BOISE, Idaho (CBS 2) — Pet owners should be aware of traps and snares in Idaho.

Idaho Fish and Game says most fur trapping seasons are open during late fall and winter, but some go year-round.

Owners should be careful letting pets run off-leash and unsupervised. They run the risk of having their pet’s toes pinched or worse – traped by snares intended for large wildlife.

Know that one trap usually means there are more in the area. If you find one trap, avoid the rest of the area.

An easy way to avoid traps is looking for signs. Some trappers will post warnings.

While traps and snares are rarely encountered by bird hunters or hikers, pets can be attracted to them and become trapped, and people who…