Who may use leg-hold traps according to the regulations?

Leg-hold traps are designed for trapping various wildlife and are subject to strict regulations to ensure humane practices and the protection of non-target species. According to California regulations, the use of leg-hold traps is primarily restricted to certain qualified individuals to ensure that any trapping activity is conducted responsibly and in compliance with wildlife management objectives.

Government agencies are authorized to use leg-hold traps as part of their wildlife management and control programs. This ensures that trapping is performed under expert supervision and in accordance with conservation guidelines. These agencies typically have the necessary training and understanding of the ecosystem to minimize harm to non-target animals and to apply ethical trapping techniques.

Licensed trappers, private landowners, and professional wildlife control operators have different regulations regarding their trapping methods and the types of traps they may use. While they may be permitted to use certain types of traps, leg-hold traps specifically are limited to government agency use in many instances, reflecting a focus on humane trapping standards and responsible wildlife management.