Trapping Incident #165
Reported:
01/02/2004
Location:
, OR - USA
Species:
O
Trap Type:
L
Incident Date:
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
Yes
Result:
trapper fined for not having trap properly tagged
Summary:
A red-tailed hawk was found caught in a leghold trap. His leg bone and flesh were severed. Oregon State police fined the guilty party for not having proper permits for the trap and for improperly baiting the trap.