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• on October 28, 2021
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Courtesy/TrapFree New Mexico

By MARY KATHERINE RAY
TrapFree New Mexico Coalition

Monday, Nov. 1marks the start of New Mexico’s last trapping season on public lands.

Roxy’s Lawwill take effect April 1,2022 and effectively end the use of traps, snares and poisons across all public lands in the state.

But there is one more trapping season to get through first. That means that from Monday, Nov. 1 until March 15, 2022, you can expect to find dangerous, cruel traps and snares awaiting the paws and claws of unsuspecting wildlife and companion animals throughout New Mexico.

Stay alert and stay safe! TrapFree New Mexico encourages you towatch this videoto learn how to release your dog from a leghold trap and consider carrying cable-cutters in case your dog encounters a deadly snare. Already this fall TrapFree New Mexico has heard…