Is it permissible to buy, sell, or barter fur from animals trapped with body-gripping traps?

The regulation prohibiting the buying, selling, or bartering of fur from animals trapped using body-gripping traps is rooted in wildlife conservation and ethical trapping practices. Body-gripping traps are designed to capture animals in a manner that can lead to significant suffering and are often viewed as inhumane compared to other trapping methods.

This ban aims to discourage the use of these traps, promoting more humane methods of trapping and reducing the incentive for trapping animals with potentially harmful practices. Additionally, this prohibition helps regulate the fur trade and protect wildlife populations from overexploitation.

While there are conditions under which fur from certain animals may be traded, as dictated by specific regulations (such as the status of the species or licensing requirements), the general guideline is clear: fur from animals trapped with body-gripping traps cannot be commercially exchanged. This is in line with broader environmental and wildlife protection policies.