Trapping Incident #188
Reported:
01/08/2003
Location:
, OK - USA
Species:
C,
Trap Type:
L
Incident Date:
01/07/2003
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
Yes
Result:
31 residents charged violating Migratory Bird Act
Summary:
31 residents were charged with violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act by using “pole-trapping” — placing a trap on a pole or perch to catch and kill hawks and owls to protect their gamecocks.