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13 J. Animal & Nat. Resource L. 67 (2017)
International Trapping: The Need for International Humane Trapping Standards

handle is hein.journals/janimlaw13 and id is 79 raw text is: International Trapping: The Need for International Humane Trapping Standards 67 INTERNATIONAL TRAPPING: THE NEED FOR INTERNATIONAL HUMANE TRAPPING STANDARDS ANDREA FOGELSINGER' I. INTRODUCTION Hunting animals by trapping has long been part of human history.' Nearly every country allows the trapping of animals for a number of reasons, which include, wildlife management, pest control, habitat protection, food, research, relocation, and fur.' However, inhumane trapping practices around the globe lead to undue and unnecessary animal suffering. To minimize the negative impacts of this market and trade, international regulations need to be imposed with the intent of preventing and minimizing the suffering of the animals targeted for their fur. While trapping seems to be an inescapable part of the relationship between humans and wildlife, the means that are used to trap animals need vast modifications and with the increase of globalization these standards need to occur on an international level. The European Leghold Trap Regulation (Leghold Trap Regulation) and the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS) are key components of this change, but these agreements have their limitations and need to be amended to properly safeguard wildlife against humans. This Note will explore the origins and methods of trapping while outlining the reasons that trapping standards need to be changed and suggesting possible solutions to affect change. J.D. Michigan State University College of Law 2 Stuart R. Harrop, The International Regulation of Animal Welfare and Conservation Issues Through Standards Dealing with the Trapping of WildMammals, 12 J. ENVTL. LAW 12, §2.1 (2000). 3 Trapping Regulations, WE ARE FUR, https://penna.cc/4CML-8ESZ (last visited Mar. 1, 2016).

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