Comment
I strongly oppose the proposed changes to trapping regulations for the following reasons:
1. The government must provide full scientific documentation, environmental impact assessments, and data to support its claims. It should also consider extending the public comment period to allow stakeholders time to review this information and provide informed feedback.
2. Laws around trapping need to prioritize animal welfare and should be informed by current, peer-reviewed science.
3. Small financial gains for the fur trade should never come at the expense of animal protection, public safety, or ecological health.
4. Beavers are keystone species that create wetlands, support biodiversity, and regulate water systems. Policies should safeguard habitats on Crown and private lands from increased or indiscriminate trapping, especially during the closed season.
5. Strong reporting and regulatory oversight are essential to ensure that trapping practices comply with required standards.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Submitted September 24, 2025 7:42 PM
Comment on
Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers
ERO number
025-0781
Comment ID
157860
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