned by statute in 1985 and the results from the first seasons use of this trap indicates an increase in the raccoon harvest and not a single reported case of a non-targeted species being captured

TRENTON -- A relatively new type of animal trap was deemed not cruel and inhumane, and can continue to be used in New Jersey, a state appellate court has ruled. Enclosed foothold traps are an acceptable way to trap opossums and raccoons and do not...
http://www.nj.com/monmouth/index.ssf/2016/11/controversial_trap_can_be_used_in_nj_court_says.html

Sent out NEW email today. ( Wednesday ) 11/02 )
I oppose SCR11.

Please keep calling, sending letters and emails to the senators and the committee. Yes the lawsuit went our way but we are not out of the woods yet. Also when sending the e-mails make sure in the BCC space write in njfedtrap@gmail.com This is important. The other thing I would like to say is that there are many organizations working together on this issue. For now keep sending to the senators and committee.

emailed today

Sent out email today. (Thursday) 11/03
I oppose SCR11.

keep calling and emailing and dont forget to bcc njfedtrap@gmail.com in email. it looks like Sen. Raymond Lesniak my introduce another bill on friday.
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/11/how_as_nj_court_convinced_these_bone-crushing_trap.html

Sent out email today. (Friday) 11/04
I oppose SCR11.

Sent out email today. (Saturday) 11/05
I oppose SCR11.

Sent out email today. (Sunday) 11/06
I oppose SCR11.

Sent out email today. (Monday) 11/07
I oppose SCR11.

So, from what Ron was saying at the convention yesterday, the new bill to start calling to oppose is S-2750. Although I have not found it online as of yet.

How would it change. What happened to SRC11

Please keep emailing opposing the senate SCR11 and also add in there that you Oppose S2750 also remember to BCC njfedtrap@gmail.com Calls are good also but the emails can be tracked.

Please keep emailing opposing the senate SCR11 and also add in there that you Oppose S2750 also remember to BCC njfedtrap@gmail.com Calls are good also but the emails can be tracked.

PopPop the wording on S2750 is very open the words certain traps is used this is not known what traps they are trying to ban

So what do you want the email to state on S2750

jonsesie is right with the wording on the new bill is so vague they could basically ban any and all traps including cable restraints.lesniax is spearhedding this one also.

This is what I put in the email I sent.
Please oppose SCR11 & S2750, A three Judge panel of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court found in a unanimous decision that the N.J. Fish and Game Council acted within its rights and the intent of the 1984 law that banned the steel jawed leg hold trap when it legalized the dog proof trap for use during the 2015/2016 trapping season. The court also ruled that the dog proof trap was not a steel jawed leg hold trap as defined in the 1984 law. The trap that was in question is “foot enclosing” and does not operate as jaws with only one movable side of the trap.

New Jersey rabid raccoon attacks have been endangering public health for some time. These are just a few of the instances where the public was effected and endangered.

· Boonton Township, Morris County Park, July 27, 2016. A 76-year-old Morris County man was attacked by a raccoon, park closed after attack.

· A rabid raccoon attacks and mauls a six-year-old boy on his way to school in Elmwood Park, N.J. January, 28, 2016.

· Police warning residents of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. after Raccoon attacks. June 20, 2016.

· A raccoon attacks terrifying neighbors in Denville.

Despite an expanding raccoon population in New Jersey and the high rate of rabies found in that population, the New Jersey Assembly voted to ban the use of the encapsulated Dog Proof trap as a means of controlling raccoons.

Subsequently this new trap was reviewed by the New Jersey Attorney General who found it to be a legal alternative to the steel jawed leg hold trap that was banned by statute in 1985 and the results from the first seasons use of this trap indicates an increase in the raccoon harvest and not a single reported case of a non-targeted species being captured

When talking to folks we need to key in on Dog proof or dp. The AR groups are telling every one that we are using the Foot trap. old trappers that quite trapping 30 years ago when we started using cable are calling me excited that we are getting the foot trap back!!!! Wrong we will never get the Foot trap back in NJ. the dog proof trap also has a calming effect on dog men knowing that this trap is not going to catch the dogs.

Here is the link to the vid the groups sent out to our legislators notice the traps that is on the intro and the trap they demo as a encapsulating trap. and people believe this stuff.

https://awionline.org/content/animal-pro...turn-new-jersey

emails sent, ron let us know if you hear any new info on the new bill tonight

E-Mails sent to committee members and to my district senator.

Sent out email today. Tuesday 11/08
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

The Dog proof trap (DP Trap) is not the same as the OLD steel foot trap.
Please oppose SCR11 & S2750, A three Judge panel of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court found in a unanimous decision that the N.J. Fish and Game Council acted within its rights and the intent of the 1984 law that banned the steel jawed leg hold trap when it legalized the dog proof trap for use during the 2015/2016 trapping season. The court also ruled that the dog proof trap was not a steel jawed leg hold trap as defined in the 1984 law. The trap that was in question is “foot enclosing” and does not operate as jaws with only one movable side of the trap.

New Jersey rabid raccoon attacks have been endangering public health for some time. These are just a few of the instances where the public was effected and endangered.

· Boonton Township, Morris County Park, July 27, 2016. A 76-year-old Morris County man was attacked by a raccoon, park closed after attack.

· A rabid raccoon attacks and mauls a six-year-old boy on his way to school in Elmwood Park, N.J. January, 28, 2016.

· Police warning residents of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. after Raccoon attacks. June 20, 2016.

· A raccoon attacks terrifying neighbors in Denville.

Despite an expanding raccoon population in New Jersey and the high rate of rabies found in that population, the New Jersey Assembly voted to ban the use of the encapsulated Dog Proof trap as a means of controlling raccoons.

Subsequently this new trap was reviewed by the New Jersey Attorney General who found it to be a legal alternative to the steel jawed leg hold trap that was banned by statute in 1985 and the results from the first seasons use of this trap indicates an increase in the raccoon harvest and not a single reported case of a non-targeted species being captured

keep emailing and calling opposing scr11 but also state you oppose s2750 like pop pop did above. from what I understand the new bill may come out on friday and untill then we wont know exactly what it says. as more info becomes available I will update you. I would like to thank everyone for their support especially paul for letting the trappers of nj keep this topic current. keep up the good work everyone and keep emailing and calling.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Wednesday ) 11/09 )
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Thursday 11/10 )
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

Is everyone BCC the emails to njfedtrap?

yes, njfedtrap@gmail.com

Sounds like we need more help on sending emails/calls.
Can you see how many emails have been sent from njfedtrap@gmail.com

Got my troy singleton newsletter.
Check this out.
http://www.assemblymansingleton.com/legi...e=troysingleton

theres part of the swamp we need to drain in nj. keep emailing and calling and show your support for the nj trappers

Ya my district is rough on a trapper. All 3 sponsors and can't get a reply from any of them. When it was acr troy and herb got nothing when it went to scr Allen not a thing.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Friday 11/11 )
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

here is the new wording on s2750. it would ban even cable restraints the way it is written. everyone please call and email we need you to help us now.

This bill would ban the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, possession, importation, or transportation of a trap that is a spring-loaded device that restrains an animal by capturing the foot, leg, or other body part, including an enclosed foothold type trap or any other type trap that uses a jaw, arm, bar, cable, or wire to grasp or pin the animal’s foot, leg, or other body part. The bill would also prohibit a person from trapping or attempting to trap an animal using such a trap. The bill specifies that a mouse trap or rat trap designed for use in and under buildings is not a trap prohibited by the bill. A person who violates the bill would be subject to a civil fine of $100 to $300 for a first offense, $500 to $700 for a second offense, and $1,000 to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense, plus confiscation and forfeiture of all equipment used in, and animals or pelts obtained through, the violation.

From my interpretation, this could be applied to conibears as well. I'll be sending more letters as well.

Looks to take everything but a cage by the loose wording. Nj shananagans!

yup i read it as they are going for it all on this one, dont forget to also oppose scr 11 as that is still on the table and BCC njfedtrap@gmail.com so we can have a record of the emails being sent.

All senators emailed and bcc to njfedtrap@gmail.com.

Is SCR11 less of an issue? With the ruling and all that? It seems like this bill would make SCR11 void.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Saturday 11/12 )
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

scr11 is not void.he is throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks

keep going and thank you all.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Sunday 11/13 )
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

wow pop pop is on the ball sunday morning

emails sent

Sent out email/called again today. ( Monday 11/14 )
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

Saw it on the news today also. They were saying that this trap was banned more than 30 yrs ago.

what news was it on

May have been channel 10 news. Early in the morning.

Another day another round of emails!!!

sent mine

Sent out email/called again today. ( Tuesday 11/15 )
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

Just found this thread today. I will be sending emails daily from here on out. Already starting to spread the word.

great ficus, spread the word. if you go back a page or two you will see all their emails. I finally got a responce that wasent negative. it said when it comes time for vote they would keep my opposition in mind. must be Waring them down, lol

Ya the last set I sent last night I checked the box to be notified when emails were opened. Sent a set out for scr11 and a set for s2750. Got 10 opened for 2750 and 1 for scr11 and one Senator replied like yours. Pretty sad on their part. But one is better than the none I have been getting. So off to send them all again....GO TEAM!!!!!

This is just a suggestion. We had a battle two years ago over the use of 220's on land. Lots of folks sent emails but the large barrage of phone calls made the biggest difference. Calling every senator and representative state wide. The phone calls made the difference.
Good luck to ya. Hopefully you can try to get foothold traps back.

^ we are calling also but we found out the people answoring the phones wernt passing the messages on and keeping track how many opposed the bills

We need more trappers and outdoors folks emailing, you folks are doing great but we need more. 1400 plus active trappers in the state 4 times that inactive trappers in the state. Trappers need to write emails opposing S2750. we also need none trappers. This one is a bad one for the trappers of NJ, but will be worst for the folks of NJ when the rabies takes off again. NJ trappers are in the most populated state in the nation. It takes us one hour to go across the state from east to west and 3.5 hours to drive from the tip in the south to the state line in the north. and that is because of traffic LOL Heck most states have counties bigger than NJ LOL The NJ trapper is the free wildlife control for the state.

I saw the numbers the other night at the committee meeting. In 1984 when we lost the foot trap, NJ lic trappers numbered 4 to 5 thousand and we caught 40,000 raccoons state wide. with in a few years we dropped to 600 trappers. and stayed at that number for many years.(Most trappers left because they just could not get use to the non lethal body gripping snare. today it is called a cable restraint) In 2014/15 we numbered 1400 plus active trappers and we caught 7000 plus coons in cages and cable. 2015/16 with fur prices at 3 to 5 bucks a coon, those same 1400 plus NJ trappers had their first season using the DP trap and we caught 12,600 give or take coons. The wording in this bill is open ended and can really take all of our tools. coni's and cable. and maybe even cages in some cases. WE NEED MORE FOLKS WRITING EMAIL, and thank you to you that are doing your part.
Thank you again.

a philly reporter asked for an interview today.
i let the Fur Harvesters and NJ Trappers know.

the reporter ran the article hours after the interview request came to me.

http://www.phillyvoice.com/modified-leg-hold-traps-back-new-jersey/

for the new people, here is a copy of the new bill, emails, a sample of what i been sending. by copying all the email addresses into your "to" in your email you can send to all at one time. hope this helps.

please email all the senators now. SCR11 which would ban the dp trap and the brand new bill s2750. it would ban all traps with the exception of cage traps. everyone please call and email we need you to help us now.
here is the new wording for bill S2750

This bill would ban the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, possession, importation, or transportation of a trap that is a spring-loaded device that restrains an animal by capturing the foot, leg, or other body part, including an enclosed foothold type trap or any other type trap that uses a jaw, arm, bar, cable, or wire to grasp or pin the animal’s foot, leg, or other body part. The bill would also prohibit a person from trapping or attempting to trap an animal using such a trap. The bill specifies that a mouse trap or rat trap designed for use in and under buildings is not a trap prohibited by the bill. A person who violates the bill would be subject to a civil fine of $100 to $300 for a first offense, $500 to $700 for a second offense, and $1,000 to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense, plus confiscation and forfeiture of all equipment used in, and animals or pelts obtained through, the violation.

When you email please BCC that email to njfedtrap@gmail.com

senators emails
SenVanDrew@njleg.org;
SenWhelan@njleg.org;
SenSweeney@njleg.org;
SenMadden@njleg.org;
SenBeach@njleg.org;
SenAllen@njleg.org;
SenAddiego@njleg.org;
SenConnors@njleg.org;
SenHolzapfel@njleg.org;
SenBeck@njleg.org;
SenThompson@njleg.org;
SenKyrillos@njleg.org;
SenGreenstein@njleg.org;
SenTurner@njleg.org;
SenBateman@njleg.org;
SenBSmith@njleg.org;
SenVitale@njleg.org;
SenLesniak@njleg.org;
SenKean@njleg.org;
SenScutari@njleg.org;
SenDoherty@njleg.org;
SenOroho@njleg.org;
SenBucco@njleg.org;
SenPennacchio@njleg.org;
SenCodey@njleg.org;
SenRice@njleg.org;
SenRuiz@njleg.org;
SenSinger@njleg.org;
SenCunningham@njleg.org;
SenSacco@njleg.org;
SenStack@njleg.org;
SenGill@njleg.org;
SenPou@njleg.org;
SenSarlo@njleg.org;
SenWeinberg@njleg.org;
SenGordon@njleg.org;
SenCardinale@njleg.org;
SenOToole@njleg.org;
SenCruzPerez@njleg.org;
SenDiegnan@njleg.org

sample email
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

Please oppose SCR11The Dog proof trap (DP Trap) is not the same as the OLD steel foot trap.
A three Judge panel of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court found in a unanimous decision that the N.J. Fish and Game Council acted within its rights and the intent of the 1984 law that banned the steel jawed leg hold trap when it legalized the dog proof trap for use during the 2015/2016 trapping season. The court also ruled that the dog proof trap was not a steel jawed leg hold trap as defined in the 1984 law. The trap that was in question is “foot enclosing” and does not operate as jaws with only one movable side of the trap.

New Jersey rabid raccoon attacks have been endangering public health for some time. These are just a few of the instances where the public was effected and endangered.

· Boonton Township, Morris County Park, July 27, 2016. A 76-year-old Morris County man was attacked by a raccoon, park closed after attack.

· A rabid raccoon attacks and mauls a six-year-old boy on his way to school in Elmwood Park, N.J. January, 28, 2016.

· Police warning residents of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. after Raccoon attacks. June 20, 2016.

· A raccoon attacks terrifying neighbors in Denville.

Despite an expanding raccoon population in New Jersey and the high rate of rabies found in that population, the New Jersey Assembly voted to ban the use of the encapsulated Dog Proof trap as a means of controlling raccoons.

Subsequently this new trap was reviewed by the New Jersey Attorney General who found it to be a legal alternative to the steel jawed leg hold trap that was banned by statute in 1985 and the results from the first seasons use of this trap indicates an increase in the raccoon harvest and not a single reported case of a non-targeted species being captured

Please oppose S2750, this bill will ban the use of all traps used to control predators in the state of new jersey.

So if it does pass will your governor veto it? I don't know much about your governor, but he doesn't impress me too much as a supporter of hunters and trappers.

I'm pretty sure after passing assembly if senate passes scr11 will be law not sure bout s2750. Read philly article better than most I have read. Real shame no one was available for interview. I would say try like 101.5 but that could go either way depending on callers. It was mentioned briefly yesterday. Emails sent.

wow pop pop must be running a long line today, he is usually the first one to post on here each day. I thought the artical was ok, at least it wasent one sided anti trapping

Sent out email/called again today. ( Wednesday 11/16 )
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

i received his email mid morning, emailed our committee about it, NJTA and NJFH, F+G and a few others.

no one had a chance to respond yet, and my wife told me the article was posted online.
i emailed him back, complaining about no mention of a dead line.
no response.

SCR11 is a resolution to the already 1984 banning of the leg hold, does not go to Gov. The S2750 would have to go to the gov. The Gov has helped the outdoorsmen for the most part in the past but who knows what he will do this is NJ politics??????

I wasn't trying to point fingers. Just making a statement. It was the first article I've read that wasn't straight out ar propaganda. I know you all do all you can and for that Thank You.
This am I sent emails for both scr11 & s2750. That's 80 emails and out of those 16 actually got opened. Yesterday 12. Since I started sending these since acr25 passed I have only got one reply. Very disheartening. I did see that the energy and environment committee meets Monday don't know if any of this is on the table for then.

email sent

Sent out email/called again today. ( Thursday 11/17 )
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

I got this reply/email today.

Thank you for your e-mail regarding SCR-11 and S-2750.  SCR-11 would determine that the Fish and Game Council’s proposal to allow the use of enclosed foothold traps is inconsistent with the plain language and legislative intent of the 1984 law banning animal traps of the steel-jaw leghold type. And S-2750 would ban the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation or use of certain traps.
 
Both SCR-11 and S-2750 were referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.  While I am not a member of this committee, I will certainly keep your comments in mind should they come before us on the Senate floor for a final vote.  In the meantime, you may wish to write to the chair of this committee to voice your views.  His address is as follows:
 
            The Honorable Bob Smith
            216 Stelton Road, Suite E-5
            Piscataway, New Jersey  08854
            sensmith@njleg.org
 
For further information, you may track this bill or any legislation of interest to you by logging onto the New Jersey Legislative website at www.njleg.state.nj.us or by calling the Office of Legislative Services toll-free at 1-800-792-8630.  Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding this important bill. Your input is always welcomed and considered.
 
Sincerely yours,
 
 
Senator Joe Pennacchio
Assistant Republican Leader

http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/BIO.asp?Leg=53 this tells me he is the chair Am I miss reading something?

I miss read now I see who you got the reply back from Been a long day Sorry

Sent out email/called again today. ( Friday 11/18 )
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

I will send another round tonight

emails sent

Sent out email/called again today. ( Saturday 11/19 )
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

all TRAPPERS OPPOSE SCR11 & S2750
You need to email all the senators now! and Oppose SCR11 which would ban the dp trap and the new bill S2750. Bill S2750 has the potential to ban all traps and virtually eliminate trapping in NJ.

Here is the new wording for bill S2750

This bill would ban the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, possession, importation, or transportation of a trap that is a spring-loaded device that restrains an animal by capturing the foot, leg, or other body part, including an enclosed foothold type trap or any other type trap that uses a jaw, arm, bar, cable, or wire to grasp or pin the animal’s foot, leg, or other body part. The bill would also prohibit a person from trapping or attempting to trap an animal using such a trap. The bill specifies that a mouse trap or rat trap designed for use in and under buildings is not a trap prohibited by the bill. A person who violates the bill would be subject to a civil fine of $100 to $300 for a first offense, $500 to $700 for a second offense, and $1,000 to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense, plus confiscation and forfeiture of all equipment used in, and animals or pelts obtained through, the violation.

When you email please BCC that email to njfedtrap@gmail.com so we can keep count how many emails opposed these bills. We ask that you email the senators as often as you can.

Senators emails
SenVanDrew@njleg.org;
SenWhelan@njleg.org;
SenSweeney@njleg.org;
SenMadden@njleg.org;
SenBeach@njleg.org;
SenAllen@njleg.org;
SenAddiego@njleg.org;
SenConnors@njleg.org;
SenHolzapfel@njleg.org;
SenBeck@njleg.org;
SenThompson@njleg.org;
SenKyrillos@njleg.org;
SenGreenstein@njleg.org;
SenTurner@njleg.org;
SenBateman@njleg.org;
SenBSmith@njleg.org;
SenVitale@njleg.org;
SenLesniak@njleg.org;
SenKean@njleg.org;
SenScutari@njleg.org;
SenDoherty@njleg.org;
SenOroho@njleg.org;
SenBucco@njleg.org;
SenPennacchio@njleg.org;
SenCodey@njleg.org;
SenRice@njleg.org;
SenRuiz@njleg.org;
SenSinger@njleg.org;
SenCunningham@njleg.org;
SenSacco@njleg.org;
SenStack@njleg.org;
SenGill@njleg.org;
SenPou@njleg.org;
SenSarlo@njleg.org;
SenWeinberg@njleg.org;
SenGordon@njleg.org;
SenCardinale@njleg.org;
SenOToole@njleg.org;
SenCruzPerez@njleg.org;
SenDiegnan@njleg.org


Sample email
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

Please oppose SCR11The Dog proof trap (DP Trap) is not the same as the OLD steel foot trap.
A three Judge panel of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court found in a unanimous decision that the N.J. Fish and Game Council acted within its rights and the intent of the 1984 law that banned the steel jawed leg hold trap when it legalized the dog proof trap for use during the 2015/2016 trapping season. The court also ruled that the dog proof trap was not a steel jawed leg hold trap as defined in the 1984 law. The trap that was in question is “foot enclosing” and does not operate as jaws with only one movable side of the trap.

New Jersey rabid raccoon attacks have been endangering public health for some time. These are just a few of the instances where the public was effected and endangered.

· Boonton Township, Morris County Park, July 27, 2016. A 76-year-old Morris County man was attacked by a raccoon, park closed after attack.

· A rabid raccoon attacks and mauls a six-year-old boy on his way to school in Elmwood Park, N.J. January, 28, 2016.

· Police warning residents of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. after Raccoon attacks. June 20, 2016.

· A raccoon attacks terrifying neighbors in Denville.

Despite an expanding raccoon population in New Jersey and the high rate of rabies found in that population, the New Jersey Assembly voted to ban the use of the encapsulated Dog Proof trap as a means of controlling raccoons.

Subsequently this new trap was reviewed by the New Jersey Attorney General who found it to be a legal alternative to the steel jawed leg hold trap that was banned by statute in 1985 and the results from the first seasons use of this trap indicates an increase in the raccoon harvest and not a single reported case of a non-targeted species being captured

Please oppose S2750, this bill will ban the use of all traps used to control predators in the state of New Jersey. New Jersey has a ever growing problem with predators spreading diseases, killing pets and livestock and causing public safety hazards by attacking our children and damming or waterways and flooding our properties and roadways.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Sunday 11/20 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

emails sent

Emails sent

Sent out email/called again today. ( Monday 11/21 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

pop pop i got to say you win the award for the most emails, keep up the great work, i have sent a ton but missed a day or two a week but you sir i dont think missed a day,

email sent

I try to send at least two a day

Sent out email/called again today. ( Tuesday 11/22 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Go poppop!! Do you get anyone on the phone?? Emails sent

This is from another thread. I just had to respond to.


Ok
Why did you not call me and talk to me.I have been involved in all of this.Starting back in 1980 or be for. Just because I havent had time to post a reply, to this post or other post.MIGHT just mean that I'm involoved in doing other stuff.
Like making phone calls,writing letters. Talking to other sportsman like you. Working behind the seens.Thoes who know me know that.
Further/: Im not on the puter all the time. When you see me on here,I'm working in the shop where I build snares.And then its when I need a break because my fingers got cramped or my back hurts for working at the snare building bench.Yes some early mornings (4-5 am)you will see a post from me.This is when I'm checking E-mails and for orders comming in.And only when I have time to screw off.
Guess you realy dont know me.
I'm not a sportsman.When I go trapping ,hunting I HAVE to do it with a pay check in mind. I make my living off the land and water.
For the last 3 weeks I have been mending nets,then setting and fishing them,filling snare and supply orders,getting ready for the school.
Along with all the other stuff I have to do just to live. I heat my house with wood.Its almost a full time job,just to keep up on that alone.

As far as you or other trappers /snaremen, not buying from me.
WE LIVE IN AMERICA. We have a choise.I cant or do I even try to please everyone ,YOU SIMPLY CANT.
If I'm wrong I omit it.
We are all sinners. If I ofended you with my responce. For give me,for I'm a man ,I will defend myself.
JESUS my savior.WILL forgive me of my sins.
TRULY I dont realy care what you think.[quote=Newt]

He poked the bear.

I know newt has been doing a lot of behind the scenes work, actually there is a bunch of people doing behind the scenes work. lets not loose sight on we are all in this together fighting for the same thing. you all been doing a great job and I appreciate your support. keep up the great work everyone and continue to have your voice herd by emailing and calling. I know these bills has everyone wound tight but lets keep this civil and put this behind us and shake hands like gentlemen so to speak and focus on defeating these bills. again I would also like to thank mr. dobbins for allowing us to keep this thread current, thanks paul

First I want to thank every one for sending e-mails to the legislators and the committee. Please this is very important and we need to keep sending them. Another thing is please this is not the time or the place to have any type of conflict between people. Some people are on the computer daily through this post and others are sending their e-mails and not discussing it on the site. If you look at my name you'll see this is only my 3rd post since 2009. I read trapperman almost everyday but do not post at all. The situation with these resolutions and bills are so serious to trapping is the reason I have written these couple of posts. So guys please put your differences aside and do not put it in print. We need everyone we can get to stick together and send the emails. Also make sure you bcc to njfedtrap@gmail.com this lets us keep track of all the emails sent. Believe me there are many people and organizations working together on this problem mostly behind the scenes and we are making headway. So please get everyone you can to send the emails so we can beat this thing.

well said falcon

Sent out email/called again today. ( Wednesday 11/23 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Emails sent!!

The trappers of NJ also have a second job that we must deal with along with the emails and phone calls, that is we need to educate the non trapping outdoors folks. Many outdoors folks really believe that the NJ F&W brought back the Foot hold trap as in the steel jawed leg hold. This is not the case,They did not bring this trap back, but they allowed the DP trap. Now to the trapper we know the difference, but to the non trapper they have no understanding of the difference until they see the trap, and even then they do not understand how the dp trap is different on the captured animal as far as perceived damage or non target catches. There are many outdoors folks, like it or not, that do not like trapping, mostly based on, not really knowing how this trap and tapping really is and how it has a positive effect on the state when trappers are trained before they get the lic, NJ has a mandatory 2 day trapping course covering laws, traps, methods, understanding social perceptions, and just plain being shown how to do it right and must pass a test before they can legally trap. The non trapping outdoors folks for the most part are for and support the trapper because they know we control populations and are in fact a free wildlife control to the NJ citizens. ADC 101 reduce the population reduce the damage. So we save the state problems with human / wildlife conflicts. Also A lesson that we the state, should have learned from the 1990's and have not is, with the explosion of rabies that was allowed because of the banned leg hold. Trappers caught 30,000 plus coon a year in 84 and only caught a fraction of that number in 1989. The population exploded!!!!! We must remember the thousands of folks that had to be treated with bites and exposures from pets being also attacked by infected animals like the Raccoon and skunk. We must realize that history will and is very close to repeating it's self again because of the ever growing coon population. the dp trap is the tool that NJ trappers can use to safely catch coon in great numbers with out catching dogs or problems to people when set properly.

Ok I know every one reading this knows all this, nothing new to the trapper!!!! but we must take this type of information and more, along with science and facts and educate the non trapping outdoors folks to gain more support and backing to defeat these 2 pieces of legislation. As was said before the trappers can not do this on our own we need help from the outdoors folks and other states.

emails sent and i talked to a couple farmers about the bills

I've been trying to get some hunters to call or email, but they don't seem to care. I guess they'll have fun with the coyotes that will run amuck when trapping is illegal!

Sent out email/called again today. ( Thursday 11/24 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11
Talked to a lot of people at work.

Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow NJ trappers

yup happy thanksgiving, fur is starting to look good, skinned my first coon yesterday and it had the most fat i ever seen on a coon or beaver for that matter, hope it isnt a sign of whats to come. remember to keep calling and emailing senators we need to defeat these bills

Sent out email/called again today. ( Friday 11/25 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11

email sent

Sent out email/called again today. ( Saturday 11/26 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11

Sent out email/called again today. ( Sunday 11/27 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11

sent out emails today 11/28

Sent out email/called again today. ( Monday 11/28 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11

Emails sent this am.

email sent today

Sent out email/called again today. ( Tuesday 11/29 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Emails sent!

all TRAPPERS OPPOSE SCR11 & S2750. we neeed not only new jersey residents but trappers and outdoorsmen from all over the country, the animal rights groups have people from many countries emailing and calling. by copying all the email addresses below and pasting them in your "to" space in email you can sent one email to all of them at the same time in less than a couple minuets.
You need to email all the senators now! and Oppose SCR11 which would ban the dp trap and the new bill S2750. Bill S2750 has the potential to ban all traps and virtually eliminate trapping in NJ.

Here is the new wording for bill S2750

This bill would ban the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, possession, importation, or transportation of a trap that is a spring-loaded device that restrains an animal by capturing the foot, leg, or other body part, including an enclosed foothold type trap or any other type trap that uses a jaw, arm, bar, cable, or wire to grasp or pin the animal’s foot, leg, or other body part. The bill would also prohibit a person from trapping or attempting to trap an animal using such a trap. The bill specifies that a mouse trap or rat trap designed for use in and under buildings is not a trap prohibited by the bill. A person who violates the bill would be subject to a civil fine of $100 to $300 for a first offense, $500 to $700 for a second offense, and $1,000 to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense, plus confiscation and forfeiture of all equipment used in, and animals or pelts obtained through, the violation.

When you email please BCC that email to njfedtrap@gmail.com so we can keep count how many emails opposed these bills. We ask that you email the senators as often as you can.

Senators emails
SenVanDrew@njleg.org;
SenWhelan@njleg.org;
SenSweeney@njleg.org;
SenMadden@njleg.org;
SenBeach@njleg.org;
SenAllen@njleg.org;
SenAddiego@njleg.org;
SenConnors@njleg.org;
SenHolzapfel@njleg.org;
SenBeck@njleg.org;
SenThompson@njleg.org;
SenKyrillos@njleg.org;
SenGreenstein@njleg.org;
SenTurner@njleg.org;
SenBateman@njleg.org;
SenBSmith@njleg.org;
SenVitale@njleg.org;
SenLesniak@njleg.org;
SenKean@njleg.org;
SenScutari@njleg.org;
SenDoherty@njleg.org;
SenOroho@njleg.org;
SenBucco@njleg.org;
SenPennacchio@njleg.org;
SenCodey@njleg.org;
SenRice@njleg.org;
SenRuiz@njleg.org;
SenSinger@njleg.org;
SenCunningham@njleg.org;
SenSacco@njleg.org;
SenStack@njleg.org;
SenGill@njleg.org;
SenPou@njleg.org;
SenSarlo@njleg.org;
SenWeinberg@njleg.org;
SenGordon@njleg.org;
SenCardinale@njleg.org;
SenOToole@njleg.org;
SenCruzPerez@njleg.org;
SenDiegnan@njleg.org


Sample email
I oppose SCR11 & S2750.

Please oppose SCR11The Dog proof trap (DP Trap) is not the same as the OLD steel foot trap.
A three Judge panel of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court found in a unanimous decision that the N.J. Fish and Game Council acted within its rights and the intent of the 1984 law that banned the steel jawed leg hold trap when it legalized the dog proof trap for use during the 2015/2016 trapping season. The court also ruled that the dog proof trap was not a steel jawed leg hold trap as defined in the 1984 law. The trap that was in question is “foot enclosing” and does not operate as jaws with only one movable side of the trap.

New Jersey rabid raccoon attacks have been endangering public health for some time. These are just a few of the instances where the public was effected and endangered.

· Boonton Township, Morris County Park, July 27, 2016. A 76-year-old Morris County man was attacked by a raccoon, park closed after attack.

· A rabid raccoon attacks and mauls a six-year-old boy on his way to school in Elmwood Park, N.J. January, 28, 2016.

· Police warning residents of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. after Raccoon attacks. June 20, 2016.

· A raccoon attacks terrifying neighbors in Denville.

Despite an expanding raccoon population in New Jersey and the high rate of rabies found in that population, the New Jersey Assembly voted to ban the use of the encapsulated Dog Proof trap as a means of controlling raccoons.

Subsequently this new trap was reviewed by the New Jersey Attorney General who found it to be a legal alternative to the steel jawed leg hold trap that was banned by statute in 1985 and the results from the first seasons use of this trap indicates an increase in the raccoon harvest and not a single reported case of a non-targeted species being captured

Please oppose S2750, this bill will ban the use of all traps used to control predators in the state of New Jersey. New Jersey has a ever growing problem with predators spreading diseases, killing pets and livestock and causing public safety hazards by attacking our children and damming or waterways and flooding our properties and roadways.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Wednesday 11/30 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

i sent again.
only get a reply from one senator, from an auto reply feature.

Emails sent

email sent

spread the word to other members of the njta and fur harvesters to open their emails, i been told the last mass email only 36% from each opened and read it

Sent out email/called again today. ( Thursday 12/01 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Sent out email/called again today. ( FRIDAY 12/02 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Got a response.

Thank you for contacting the 8th Legislative District Office of Senator
Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Joseph Howarth and Assemblywoman Maria Rodriguez-Gregg.
 
Your email is very important to us and will be replied to in the order
in which it was received. Please note, due to the high volume of emails
we received in our joint office, our response time may be delayed.
 
If your issue or concern requires immediate assistance, please feel
free to call or stop by our legislative office. We are located at Medford Center, 176 Route 70, Suite 13 in Medford or we can be reached by phone at 609-654-1498.
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
 
Assemblyman Joseph Howarth
 
Assemblywoman Maria Rodriguez-Gregg

email sent

Sent out email/called again today. ( Saturday 12/03 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Sunday 12/04 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

you all are doing a great job keep them going. one thing we need is more non trappers writing and opposing SCR11 and S2750. The also one thing I see is out of state folks are writing for the AR groups. We need out of state trappers and hunters also doing to oppose.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Monday 12/05 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

emails sent

Sent out email/called again today. ( Tuesday 12/06 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Wednesday 12/07 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

emails sent

GOT ANOTHER REPLY TODAY
Thank you for your e-mail regarding SCR-11 and S-2750.  SCR-11 would determine that the Fish and Game Council’s proposal to allow the use of enclosed foothold traps is inconsistent with the plain language and legislative intent of the 1984 law banning animal traps of the steel-jaw leghold type. And S-2750 would ban the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation or use of certain traps.
 
Both SCR-11 and S-2750 were referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.  While I am not a member of this committee, I will certainly keep your comments in mind should they come before us on the Senate floor for a final vote.  In the meantime, you may wish to write to the chair of this committee to voice your views.  His address is as follows:
 
            The Honorable Bob Smith
            216 Stelton Road, Suite E-5
            Piscataway, New Jersey  08854
            sensmith@njleg.org
 
For further information, you may track this bill or any legislation of interest to you by logging onto the New Jersey Legislative website at www.njleg.state.nj.us or by calling the Office of Legislative Services toll-free at 1-800-792-8630.  Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding this important bill. Your input is always welcomed and considered.
 
Sincerely yours,
 
 
Senator Joe Pennacchio
Assistant Republican Leader
 

Got the same exact response today. Emails sent yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

I was told that they are more like to open mail from people in their district. ???
If you send an email via the nj legislature site, it prompts you to enter your zip code. If you live in the district of the senators behind this bill, definitely send one via the site. It can't hurt.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Thursday 12/08 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

sent emails today

Received correspondence from Senator Doherty. He stated that he is inclined to NOT support SCR-11. In addition he agreed that the animal rights groups will not be satisfied until all trapping and hunting is banned in NJ. He is also opposed to the "Pedals Bill". Anyone in District 23 should strongly support Senator Doherty, as he appears to be a strong supporter of the NJ Sportsman.

Fur harvesters stated the emails going through the legislative site are not recorded that's why they wanted us to bcc njfedtrap@gmail.com. that way they could see what numbers actually being sent. Nice to hear someone's on our side.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Friday 12/09 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Sent emails

Sent out email/called again today. ( Saturday 12/10 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11

Sent out email/called again today. ( Sunday 12/11 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11

Sent out email/called again today. ( Monday 12/12 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11

I sent some emails for our brothers in the PRNJ..

Good luck I hope they see reason!

thank you delawarerob, we need everyone we can get.

Any time NJTrapper,

You and anyone from the garden state are welcome to come to our state meeting if you would like.

December 14 at 7 pm.
At Townsend sportsman club
724 Caldwell corner rd
Townsend De 19734

I can't make the meeting this month, but maybe some of them could send emails and call as well.

Thanks Delaware Rob

emails sent

Sent out email/called again today. ( Tuesday 12/13 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Email sent

Thank you

we have 145 emails that I know about and have record of. Do not know how many NJOA has.

thats it, i feel i sent more than that lol

Sent out email/called again today. ( Wednesday 12/14 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Sent emails again.

Sent emails again.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Thursday 12/15 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Emails sent!!

Re: Leghold Traps (ACR-25)
DeAngelo, Asm. D.O. <AsmDeAngelo@njleg.org>
Today at 3:11 PM
 
Thank you for reaching out to my office regarding Assembly Concurrent Resolution 25 (ACR-25) which determines the Fish and Game Council’s allowance of the use of enclosed leghold traps as inconsistent with the law adopted in 1984 which banned their use. I deeply appreciate hearing from constituents about the issues they feel passionately about as it allows me to better represent them in the General Assembly.
 
During my tenure in the General Assembly I have supported strengthening the prevention of animal ab use and protection of the quality of life for all animals alike. We must ensure that we treat all forms of life with care and carefully monitor all possible situations where abuse may arise. In the past, New Jersey’s elected officials have taken action by banning the use of enclosed leghold traps in our state. On November 20, 2016, me and my colleagues in the General Assembly approved ACR-25 to uphold the legislative intent of the current New Jersey leghold trap law. This measure currently awaits a full vote in the State Senate for its next step in the legislative process.
 
Thank you once again for writing to me regarding this issue. If you have any other matters of concern in the future, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo
Deputy Speaker 
14th Legislative District

got the same one today

Well looks like A4407 same wording as S2750 has been posted no real info on it yet I will find out more tomorrow night.  time to hit the assembly  I will post committee as soon as I find out.

i just saw it, A4407 Bans manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.
Environment and Solid Waste

yeah same wording we need to see when the next all session is going to be. they can post vote and push through both houses same day.

here is a list of assembly emails for new bill A4407 and senator emails for S2750 SCR11



Assembly Email Addresses

AsmAndrzejczak@njleg.org;
AsmChrisaBrown@njleg.org;
AsmMazzeo@njleg.org;
AsmBurzichelli@njleg.org;
AsmMoriarty@njleg.org;
AswMosquera@njleg.org;
AsmGreenwald@njleg.org;
AswLampitt@njleg.org;
AsmConaway@njleg.org;
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emails sent

Sent out email/called again today. ( FRIDAY 12/16 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Add me to the List Ron, I just emailed everyone for the first time.

pop pop look back on prior page, new bill also came out

new bill in assembly, A4407 Bans manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.
Environment and Solid Waste

Sent out email - I oppose A4407.

Sent out email/called again today. ( Saturday 12/17 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Sent out email & called - I oppose A4407. (Saturday 12/17)

A4407 needs a full email opposition to the floor. This is not play time. every trapper in NJ has to get writing and BCC.

My assemblymen were emailed today and BCC.

I Oppose A4407 got a response today.

Good Morning,

I'm not inclined to support the book notion unless it starts in the term of the next governor. This has historically been the policy and I am loathe to change it. The salary increase was to be for office employees,who have not had a cost of living raise since 2002, NOT legislators. I will not be voting for this.

Please feel free to call me if you'd like to discuss this or any other issue with me, I enjoy hearing from constituents. Here's my cell number 201-753-2086

Asm. Robert Auth

Sent out email - I oppose A4407.(Sunday 12/18)

Sent out email/called again today. ( Sunday 12/18 )
I oppose S2750 & SCR11.

Got another reply today for "I oppose A4407"
from AsmCarroll@njleg.org

I probably will, too.

Thanks for the note.

mpc

Got another reply today for "I oppose A4407"

I wanted to thank you for your correspondence concerning the opposition of A4407.  I appreciate your input and passion on the matter.  I will continue to track the issue.
 
Again, thank you for contacting my office.
 
Sincerely,
Nicholas A. Chiaravalloti
Assemblyman 31st District
836 Broadway
Bayonne, NJ 07002
201-471-2347

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Monday 12/19 )
I oppose A4407,S2750 & SCR11.

emails sent

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Tuesday 12/20 )
I oppose A4407,S2750 & SCR11.

This is a reply I got today

Please Oppose SCR11 & S2750.

8thLegDist <8thLegDist@njleg.org>
Thank you for contacting the 8th Legislative District Office of Senator
Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Joseph Howarth and Assemblywoman Maria Rodriguez-Gregg.
 
Your email is very important to us and will be replied to in the order
in which it was received. Please note, due to the high volume of emails
we received in our joint office, our response time may be delayed.
 
If your issue or concern requires immediate assistance, please feel
free to call or stop by our legislative office. We are located at Medford Center, 176 Route 70, Suite 13 in Medford or we can be reached by phone at 609-654-1498.
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
 
Assemblyman Joseph Howarth
 
Assemblywoman Maria Rodriguez-Gregg

i got the same as ^.
used a couple emails to send.

got all of above

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Wednesday 12/21 )
I oppose A4407,S2750 & SCR11.

emails sent

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Thursday 12/22 )
I oppose A4407,S2750 & SCR11.

Got this response to "I Oppose A4407.

I'd be happy to discuss this issue with you.

Asm. Robert Auth
Cell: 201-753-2086

Sent from my iPhone

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Friday 12/23 )
I oppose A4407,S2750 & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Saturday 12/24 )
I oppose A4407,S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Sunday 12/25 ) Merry Christmas
I oppose A4407,S2750 & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Monday 12/26 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

emails sent for all three today

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Tuesday 12/27 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Just to let folks know these bills will not die in Jan. I have been told these are in a 2 year schedule, so we have another full year to deal with them.
Hey we can look at it this way we have a full year to unite the NJ outdoorsmen and women. The good news is nothing is moving but when it does we will need folks to testify at the drop of a hat. The vote will most likely be posted on a Friday and voted on a few days later. Ryan What % opened the last blitz?

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Wednesday 12/28 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

41% fur harvesters 46% trappers assoc. there def, was a increase over the last two blitz's

Well we need to figure out how to make folks open emails.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Thursday 12/29 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

I was talking to falcolned on how we should start getting emails from all students since a lot dont become members to get emails.. I only have around 400 emails and we should have triple that. I dont know just thinking how to reach more people especially the newer people who dont know whats going on or how to participate.

Thank you for contacting me regarding your opposition to ACR-25 which seeks to overturn the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) rule allowing the use of leghold traps.



I believe New Jersey should defer to the experts at the Division of Fish & Wildlife who have deemed these traps to be appropriate and consistent with our laws. As such, I voted against this measure when it came before the Assembly on October 20. However, despite my opposition, the bill was approved and now awaits action in the Senate.



Please know I will take your views into consideration should I be given the opportunity to vote on any legislation related to hunting and trapping.



Thank you again for your correspondence on this important issue and please feel free to contact me if I can ever be of assistance in this or any other matter.



Sincerely,



David P. Rible

Assemblyman, 30th District

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Friday 12/30 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Saturday 12/31 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Sunday 01/01/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.
Happy New Year

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Monday 01/02/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

emails sent

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Tuesday 01/03/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Has anyone herd of "Change.org". It is being used for the NJ flounder situation.

i have herd of it, a matter of fact they use to email me all the time

Yep, yep. APL and Freinds Of The Animals are railing off on nj.com opinion again.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Wednesday 01/04/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

I sent out e mails also. Let's keep it up

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Thursday 01/05/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

sent mine also

Just read yesterday lesniak put in for governors race. Could you imagine.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Friday 01/06/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Saturday 01/07/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Yep. Lesniak in Jersey and Clinton in NY. As if it isn't bad enough.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Sunday 01/08/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Monday 01/09/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

emails sent

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Tuesday 01/10/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Wednesday 01/11/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

another coyote attack, i will be including this in my emails
http://www.nj.com/morris/index.ssf/2017/...mepage-featured

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Thursday 01/12/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Friday 01/13/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Old trapper,
(S2750 & SCR11) - They are trying to take away our DP trap, that we just got the OK to use a 2 years ago.
(A4407) - They are trying to take away everything, from owning to selling supplies, etc.

New emails sent.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Saturday 01/14/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Sunday 01/15/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Monday 01/16/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Emails sent

emails sent

Thank you for emailing me in regards to bill SCR11 & S2750. Being a legislator for our beautiful state I take all constituent concerns into consideration. Please allow me some time to review the bill. Thank you for your involvement. Working together we can do more.
 
Yours in Service,
Angela V. McKnight
Assemblywoman
31st Legislative District, New Jersey

 
Legislate. Educate. Empower.
 
Assemblywoman Angela McKnight

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Tuesday 01/17/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Wednesday 01/18/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Thursday 01/19/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.


RE: Please Oppose SCR11 & S2750
Pennacchio, Sen. D.O. <SenPennacchio@njleg.org>
Today at 1:12 PM
 
Thank you for your e-mail regarding SCR-11 and S-2750.  SCR-11 would determine that the Fish and Game Council’s proposal to allow the use of enclosed foothold traps is inconsistent with the plain language and legislative intent of the 1984 law banning animal traps of the steel-jaw leghold type. And S-2750 would ban the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation or use of certain traps.
 
Both SCR-11 and S-2750 were referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.  While I am not a member of this committee, I will certainly keep your comments in mind should they come before us on the Senate floor for a final vote.  In the meantime, you may wish to write to the chair of this committee to voice your views.  His address is as follows:
 
            The Honorable Bob Smith
            216 Stelton Road, Suite E-5
            Piscataway, New Jersey  08854
            sensmith@njleg.org
 
For further information, you may track this bill or any legislation of interest to you by logging onto the New Jersey Legislative website at www.njleg.state.nj.us or by calling the Office of Legislative Services toll-free at 1-800-792-8630.  Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding this important bill. Your input is always welcomed and considered.
 
Sincerely yours,
 
 
Senator Joe Pennacchio
Assistant Republican Leader

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Friday 01/20/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Saturday 01/21/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Sunday 01/22/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Monday 01/23/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

every one please sign this petition, i am trying to make it as easy as possible for people all over the country to reach out to our assembly to stop them from passing Bill A4470 which would ban all traps in new jersey. this is quick and simple.

https://www.change.org/p/asmeustace-njle...medium=copyLink

Signed njtrapper1980

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Tuesday 01/24/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.
Also signed above A4407 petition.

Done

Done!

Done

Signed

Signed

SIGNED

njtrapper the petition seems to get a lot more response on here.

I see that

Signed

signed.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Wednesday 01/25/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today. ( Thursday 01/26/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Thank you for contacting my office to voice your opinions and concerns regarding recent legislature that aims to restrict and ban the use of certain animal traps.
 
While SCR11 / ACR25 was already passed in the Assembly, this bill is still waiting to be voted on within the Senate. I encourage you to also reach out to members of New Jersey’s Senate expressing your sentiments. In regards to S2750 / A4407, I will take your comments into consideration and express your concerns to my colleagues when the bill comes to a vote within the Assembly.
 
Thank you again for reaching out to me and I will keep your expressed opinions in mind as bills regarding this issue advance in the Assembly.
 
Elizabeth Maher Muoio
Assemblywoman, LD 15
144 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608

Sent out emails/called again today ( Friday 01/27/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Saturday 01/28/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

I posted this to an NJ icefishing forum.

nice, is it iceshanty

Yep!

Got one response!

Sent out emails/called again today ( Sunday 01/29/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Monday 01/30/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Tuesday 01/31/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Wednesday 02/01/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Thursday 02/02/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Friday 02/03/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Signed it Today!

Signed..Good luck

Sent out emails/called again today ( Saturday 02/04/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Signed a little under a week ago. Let's hope it works out.

thank you, just as a update we hit 300 sig. a little bit ago, hopefully we can at least double that

Sent out emails/called again today ( Sunday 02/05/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Monday 02/06/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

California wants to secede and become it's own nation. Take time to sign that little gem too. I did. Bye bye Cali.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Tuesday 02/07/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Wednesday 02/08/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Done

Sent out emails/called again today ( Thursday 02/09/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Friday 02/10/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Saturday 02/11/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Is there any news on what's going on with this?

Sent out emails/called again today ( Sunday 02/12/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Pop pop when you call, how often do you talk to anyone?

The few times people would answer it was secretary. (I think), She would say that the message will be passed along. Most of the time, its a recording & message is left. Can't believe these guys get paid with my TAX dollars. Some will send email replies. This is a bad subject with me.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Monday 02/13/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

just got this email
Dear Mr. xxxx,

Thank you for contacting my office regarding Assembly Concurrent Resolution 25.

As you know, ACR-25 determines that the Fish and Gaming Council’s adopted rule to allow the use of enclosed foothold traps is inconsistent with plain language and legislative intent of the 1984 law banning steel-jaw leg hold animal trap types.

Late last year the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court ruled that the Fish & Game Council’s adopted rule was within the legislative intent of the 1984 act – thus making ACR25 unnecessary and moot. The bill is no longer being pursued in either house of the Legislature.

Please feel free to contact my office regarding any other questions or concerns you may have. My door is always open.

Kindest Regards,


Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo

that is a good reply.
Lesniak hasn't posted anything about it in a while, on Facebook.
one of his bills was pushed out. he posted about it.
i think his mind is on the run for governor now. latest pole put him at 2%-4% of the votes.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Tuesday 02/14/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Wednesday 02/15/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Thursday 02/16/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Friday 02/17/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Saturday 02/18/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Sunday 02/19/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Monday 02/20/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

remember to BCC the emails so they can not say they did not get any opposed to the bills.

I BBC all my emails to njfedtrap@gmail.com is that what you mean

Sent out emails/called again today ( Tuesday 02/21/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Wednesday 02/22/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Thursday 02/23/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

I think this topic should stay at the top of this forum until we get it resolved or loose the battle.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Friday 02/24/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

Sent out emails/called again today ( Saturday 02/25/2017 )
I oppose A4407, S2750, & SCR11.

I was at the state house yesterday with the NJOA talking to some of our legislators about S2750 and A4407, and a few other bills that are effecting the outdoors. For the most part It was good. We talked about the human health concerns, pet concerns, rabies, Human / wildlife conflicts, We showed the DP trap and the differences the dp trap has compared to the steel Jawed foot trap that was banned back in 1984. As a note, I did not meet one legislator that was there in 1984 when the ban happened. I was the only one in the room that was there when it happened, made me feel old LOL But also made me realize that I was the only one that really understood and knew what the legislation was first hand!!!!!!!! The legislation that is being pushed today is based on emotion, and wanted interpretation, not the law. Let us understand totally, These bills are not a trap bill but a anti trapping bill. We Talked on how these bills, will be a negative to not only the trappers, but to the whole state. These bills will remove the ability to protect the folks of NJ from many problems that will rise from growing populations of not only the raccoon but from fox , coyote, skunks, muskrats and beaver just to to mention a few of the major Human / wildlife conflicts. We have a long hard battle in front of us. and if we can get through this year these bills will be re introduced again next year!!!!! And we need to stay in front, in the battle, for if we let up we will loose.

I realized yesterday more than I had already had known, that the trapper is the only one who really knows and understands what we do. I found many times yesterday, that as I was talking about the trapping issues and talking about the DP trap, that many of the other outdoors men that was in the room would draw near and listen with great attention to what was being said. The non trapping outdoors men, have as many questions about trapping and the traps we use as the non outdoors public has!!!!!!! The anti Trapper has their minds made up, we will not change them, as they will not change US!!! As I talked to one of the sponsors of the bills, we both agreed that we will never be on the same page but we must disagree in a respectful MANOR, that was hard as I know all the un-truths that will come out from the folks against us!!!!! See I could have be disrespectful and said they was lairs. LOL Respectful manor.

One question or statement was that the DP trap has the spring force to break bones!!!!!!!! I showed how this in not the case on a factory DP trap and explained that we as trappers and ADC men do not want the animal to be harmed or to have bones broken. We want to be able to turn the animal loose if we see it is say a small one or the fur quality is not what we want. Another statement that outdoors men and the non outdoors public have said is, that we trappers enjoyed killing. I talked about how we as trappers have more emotion and connection with the wildlife than anyone else, that we have to know more about the target animals than anyone else, so we can catch them, and we must know a lot about the non targets so we do not want to catch them. And that we feel joy and sadness every time we put a animal down, we just understand life and death maybe more than anyone else.

I want to thank each and every one of you that are sending emails and BCC them. But we need more folks, We need more trappers both NJ and other states opposing S2750 and A4407, on science not emotion, and we need to keep them going until the end of the year I know I know but they will wait for the best time to vote on these bills and you know when that will be that's right right when all we want to think about is setting sets and when they can spread false truths to the other outdoors men on how we will hurt there dogs, See Respectful manor!!!! we need to get the real truth to the NJ outdoors men and women and get them writing emails also. to show if the trapper looses to these bills we do not loose a trap we loose trapping completely and that he next smaller user group will be keyed on. By they way they have their eyes on trophy hunting both abroad and deer, and Dog hunters are also in their sights as this is also positions that the non outdoors general public can be swayed. Ok enough for this chapter.

Good new Jonesie. Sounds like we made some head way.
My sons, grandsons, & I trap, we deer hunt, we run coon dogs. I guess we wont have a break from fighting for what we like to do.
What is the NJOA stand for?

New Jersey Outdoor alliance.

Sent out weekly emails and made calls.
Please oppose SCR11, S2750, & A4407.

Sent out weekly emails and made calls.
Please oppose SCR11, S2750, & A4407.

Sent out weekly emails and made calls.
Please oppose SCR11, S2750, & A4407.

Sent out weekly emails and made calls.
Please oppose SCR11, S2750, & A4407.

been sending also

Sent out weekly emails and made calls.
Please oppose SCR11, S2750, & A4407.

Sent out weekly emails and made calls.
Please oppose SCR11, S2750, & A4407.

Sent out weekly emails and made calls.
Please oppose SCR11, S2750, & A4407.

Sent out weekly emails and made calls.
Please oppose SCR11, S2750, & A4407.

got this in the mail from Oroho and Space-------

Once again legislators are advancing bills on issues without knowing all the facts.
These traps are consistent with New Jersey law and are needed by our trappers.

We oppose these bills and believe that legislative majoritiers need to work onproperty tax relief and job creation instead of nonsensical bills like these.

---sounds like my next e-mail

Your not kidding, so much time & money is wasted on the wrong issues. Do get me going!

Sent out weekly emails and made calls.
Please oppose SCR11, S2750, & A4407.

Sent out weekly emails and made calls.
Please oppose SCR11, S2750, & A4407.

Sent out weekly emails and made calls.
Please oppose SCR11, S2750, & A4407.

Sent out weekly emails and made calls.
Please oppose SCR11, S2750, & A4407.

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Thank you all for staying on top. these bills are just sitting there, we need to keep watching them because when they move they will move fast. I am already hearing they are not going to do anything with them. I hope not but this fall will tell us alot on what is going to happen depends on who wins the Gov seat.

thanks for the update jonesie

Thanks Jonesie for the Update!
I wouldn't trust them!! They will try to sneak them by when they can!
Joe

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GOT A REPLY TODAY. SEE BELOW.

Thank you for your e-mail regarding SCR-11 and S-2750.  SCR-11 would determine that the Fish and Game Council’s proposal to allow the use of enclosed foothold traps is inconsistent with the plain language and legislative intent of the 1984 law banning animal traps of the steel-jaw leghold type. And S-2750 would ban the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation or use of certain traps.
 
Both SCR-11 and S-2750 were referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.  While I am not a member of this committee, I will certainly keep your comments in mind should they come before us on the Senate floor for a final vote.  In the meantime, you may wish to write to the chair of this committee to voice your views.  His address is as follows:
 
            The Honorable Bob Smith
            216 Stelton Road, Suite E-5
            Piscataway, New Jersey  08854
            sensmith@njleg.org
 
For further information, you may track this bill or any legislation of interest to you by logging onto the New Jersey Legislative website at www.njleg.state.nj.us or by calling the Office of Legislative Services toll-free at 1-800-792-8630.  Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding this important bill. Your input is always welcomed and considered.
 
Sincerely yours,
 
 
Senator Joe Pennacchio
Assistant Republican Leader

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We arr just watching this not moving which is very bad for us. Because when it does it will be fast.my guess is after Nov.

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Yup, your right Jonesie, its not looking good.

Got this reply today.

Thank you for your e-mail regarding SCR-11 and S-2750.  SCR-11 would determine that the Fish and Game Council’s proposal to allow the use of enclosed foothold traps is inconsistent with the plain language and legislative intent of the 1984 law banning animal traps of the steel-jaw leghold type. And S-2750 would ban the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation or use of certain traps.
 
Both SCR-11 and S-2750 were referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.  While I am not a member of this committee, I will certainly keep your comments in mind should they come before us on the Senate floor for a final vote.  In the meantime, you may wish to write to the chair of this committee to voice your views.  His address is as follows:
 
            The Honorable Bob Smith
            216 Stelton Road, Suite E-5
            Piscataway, New Jersey  08854
            sensmith@njleg.org
 
For further information, you may track this bill or any legislation of interest to you by logging onto the New Jersey Legislative website at www.njleg.state.nj.us or by calling the Office of Legislative Services toll-free at 1-800-792-8630.  Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding this important bill. Your input is always welcomed and considered.
 
Sincerely yours,
 
Senator Joe Pennacchio
Assistant Republican Leader

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Got back today.


Thank you for your email in opposition of S-2750 banning the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.
 
I will give full consideration to your argument in opposition of the bill when it comes before the Senate for a hearing and a vote.
 
Do not hesitate to contact me in the future if I can be of assistance to you.
 
Sincerely,
 
Mike Doherty
Senator, District 23
127 Belvidere Ave., 2nd Floor
Washington, NJ 07882
908-835-0552

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Thank you for contacting my office with your position on S2750.
 
S2750 has yet to come before me for a vote, if and when it does I will keep your position in mind.
 
Thank you again for contacting my office and I look forward to hearing from you again.
 
Sincerely,
 
Senator Kevin O'Toole
 
Tel:973-237-1360

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Here is a reply I received today.

Thank you for your e-mail regarding SCR-11 and S-2750/ A-4407. 
 
SCR-11 would determine that the Fish and Game Council’s proposal to allow the use of enclosed foothold traps is inconsistent with the plain language and legislative intent of the 1984 law banning animal traps of the steel-jaw leg hold type. S-2750/ A-4407 would ban the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation or use of certain traps.
 
SCR-11 and S-2750/ A-4407 were referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.  While I am not a member of this committee, I will certainly keep your comments in mind should this Resolution come before us on the Senate floor for a final vote.  In the meantime, you may wish to write to the chair of this committee to voice your views.  His address is as follows:
 
            The Honorable Bob Smith
            216 Stelton Road, Suite E-5
            Piscataway, New Jersey  08854
            sensmith@njleg.org
 
 
For your further information, you may track this bill or any legislation of interest to you at the New Jersey Legislative website by logging onto www.njleg.state.nj.us or you may call the Office of Legislative Services toll free number at 1-800-792-8630.  Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding this important bill.  Your input is always welcome and considered.
 
Sincerely yours,
 
 
Senator Joe Pennacchio
Senate Republican Whip
 

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Well the results are in for the new Governor and it is not good for the outdoorsmen and trappers of NJ. The bear hunt will be the first the battle. If that battle is lost by us then the trapping bills will be next is my guess. If we win the bear battle then the trapping will be the next battle LOL So trappers and NJ outdoorsmen we better get our acts together. Because the trapping bills will be addressed. The AR groups will not let it go and they have legislators on their side. For those of you writing and emailing thank you keep going. We need to key in on both committees hard and write the committee members not just the chair. Remember to bcc the email to njfedtrap@gmail.com

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Got to keep trying

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We need a singular voice to oppose these bills. We need a spokesman and a concerted effort to offer commentary to the media. The NJTA and NJFH should form a joint committee or something.

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McLaugh19,
I'm trying my best.

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CBS News December 22, 2017, 7:20 AM
Raccoon attacks baby and drags her out of bed in Philadelphia, mom says
Last Updated Dec 22, 2017 8:54 AM EST
PHILADELPHIA — A baby had to undergo surgery after being attacked by a raccoon inside a North Philadelphia home earlier this week. CBS Philadelphia reports that four-month-old Journi Black is on a long road to recovery after a raccoon attacked her inside a home on the 2100 block of North 22nd Street on Wednesday night.
"It's just ridiculous," said Samuel Black, the girl's father. "My daughter could have lost her life."

Journi Black underwent surgery at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children after being attacked by a raccoon. CBS Philadelphia
Animal control officers set a trap for the raccoon to prevent this from happening again. Doctors told the family it will take at least a year for the baby to fully recover.
"My daughter was laying on the bed sleeping and I went to take my son to the bathroom. We heard a sound upstairs and we see a raccoon run down the steps," said Ashley Rodgers, the child's mother. "When I finally got to her, she was laying on the floor so it had dragged her off the bed, across the room, and she was bleeding and crying and her whole face was red."
It's been mere days since Rodgers moved into the home with her daughter and 6-year-old son, Jordan. Other tenants also reportedly rent rooms there, though no one inside would come to the door or speak on-camera.
A spokeswoman for the city's Licenses and Inspections Department tells Eyewitness News the homeowner, who purchased the property in May, does not have a rental license and that if he is renting rooms, he is doing so illegally.
"It needs to be shut down. Everybody needs to leave out of there," Rodgers said.
Rodgers says she contacted her landlord after the first raccoon sighting earlier in the evening, something neighbors say is common, especially with trash in the area.
"It's terrible around here with these raccoons, yes it is," said Barbara Butler.
Rodgers says her landlord told her he had chased the raccoon out. But after the raccoon attacked the baby, the landlord rushed her to the hospital. The family says it intends to pursue legal action.
"It is his responsibility. There's no reason an animal should have gotten into the house with minors," Black said.
CBS Philadelphia reached out to that landlord; he first hung up on us then called back to say everything has been resolved and to contact his lawyer. However, he would not provide his attorney's name or number. Meantime, the baby is still in recovery at St. Christopher's Hospital and has had her rabies shots.

Can't figure out how to post the picture of the chewed up baby.
You can look it up, or post a picture.
Its nasty!

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Thank you for contacting the constituent outreach center for Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo. I greatly appreciate your correspondence on matters of great importance to you. I, or a member of my staff, will reply to you as soon as possible. Because of the volume of daily messages and the often complex nature of issues, however, there may be a slight delay in providing you with a thorough response.

Please note that my office has relocated to The Shoppes at Nottingham Pointe located at 4621A Nottingham Way , Hamilton , NJ 08690 . The phone number will remain the same at (609) 631-7501.

Again, thank you for your correspondence and I look forward to continuing to hear from the residents of the 14th District.

Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo
14th Legislative District

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New Number same wording, S179 replaces S2750 Still waiting for new number for A4407. New gov moves in tomorrow fasten your seat belts NJ trappers we are going for a ride I hope we can handle.

i saw this today, unreal, they never give up, guess we will see if sweeney is on our side

Got to keep trying!

Here we go again, get ready for another fight!
S179 was brought up in the Environment and Energy Committee. This bill is the same wording as last years bill S2750 and is in the same committee just under a different number. This bill will eliminate all trapping except mice and rats in your house (good luck finding a market for them). We need everyone to write, email and call the committee members and tell them you oppose this bill. If you email please also BCC to njfedtrap@gmail.com so we can keep a count how many emailed so they cant say no one opposed the bill. Below is the 5 members of the committee you need to contact and also the wording of Bill S179.

Hope everyone is having a great trapping season and new year.

SenBSmith@njleg.org
SenGreenstein@njleg.org
SenBateman@njleg.org
SenOroho@njleg.org
SenCodey@njleg.org

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SENATE, No. 179

STATE OF NEW JERSEY
218th LEGISLATURE

PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2018 SESSION



Sponsored by:
Senator VIN GOPAL
District 11 (Monmouth)




SYNOPSIS
Bans manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.


An Act concerning certain traps and supplementing Title 23 of the Revised Statutes.

Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

1. a. Except for educational, scientific, or public health purposes pursuant to a special permit issued by the Department of Environmental Protection, no person shall manufacture, sell, offer for sale, possess, import, or transport a trap that is a spring-loaded device that restrains an animal by capturing the foot, leg, or other body part, including an enclosed foothold type trap or any other type trap that uses a jaw, arm, bar, cable, or wire to grasp or pin the animal’s foot, leg, or other body part.
b. No person shall trap, or attempt to trap, an animal using a trap that is a spring-loaded device that restrains an animal by capturing the foot, leg, or other body part, including an enclosed foothold type trap or any other type trap that uses a jaw, arm, bar, cable, or wire to grasp or pin the animal’s foot, leg, or other body part.
c. All equipment used in, or animals or animal pelts obtained through, a violation of subsection a. or b. of this section shall be confiscated by a law enforcement officer and forfeited.
d. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. or b. of this section to the contrary, nothing in this section shall be deemed to prohibit or otherwise apply to a mouse trap or rat trap designed for use in and under buildings.
e. Any person who violates subsection a. or b. of this section shall be liable to a civil penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $300 for a first offense, and not less than $500 nor more than $700 for a second offense, and not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense, to be collected in a summary proceeding under the “Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.).

2. This act shall take effect on the 60th day after the date of enactment.


STATEMENT

This bill would ban the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, possession, importation, or transportation of a trap that is a spring-loaded device that restrains an animal by capturing the foot, leg, or other body part, including an enclosed foothold type trap or any other type trap that uses a jaw, arm, bar, cable, or wire to grasp or pin the animal’s foot, leg, or other body part. The bill would also prohibit a person from trapping or attempting to trap an animal using such a trap. The bill specifies that a mouse trap or rat trap designed for use in and under buildings is not a trap prohibited by the bill. A person who violates the bill would be subject to a civil fine of $100 to $300 for a first offense, $500 to $700 for a second offense, and $1,000 to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense, plus confiscation and forfeiture of all equipment used in, and animals or pelts obtained through, the violation.

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Got this reply:
Thank you for contacting me regarding SCR11, S2750, and A4406. I wanted to let you know that these bills were part of the previous legislative session (2016-2017) which concluded on January 8, 2018. I have had my staff check the records of bills that were re-introduced for consideration during the current legislative session (2018-2019) which began on January 9, 2018. The bills you have referenced were not reintroduced in any manner; currently there are no bills or resolutions concerning animal traps. I hope you find this information useful. Please continue to voice your opinions and concerns on legislation.

Regards,


Kevin J. Rooney
Assemblyman District 40
OFFICE INFORMATION:
155 ROUTE 46 WEST
WAYNE, NJ 07470
PH: (973) 237-1362

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Thanks for the reminder PopPop. I sent emails today also

Sorry guys. I feel bad for you. NJ is my destination for striper fishing and easy beach access. But it is a police state and I am always glad to leave. C'mon over here to PA.

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Emails sent

Thanks DelawareRob !

Got this response today:

I wanted to thank you for emailing me regarding A3110/S179, which bans manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps. It is critically important that I hear from as many constituents as possible on issues like this, and so I appreciate you taking the time to contact our office.

As of January 9th 2018, this bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I have passed your message along to my policy advisor for further review, and I will continue studying this legislation.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out again if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I’m always here to help.

Sincerely,

Eric Houghtaling
Assemblyman
District 11

PopPop, what is that Assemblymans e-mail? I will add it to the list of people I send messages to.

This is the most updated list I have

AsmAndrzejczak@njleg.org;
AsmChrisaBrown@njleg.org;
AsmMazzeo@njleg.org;
AsmBurzichelli@njleg.org;
AsmMoriarty@njleg.org;
AswMosquera@njleg.org;
AsmGreenwald@njleg.org;
AswLampitt@njleg.org;
AsmConaway@njleg.org;
AsmSingleton@njleg.org;
AswRodriguezGregg@njleg.org;
AswGove@njleg.org;
AsmRumpf@njleg.org;
AsmMcguckin@njleg.org;
AsmWolfe@njleg.org;
AsmClifton@njleg.org;
AsmDancer@njleg.org;
AswHandlin@njleg.org;
AsmOscanlon@njleg.org;
AsmBenson@njleg.org;
AsmDeAngelo@njleg.org;
AsmGusciora@njleg.org;
AsmCiattarelli@njleg.org;
AsmEgan@njleg.org;
AswPinkin@njleg.org;
AsmCoughlin@njleg.org;
AsmWisniewski@njleg.org;
AswQuijano@njleg.org;
AsmBramnick@njleg.org;
AswMunoz@njleg.org;
AsmGreen@njleg.org;
AsmDiMaio@njleg.org;
AsmPeterson@njleg.org;
AsmSpace@njleg.org;
AsmBucco@njleg.org;
AsmCarroll@njleg.org;
AswDeCroce@njleg.org;
AsmWebber@njleg.org;
AswJasey@njleg.org;
AsmMcKeon@njleg.org;
AsmCaputo@njleg.org;
AswTucker@njleg.org;
AswPintorMarin@njleg.org;
AswWatson@njleg.org;
AsmKean@njleg.org;
AsmRible@njleg.org;
AswJimenez@njleg.org;
AsmPrieto@njleg.org;
AsmMukherji@njleg.org;
AsmGiblin@njleg.org;
AswOliver@njleg.org;
AswSumter@njleg.org;
AsmWimberly@njleg.org;
AswCaride@njleg.org;
AsmSchaer@njleg.org;
AswHuttle@njleg.org;
AsmJohnson@njleg.org;
AsmEustace@njleg.org;
AsmLagana@njleg.org;
AsmAuth@njleg.org;
AswSchepisi@njleg.org;
AsmRooney@njleg.org;
AsmRusso@njleg.org;
AsmTaliaferro@njleg.org;
AsmDanielsen@njleg.org;
AswMuoio@njleg.org;
AsmHolley@njleg.org;
Aswdowney@njleg.org;
Asmhoughtaling@njleg.org;
Asmkarabinchak@njleg.org;
Asmland@njleg.org;
Aswjones@njleg.org;
Asmhowarth@njleg.org;
Asmzwicker@njleg.org;
Asmkennedy@njleg.org;
Aswphoebus@njleg.org;
Asmchiaravalloti@njleg.org;
Aswmcknight@njleg.org;
Aswchaparro@njleg.org;
Asmbarclay@njleg.org

Thank you, I’ve been sending them to the senators, I’ll add these folks also.

New week, new messages sent!

Have a great Monday everyone.

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Got this reply today from Senator Kip Bateman:

Thank you for your input. I do not support this legislation and will vote against if it comes before the Senate for a vote.

Senator Kip Bateman

PineDoggin and myself got the same one. I posted in the other NJ thread.

https://trapperman.com/forum/ubbthreads...._je#Post6158958

Thanks for your help Delaware Bob!!

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Thank you for your input. I do not support this legislation and will vote against if it comes before the Senate for a vote.
Senator Kip Bateman

I wanted to thank you for emailing me regarding A3110/S179, which bans manufacture , sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps. It is critically important that I hear from as many constituents as possible on issues like this, and so I appreciate you taking the time to contact our office.

As of January 9 th 2018, this bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I have passed your message along to my policy advisor for further review, and I will continue studying this legislation.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out again if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I’m always here to help.

Sincerely,

Eric Houghtaling
Assemblyman
District 11

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Our legislator email lists are updated, please check our Legislator Contact page for the lists you need: http://www.anjrpc.org/page/Contact_legislators

You can also see our alert archives here: http://www.anjrpc.org/page/Alerts and don’t forget to check out the Facebook page- www.facebook.com/ANJRPC/

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Got another (same) reply

Thank you for your input. I do not support this legislation and will vote against if it comes before the Senate for a vote.
Senator Kip Bateman

Got another reply:

Thank you for contacting me regarding A2110/S179. As you know, this would ban manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps. As your representative in the New Jersey General Assembly, I greatly appreciate hearing your feedback on the issues like this.

As of February 8th 2018, this bill has been introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. I am currently in the process of studying the legislation, and I will be considering your input as I make a decision on how to cast my vote. I’ve also forwarded your message to my policy advisor for further review as we consider our approach to the legislation.

Please feel free to reach out again with any other questions, comments, or information. My door is always open.

Sincerely,

Joann Downey
Assemblywoman
District 11

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Thanks Don

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Got this reply today:

Thank you for contacting the constituent outreach center for Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo. I greatly appreciate your correspondence on matters of great importance to you. I, or a member of my staff, will reply to you as soon as possible. Because of the volume of daily messages and the often complex nature of issues, however, there may be a slight delay in providing you with a thorough response.

Please note that my office has relocated to The Shoppes at Nottingham Pointe located at 4621A Nottingham Way , Hamilton , NJ 08690 . The phone number will remain the same at (609) 631-7501.

Again, thank you for your correspondence and I look forward to continuing to hear from the residents of the 14th District.

Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo
14th Legislative District

Got another reply today:

Thank you for contacting me regarding A3110/S179 which bans the use of certain traps. I strive to represent my constituents’ concerns and interests. As your voice in Trenton, my goal is to fight for the betterment of New Jersey and I truly value your input on issues. I will be sure to keep your opinions in mind when the issue comes before the legislature.


Sincerely,

Kevin J. Rooney
Assemblyman District 40
Office Information:
155 Route 46 West
Wayne, NJ 07470
PH: (973) 237-1362

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Thank you for contacting our office, I appreciate your thoughts in regards to spring traps and A3110/S179. Knowing how you feel on issues helps me better represent you in Trenton.

A3110 was introduced to the assembly on 02/10/18 and referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. Thank you for such an informative letter, I will make sure to keep your thoughts and concerns in mind should this bill come to a full vote in the assembly.

Got this reply today:

Hearing from the people I serve is vital to doing my job. Thank you again for taking the time to write to me, and please do not hesitate to contact myself or my office at 908-450-7064 if we can provide any assistance in the future.

Sincerely,

Roy Freiman
Assemblyman, District 16
50 Division Street, Suite 200
Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone: 908-450-7064
Email: asmfreiman@njleg.org

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Received this reply today:


Thank you for contacting me regarding S179/A307. I strive to represent my constituents concerns and interests. As your voice in Trenton, my goal is to fight for the betterment of New Jersey and I truly value your input on issues. I will be sure to keep your opinions in mind when the issue comes before the legislature.

Kevin J. Rooney
Assemblyman District 40
OFFICE INFORMATION:
1211 Hamburg Turnpike
Suite 301
Wayne, NJ 07470
PH: (973) 237-1362
www.kevinjrooney.com

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Got this same old "Auto" reply today, & then I never hear anything else. Must be the "slight delay" mentioned below.

Thank you for contacting the constituent outreach center for Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo. I greatly appreciate your correspondence on matters of great importance to you. I, or a member of my staff, will reply to you as soon as possible. Because of the volume of daily messages and the often complex nature of issues, however, there may be a slight delay in providing you with a thorough response.

Please note that my office has relocated to The Shoppes at Nottingham Pointe located at 4621A Nottingham Way , Hamilton , NJ 08690 . The phone number will remain the same at (609) 631-7501.

Again, thank you for your correspondence and I look forward to continuing to hear from the residents of the 14th District.

Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo
14th Legislative District

Got another reply today, same as before.

Thank you for contacting me regarding the dog proof trap. I strive to represent my constituents concerns and interests. As your voice in Trenton, my goal is to fight for the betterment of New Jersey and I truly value your input on issues. I will be sure to keep your opinions in mind when the bill comes before the legislature.

Kevin J. Rooney
Assemblyman District 40
OFFICE INFORMATION:
1211 Hamburg Turnpike
Suite 301
Wayne, NJ 07470
PH: (973) 237-1362
www.kevinjrooney.com

Got this reply today.

Thank you for your email. I have recorded your position and will share it with Speaker Coughlin.
Sincerely,
Laurie McCabe

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PopPop,

Do you have an update on when they plan to have a vote? How long is your legislative session?

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Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

I feel for the NJ Trappers, but who in their right mind would want to live in the Garden State?

It looks like this guy, Vin Gopal is the source, no? Maybe some letters to him.

https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S179/2018

Got this reply today.


Thank you for your email. I have recorded your position and will share it with Assemblywoman Lopez.

Sincerely,

Juan Carlos

Juan Carlos Nordelo, MPA
Legislative Director
Office of Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez
(P) 732-638-5057

Nyhuntfish,
I CONTACT THOSE PEOPLE EVERY WEEK. THIS IS THE LIST I USE.
http://www.anjrpc.org/page/Contact_legislators

Fisherman,
Its tough, but NJ is my home.
I call & send letters every week of the year.
I was hoping when this post started that the all the NJ people on this site would join in. At least it would show the younger NJ trappers how to go about contacting our government and fight for what we have left. As you can see there isn't any help at all. You watch the other posts on this site. If there are people asking for help with snares or ADC help, people from NJ jump right in. I have been trapping for 48 yrs, I'm 58 now. My sons trap, now by 4 grandsons are going along. Its good to do things & fight behind the scenes, but when you have a trapping site like this one that reaches people all over the world, you should show everyone how your going about fighting for out trapping rights. As you can see there are not many replies from this post. I could keep on typing but don't want to get kicked off the site. The last time I typed to much I offended people. Sorry but thats how I feel.

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Got a few replies today:

Thank you for your e-mail.
As your representative in the New Jersey Senate, I value your input and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me about bill S179, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

As of January 9th, 2018,
the bill S179 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I will keep the information you’ve provided in mind as I continue to study and monitor this legislation. I have also forwarded your message to my policy
advisor.

Thank you again for taking
the time to share your thoughts about this legislation with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out in the future, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal
Senator
District 11

Here is the other:

I wanted to thank you for emailing me regarding S179/A3110, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps. It is critically important that I hear from as many constituents as possible on issues like this, and so I appreciate you taking the time to contact our office.

On February 8th, this bill was introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. I have passed your message along to my policy advisor for further review, and I will continue studying this legislation as it progresses through the Assembly.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out again if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I’m always here to help.

Sincerely,

Eric Houghtaling
Assemblyman
District 11

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

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Got this response today

Thank you for your e-mail.
As your representative in the New Jersey Senate, I value your input and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me about bill S179, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

As of January 9th, 2018,
the bill S179 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I will keep the information you’ve provided in mind as I continue to study and monitor this legislation. I have also forwarded your message to my policy
advisor.

Thank you again for taking
the time to share your thoughts about this legislation with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out in the future, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal
Senator
District 11

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Got this reply today

I wanted to thank you for emailing me regarding S179/A3110, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps. It is critically important that I hear from as many constituents as possible on issues like this, and so I appreciate you taking the time to contact our office.

On February 8th, this bill was introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. I have passed your message along to my policy advisor for further review, and I will continue studying this legislation as it progresses through the Assembly.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out again if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I’m always here to help.

Sincerely,

Eric Houghtaling
Assemblyman
District 11

And another reply

Thank you for your e-mail.
As your representative in the New Jersey Senate, I value your input and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me about bill S179, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

As of January 9th, 2018,
the bill S179 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I will keep the information you’ve provided in mind as I continue to study and monitor this legislation. I have also forwarded your message to my policy
advisor.

Thank you again for taking
the time to share your thoughts about this legislation with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out in the future, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal
Senator
District 11

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Got this reply today:

Thank you for contacting me regarding S179/A3110. As you know, A3110, would ban the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps. As your representative in the New Jersey General Assembly, I greatly appreciate hearing your feedback on the issues like this.
As of February 8,2018, this bill has been introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. I am currently in the process of studying the legislation, and I will be considering your input as I make a decision on how to cast my vote. I’ve also forwarded your message to my policy advisor for further review as we consider our approach to the legislation.

Please feel free to reach out again with any other questions, comments, or information. My door is always open.

Sincerely,

Joann Downey
Assemblywoman
District 11

and this reply

Thank you for your e-mail.
As your representative in the New Jersey Senate, I value your input and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me about bill S179, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

As of January 9th, 2018,
the bill S179 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I will keep the information you’ve provided in mind as I continue to study and monitor this legislation. I have also forwarded your message to my policy
advisor.

Thank you again for taking
the time to share your thoughts about this legislation with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out in the future, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal
Senator
District 11

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Got this reply today

Thank you for contacting me regarding the Dog Proof Trap. I strive to represent my constituents concerns and interests. As your voice in Trenton, my goal is to fight for the betterment of New Jersey and I truly value your input on issues. I will be sure to keep your opinions in mind when the issue comes before the legislature.


Kevin J. Rooney
Assemblyman District 40

Office Information:
1211 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 301
Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone: (973) 237-1362

Got this reply today.


Thank you for your email. I have recorded your position and will share it with Assemblywoman Lopez.

Sincerely,

Juan Carlos

Juan Carlos Nordelo, MPA
Legislative Director
Office of Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez
(P) 732-638-5057

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Got this same old "Auto" reply today. But it was more than the others in Government replied.

Thank you for contacting the constituent outreach center for Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo. I greatly appreciate your correspondence on matters of great importance to you. I, or a member of my staff, will reply to you as soon as possible. Because of the volume of daily messages and the often complex nature of issues, however, there may be a slight delay in providing you with a thorough response.

Please note that my office has relocated to The Shoppes at Nottingham Pointe located at 4621A Nottingham Way , Hamilton , NJ 08690 . The phone number will remain the same at (609) 631-7501.

Again, thank you for your correspondence and I look forward to continuing to hear from the residents of the 14th District.

Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo
14th Legislative District

Also got this AUTO reply today:

This is to confirm that we have received your email. Thank you for contacting the Office of Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker.

16th Legislative District
NEW ADDRESS:
One Deer Park Drive, Suite D-1
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Phone: (732) 823-1684

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Are all the people in NJ like the ones on that beach show?

No
NOT us Piney's

No not us here along the river in the South.

Please Oppose S-179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Received this email toady:

Thank you for your e-mail.
As your representative in the New Jersey Senate, I value your input and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me about bill S179, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

As of January 9th, 2018,
the bill S179 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I will keep the information you’ve provided in mind as I continue to study and monitor this legislation. I have also forwarded your message to my policy
advisor.

Thank you again for taking
the time to share your thoughts about this legislation with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out in the future, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal
Senator
District 11

Also received this reply:

I wanted to thank you for emailing me regarding S179/A3110, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps. It is critically important that I hear from as many constituents as possible on issues like this, and so I appreciate you taking the time to contact our office.

On February 8th, this bill was introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. I have passed your message along to my policy advisor for further review, and I will continue studying this legislation as it progresses through the Assembly.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out again if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I’m always here to help.

Sincerely,

Eric Houghtaling
Assemblyman
District 11

Please Oppose S-179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Got this same reply today:

Thank you for your e-mail.
As your representative in the New Jersey Senate, I value your input and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me about bill S179, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

As of January 9th, 2018,
the bill S179 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I will keep the information you’ve provided in mind as I continue to study and monitor this legislation. I have also forwarded your message to my policy
advisor.

Thank you again for taking
the time to share your thoughts about this legislation with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out in the future, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal
Senator
District 11

Got this reply today:


I do oppose S-179.

Sincerely,

Senator Sam Thompson

Please Oppose S-179,
I sent out emails & made calls.

Got this reply today:

Thank you for your e-mail.
As your representative in the New Jersey Senate, I value your input and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me about bill S179, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

As of January 9th, 2018,
the bill S179 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I will keep the information you’ve provided in mind as I continue to study and monitor this legislation. I have also forwarded your message to my policy
advisor.

Thank you again for taking
the time to share your thoughts about this legislation with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out in the future, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal
Senator
District 11

Please Oppose S-179,
I sent out emails & made calls.

Got this reply today:

Thank you for contacting our office, I appreciate your thoughts in regards to spring traps and A3110/S179. Knowing how you feel on issues helps me better represent you in Trenton.

A3110 was introduced to the assembly on 02/10/18 and referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. Thank you for such an informative letter, I will make sure to keep your thoughts and concerns in mind should this bill come to a full vote in the assembly.

Hearing from the people I serve is vital to doing my job. Thank you again for taking the time to write to me, and please do not hesitate to contact myself or my office at 908-450-7064 if we can provide any assistance in the future.

Sincerely,
Assemblyman Roy Freiman

Got this email today:

Thank you for your e-mail.
As your representative in the New Jersey Senate, I value your input and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me about bill S179, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

As of January 9th, 2018,
the bill S179 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I will keep the information you’ve provided in mind as I continue to study and monitor this legislation. I have also forwarded your message to my policy
advisor.

Thank you again for taking
the time to share your thoughts about this legislation with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out in the future, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal
Senator
District 11

Got this reply:

I wanted to thank you for emailing me regarding S179/A3110, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps. It is critically important that I hear from as many constituents as possible on issues like this, and so I appreciate you taking the time to contact our office.

On February 8th, this bill was introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. I have passed your message along to my policy advisor for further review, and I will continue studying this legislation as it progresses through the Assembly.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out again if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I’m always here to help.

Sincerely,

Eric Houghtaling
Assemblyman
District 11

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Got this reply today:

Thank you for contacting me regarding A-3110. I strive to represent my constituents concerns and interests. As your voice in Trenton, my goal is to fight for the betterment of New Jersey and I truly value your input on issues. I will be sure to keep your opinions in mind when the bill comes before the legislature.


Kevin J. Rooney
Assemblyman District 40
OFFICE INFORMATION:
1211 Hamburg Turnpike
Suite 301
Wayne, NJ 07470
PH: (973) 237-1362
FAX: (973) 237-1367

Got this reply today:

Thank you for your e-mail.
As your representative in the New Jersey Senate, I value your input and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me about bill S179, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

As of January 9th, 2018,
the bill S179 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I will keep the information you’ve provided in mind as I continue to study and monitor this legislation. I have also forwarded your message to my policy
advisor.

Thank you again for taking
the time to share your thoughts about this legislation with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out in the future, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal
Senator
District 11

Also got this one:

I wanted to thank you for emailing me regarding S179/A3110, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps. It is critically important that I hear from as many constituents as possible on issues like this, and so I appreciate you taking the time to contact our office.

On February 8th, this bill was introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. I have passed your message along to my policy advisor for further review, and I will continue studying this legislation as it progresses through the Assembly.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out again if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I’m always here to help.

Sincerely,

Eric Houghtaling
Assemblyman
District 11

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Got this reply:

Thank you for contacting me regarding S-179. I strive to represent my constituents concerns and interests. As your voice in Trenton, my goal is to fight for the betterment of New Jersey and I truly value your input on issues. I will be sure to keep your opinions in mind when the bill comes before the legislature.


Kevin J. Rooney
Assemblyman District 40
OFFICE INFORMATION:
1211 Hamburg Turnpike
Suite 301
Wayne, NJ 07470
PH: (973) 237-1362
FAX: (973) 237-1367

Got this reply again also:

Thank you for your e-mail.
As your representative in the New Jersey Senate, I value your input and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me about bill S179, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

As of January 9th, 2018,
the bill S179 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I will keep the information you’ve provided in mind as I continue to study and monitor this legislation. I have also forwarded your message to my policy
advisor.

Thank you again for taking
the time to share your thoughts about this legislation with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out in the future, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal
Senator
District 11

And another:

Thank you for your email. I have recorded your position and will share it with Assemblywoman Lopez.

Sincerely,

Juan Carlos

Juan Carlos Nordelo, MPA
Legislative Director
Office of Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez
(P) 732-638-5057

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Got this reply

I wanted to thank you for emailing me regarding S179/A3110, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps. It is critically important that I hear from as many constituents as possible on issues like this, and so I appreciate you taking the time to contact our office.

On February 8th, this bill was introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. I have passed your message along to my policy advisor for further review, and I will continue studying this legislation as it progresses through the Assembly.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out again if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I’m always here to help.

Sincerely,

Eric Houghtaling
Assemblyman
District 11

Also this reply

Thank you for your e-mail.
As your representative in the New Jersey Senate, I value your input and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me about bill S179, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

As of January 9th, 2018,
the bill S179 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I will keep the information you’ve provided in mind as I continue to study and monitor this legislation. I have also forwarded your message to my policy
advisor.

Thank you again for taking
the time to share your thoughts about this legislation with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out in the future, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal
Senator
District 11

Please Oppose S179.
Emails and calls sent out today.

Are you coming to the convention on the 4th PopPop?

We will miss it again. My sons, & I will be in Ohio deer hunting again.

Good luck deer hunting

Thanks

I wanted to thank you for emailing me regarding S179/A3110, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps. It is critically important that I hear from as many constituents as possible on issues like this, and so I appreciate you taking the time to contact our office.

Received this reply today:

On February 8th, this bill was introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. I have passed your message along to my policy advisor for further review, and I will continue studying this legislation as it progresses through the Assembly.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out again if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I’m always here to help.

Sincerely,

Eric Houghtaling
Assemblyman
District 11

And this one:

Thank you for your e-mail.
As your representative in the New Jersey Senate, I value your input and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me about bill S179, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

As of January 9th, 2018,
the bill S179 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I will keep the information you’ve provided in mind as I continue to study and monitor this legislation. I have also forwarded your message to my policy
advisor.

Thank you again for taking
the time to share your thoughts about this legislation with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out in the future, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal
Senator
District 11

Please Oppose S179. Sent out weekly emails & made calls.

Got this reply today:

I wanted to thank you for emailing me regarding S179/A3110, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps. It is critically important that I hear from as many constituents as possible on issues like this, and so I appreciate you taking the time to contact our office.

On February 8th, this bill was introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. I have passed your message along to my policy advisor for further review, and I will continue studying this legislation as it progresses through the Assembly.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out again if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I’m always here to help.

Sincerely,

Eric Houghtaling
Assemblyman
District 11

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

I received this in my mail today.

Do you know anything about it? Can you contact someone in that township?

NJFH Member,

Harding township Morris County NJ is introducing a resolution tonight with a second reading scheduled in December which will ban the trapping of red fox and coyote within the township by any means.

It has been introduced on the guise of preserving predators of the white footed mouse.

We will forward more info as we hear more.

NJFH Team

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Delaware Rob,
That's the first time I herd that one. I will contact them.
Thanks!

Harding Township, New Jersey - Official Site
www.hardingnj.org

Please Oppose S179.
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls

Got this today:

Thank you for your e-mail.
As your representative in the New Jersey Senate, I value your input and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me about bill S179, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

As of January 9th, 2018,
the bill S179 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. I will keep the information you’ve provided in mind as I continue to study and monitor this legislation. I have also forwarded your message to my policy
advisor.

Thank you again for taking
the time to share your thoughts about this legislation with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out in the future, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal
Senator
District 11

and this one also:

I wanted to thank you for emailing me regarding S179/A3110, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps. It is critically important that I hear from as many constituents as possible on issues like this, and so I appreciate you taking the time to contact our office.

On February 8th, this bill was introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. I have passed your message along to my policy advisor for further review, and I will continue studying this legislation as it progresses through the Assembly.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out again if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I’m always here to help.

Sincerely,

Eric Houghtaling
Assemblyman
District 11

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

IF YOU WOULD PLEASE CONTACT THESE PEOPLE EVERY WEEK.
THIS IS THE LIST I USE.
http://www.anjrpc.org/page/Contact_legislators

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

I CONTACT THOSE PEOPLE EVERY WEEK. THIS IS THE LIST I USE.
Hope some others send out emails/call.

http://www.anjrpc.org/page/Contact_legislators

Plus add this email address to all emails sent.

njfedtrap@gmail.com

Sent out emails today but didn't call due to the Holiday. Will call on Tuesday.

I CONTACT THESE PEOPLE EVERY WEEK. THIS IS THE LIST I USE.

Hope some others send out emails/call as well.

http://www.anjrpc.org/page/Contact_legislators

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

I CONTACT THESE PEOPLE EVERY WEEK.
THIS IS THE LIST I USE.
http://www.anjrpc.org/page/Contact_legislators

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

I CONTACT THESE PEOPLE EVERY WEEK.
THIS IS THE LIST I USE.
http://www.anjrpc.org/page/Contact_legislators

Yup, but its home for us.

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

I CONTACT THESE PEOPLE EVERY WEEK.
THIS IS THE LIST I USE.
http://www.anjrpc.org/page/Contact_legislators

That's the truth.

Please oppose S-179
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

I CONTACT THESE PEOPLE EVERY WEEK.
THIS IS THE LIST I USE.
http://www.anjrpc.org/page/Contact_legislators

Please oppose S-179 & S-3611
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

I CONTACT THESE PEOPLE EVERY WEEK.
THIS IS THE LIST I USE.
http://www.anjrpc.org/page/Contact_legislators

Please oppose S-179 & S-3611
Sent out weekly emails and made calls.

I CONTACT THESE PEOPLE EVERY WEEK.
THIS IS THE LIST I USE.
http://www.anjrpc.org/page/Contact_legislators