“Reasonable trap setbacks from multi-use trails, such as those recommended in Proposal 199, represent a compromise that honors all Alaskans. Trapping is an emotional issue, and the political climate makes it easy for controversial topics to be pulled to extreme poles. I think it’s important, now more than ever, to remember that Alaska is large enough to support a compromise that respects multiple user groups.“
Check out this op ed that our very own Executive Director, Nicole Schmitt, wrote for the Alaska Landmine. Nicole wrote on our proposal to establish 50-yard trap setbacks on over 200 trails in the Mat-Su Valley in an effort to help reduce conflict between user groups on multi-use trails.
Alaskans can comment in support of Proposal 199 to the Alaska Board of Game by January 7th, 2022. To read more on the issue of traps on trails, and to find links to the Board of Game comment portal, visit our Safe Trails webpage.
