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Local trapper opposes proposed trapping ban; offers equipment demonstration
Summary
Kevin Lawrence, a trapper with more than 25 years' experience, opposed a proposed trapping ban and said modern traps are regulated and designed to restrain animals without injury; the committee asked for clarifications about non‑target captures and scheduled a demonstration for April 13.
At the Tucker Management Committee’s March 16 meeting, Kevin Lawrence, who identified himself as "a trapper with 25+ years of experience," told the committee he strongly opposed the proposed ban on trapping and argued modern traps are regulated and constructed to avoid injuring animals. Committee members pressed concerns about accidental captures of dogs and non‑target wildlife. Tom Kidder said wildlife populations on Tucker Mountain "appear to be lower than desired," prompting discussion about whether habitat or human activity explains changes in populations.
Kevin agreed to return on April 13 to demonstrate modern trapping equipment and methods so committee members could see best practices firsthand. The committee listed reviewing trapping language in the draft ordinances as a next step and will consider the demonstration as part of its assessment.
