The steel-jaw leghold trap is banned in 88 nations and a growing number of U.S. states. Fur is a sustainable natural resource. In reality, healthy animals are more likely to be caught by traps because they are more active than diseased or otherwise weakened animals. The fur trade has pushed fisher, marten, and several species of wild cats to the edge of extinction.
Trapping is well regulated.
A number of states allow trappers to leave animals in traps for three to five days. Finally, the few restrictions that are in place are poorly enforced. Trapping controls diseases such as rabies. Anyone worried about rabies should make sure to vaccinate companion animals and to use caution around wildlife. Traps only kill the animals they are set for.