• Kyle Orens
• Mar 9, 2023Updated16 hrs ago
• https://www.wboc.com/news/possible-crack-down-on-anonymous-hunting-traps/article_7187a6de-bece-11ed-a988-a33b70ad0094.html

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Hollie Robbins showing one of his traps and the ID tag that he is required to have on all of them.

An ID tag that goes on traps.

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MARYLAND — Lawmakers in Annapolis are debating a pair of bills that would require identification on traps used to catch animals. If something happens at a trap, the goal is Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources would be able to easily locate the owner.

While DNR said the goal of this legislation is to increase accountability, others feel this could hurt what they call a dying tradition. Trappers say the days of trapping for fun and to keep nuisance animals in check, are dwindling.

It’s why Jamie Wink, owner of Wink’s Sporting Goods, thinks this legislation would deter people from using traps.

“It’s something that…