The use of live trap's

[Dom]

With all the crazy law changes I am wondering if we/I need a trapping license to use them?I wont be killing any trapped in them however it is still trapping

[PREDATE]

yep. You'll need a license. If you can, sign up for your trappers course it's pretty cool and usually quite laid back. I took mine in an old barn and those old timers know their stuff. They enjoy teaching the craft so it will be preserved for future generations

Edited September 8, 2014 by PREDATE

[HOUNDS77]

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[G-Man]

yep trap is a trap, took my course over 20 years ago. and still buy a licence from time to time to keep one current on file.. just dont have time to run a trap line like i should, so i let a friend use my traps and trap my property.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

doesn't it depend on what you are trapping and if it is damaging wildlife? Using a box trap to remove a woodchuck from digging under your deck or in your landscaping  is one example.

[PREDATE]

doesn't it depend on what you are trapping and if it is damaging wildlife? Using a box trap to remove a woodchuck from digging under your deck or in your landscaping is one example.

correct.

[jjb4900]

With all the crazy law changes I am wondering if we/I need a trapping license to use them?I wont be killing any trapped in them however it is still trapping

what do you plan on doing with the animals you trap?

[phade]

doesn't it depend on what you are trapping and if it is damaging wildlife? Using a box trap to remove a woodchuck from digging under your deck or in your landscaping  is one example.

 

Double edged sword if you don't plan on killing it as the OP noted (if he's not killing them, then what? LOL).

 

You can't remove the animal and then relocate it...that's breaking the law.

Edited September 9, 2014 by phade

[Dom]

what do you plan on doing with the animals you trap?

Relocating to the wood's.I do some work for an elderly couple and they have some Racoons that are not paying rent lol they asked if I could remove them without killing them.

[jjb4900]

Relocating to the wood's.I do some work for an elderly couple and they have some Racoons that are not paying rent lol they asked if I could remove them without killing them.

not supposed to live trap and relocate....DEC has a licensing program for nuisance trappers, if you're the homeowner taking care of your own problem, they will direct you as how to dispose of the critters.