As for the 2025 WCC questions, I'm not sure why WTA is so opposed to the question about allowing trail cams for trap checking
I had to work that night.
There was quite the discussion that meeting on the topic.
In summary, the membership isn't entirely opposed to the use of tech.
It's ok to use cameras and other methods at your sets to notify you of a catch; it's NOT legal to use them as your daily method of trap checking. You still need to physically check traps by human observation. I doubt drones will be allowed by the WIDNR, see all other hunting regs concerning use of drones..
The issues revolved around Wisconsin trapping heritage (why we have a 24 hour check requirement in the first place), ethics (see Captaine's comments), enforcement (what evidence would be used to ensure compliance) and most important was public perception (if you're not out there checking traps, what thoughts does that create in the minds of the general public about trapping and animal suffering in traps for extended periods).