What type of traps are generally prohibited for fur trapping?

Body-gripping traps are generally prohibited for fur trapping primarily due to concerns about animal welfare and non-target capture. These traps can deliver lethal force directly to the body of an animal, posing a higher risk of causing significant suffering if animals are not quickly dispatched. Additionally, they may capture unintended species, leading to injuries or fatalities among those animals, which raises ethical and conservation issues.

In many jurisdictions, regulations are set to ensure that trapping practices are humane and minimize the suffering of captured animals. As a result, the use of body-gripping traps is restricted or banned in many areas to promote more humane trapping methods and protect non-target wildlife.

In contrast, other types of traps like live traps, box traps, and foot-hold traps can often be designed or utilized in ways that reduce the risk of harm to both target and non-target species, aligning more closely with modern standards of humane trapping practices.