Public Library Use Montana
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01/14/22 03:08 PM
01/14/22 03:08 PM
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Slick Pan
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OP
trapper
Joined: Feb 2020
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MT
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It has come to my attention through an ad in the Bitterroot Star (local newspaper) that Footloose Montana , an anti-trapping organization has been allowed access and use of the library facilities to promote their own agenda. As a tax payer and citizen of this community I strongly object to this action and ask that this not be allowed to happen. Please help with this if you can: commissioners@rc.mt.gov director@bitterrootpubliclibrary.org
Last edited by Slick Pan; 01/14/22 05:44 PM.
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Re: Public Library Use
[Re: Slick Pan]
#7460744
01/14/22 03:20 PM
01/14/22 03:20 PM
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Posts: 666 Iowa
trapperchris
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trapper
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Iowa
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Yep. Reach out to your state organization and get some help. You have just as much right to post pro-trapping media as well. As a matter of fact, would also be a great time to get to know your local library if you're not already involved.
Just livin' the dream...and paying full price for it!
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Re: Public Library Use
[Re: Slick Pan]
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01/14/22 03:29 PM
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DakotaBoy
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I don't really see anything demonizing trapping in that flyer, but I don't see anything on it supporting trapping either. Now, if you attend the "workshop", be sure to bring some traps and snap them on your hands to show them they don't hurt or cut your fingers off! Give them a real education and swing it towards pro-trapping. Be sure to mention that it's illegal to tamper with legally set traps. I haven't looked into "Footloose Montana"....are they an anti-trapping org in your area?
Last edited by DakotaBoy; 01/14/22 03:30 PM.
"Pretty cocky for a starving pilgrim!" "An elk don't know how many legs a horse has!"
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Re: Public Library Use
[Re: DakotaBoy]
#7460756
01/14/22 03:33 PM
01/14/22 03:33 PM
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trapdog1
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I don't really see anything demonizing trapping in that flyer, but I don't see anything on it supporting trapping either. Now, if you attend the "workshop", be sure to bring some traps and snap them on your hands to show them they don't hurt or cut your fingers off! Give them a real education and swing it towards pro-trapping. Be sure to mention that it's illegal to tamper with legally set traps. The flyer looks harmless enough, but don't think for a minute these freaks aren't going to go full propaganda at their little meeting.
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Re: Public Library Use
[Re: Slick Pan]
#7460761
01/14/22 03:39 PM
01/14/22 03:39 PM
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Gulo
"On The Other Hand"
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"On The Other Hand"
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If you attend, be sure you point out that pets on public land generally need to be leashed. I suspect Polly the Airdale who's been in three traps, has an owner that is breaking the law, not the trapper.
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Re: Public Library Use
[Re: Slick Pan]
#7460774
01/14/22 03:51 PM
01/14/22 03:51 PM
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Sharon
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"American Honey"
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That's exactly the case, Jack. These people don't even live in the rural, but in suburbs and town. But Montana law applies for leash laws , and there are strict laws for Polly the Airdale in chasing wildlife, killing fawns, and venturing onto rancher's lands and distressing livestock. To the point where a rancher or property owner can "get rid" of the dog without even finding the owner to give warning.
Fish& Game won't hesitate to write up citations for poaching onto the owners who let their Polly's run loose.
Also, good to share, are the fact that coyotes and wuffs will routinely kill dogs they find running loose. Some Coyotes nowadays will even go into yards and take dogs out . Every hound owner in the area I have heard are almost to the point of not running their dogs anymore because of the wuffs who have found them before the owners could catch up.
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Re: Public Library Use
[Re: DakotaBoy]
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01/14/22 07:12 PM
01/14/22 07:12 PM
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Camohoyt340
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I don't really see anything demonizing trapping in that flyer, but I don't see anything on it supporting trapping either. Now, if you attend the "workshop", be sure to bring some traps and snap them on your hands to show them they don't hurt or cut your fingers off! Give them a real education and swing it towards pro-trapping. Be sure to mention that it's illegal to tamper with legally set traps. I haven't looked into "Footloose Montana"....are they an anti-trapping org in your area? I disagree with that. “Traps are indiscriminate” and “traps can be almost anywhere” are false statements meant to make the traps out to be a boogeyman hiding everywhere.
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Re: Public Library Use
[Re: Slick Pan]
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01/14/22 07:42 PM
01/14/22 07:42 PM
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Mike in A-town
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Took my German Shepherd down to the local creek a week or two ago... He had his harness on and was leashed the entire time. My wife asked why I didn't let him run and frolic on his own. I told her a free-running dog is a risk to itself and others and that it was also trapping season.
I didn't really expect to come across any traps.However it's MY RESPONSIBILITY to take care of MY dog. I don't understand why people can't get that through their heads.
Mike
One man with a gun may control 100 others who have none.
Vladimir Lenin
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Re: Public Library Use
[Re: Slick Pan]
#7460939
01/14/22 07:49 PM
01/14/22 07:49 PM
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drasselt
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Alaska Trappers Association puts on "Shared Trails" presentations that cover many of the same How-tos as the anti ad...without the drama. We tell them this is an informational event not a debate. Many folks who attend are more or less neutral, if perhaps concerned. After learning how to release various traps and snares during the 'hands on' segment many seem confident that they could handle a situation in the field. Here is a video excerpt of a longer video ATA usually plays at presentations.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk242jZwEAQLately our Fish and Game (ADFG) has been doing some of the same thing: The Alaska-Yukon North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) and the City of Soldotna are proud to offer outdoor enthusiasts a free opportunity to learn about trapping and dog safety. Please see the attached flier with details. Please forward to members of your organization as this might be of interest to them. We are looking forward to this opportunity and seeing folks there! For questions about the event, call Chapter President Ken Gates at 907-953-9709.
When: January 29, 2022, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Where: Soldotna Regional Sports Complex Who: ADFG Biologists Rob Massengill and Nick Fowler (with 60 years combined trapping experience)
Free Trapping and Dog Safety Seminar Link to flyer. https://drive.google.com/file/d/16tBVMjDVSwFJTQiji8lFHnmPSypO_RBr/viewWe have found it good to be proactive!
you can vote your way into socialism, but you will have to shoot your way out.
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Re: Public Library Use
[Re: DakotaBoy]
#7460949
01/14/22 07:58 PM
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 2,686 Alaska
drasselt
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trapper
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bring some traps and snap them on your hands
Great point and a very good graphic for non trappers. I've done it myself many times starting in high school for an English class. BUT dont let them take any pictures because they will use it out of context to scare people!
you can vote your way into socialism, but you will have to shoot your way out.
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