Articles written by John R. Wilson

John R. Wilson|Updated Mar 20, 2014

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I am writing this letter today in hopes of urging Montana sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts to oppose efforts by animal rights activists to ban trapping on Montana public lands. There have been efforts in recent years to paint trapping as an outdated “hobby” that serves no purpose. The truth that animal rights activists don’t want you to know is that trapping serves incredibly vital roles in Montana. It ensures that furbearers and their habitat are healthy and sustainable. And it ensures that predator populations are kept...