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we are releasing the findings of an undercover
investigation by Born Free USA, in collaboration with
Humane Society International and the Humane Society of
the United States. The investigation, which uncovered
the horrors behind trapping and the National Trappers
Association Convention, was grim and horrifying.<BR
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raccoons were bludgeoned to death with a baseball
bat,</STRONG><STRONG
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</STRONG>and one later found to be still alive was
beaten to death by a trapper. A dead fox, who was likely
killed by coyotes, as he was unable to defend himself or
run, <STRONG
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so hard to free himself that his leg snapped clean
through.</STRONG> A cat was also found dead in a trap,
reminding us that these devices can also harm companion
animals and protected wildlife species.</P></DIV></TD></TR>
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align=left>During a course on trapping education,
trainers laughed about illegal activities, <STRONG
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a representative from a state Department of Natural
Resources even volunteered information on loopholes in
trapping laws.</STRONG> Needless to say, this was
truly a hellish investigation. We’re upset and angry and
we’re sure you are too but don’t give up because there
is work we can do to stop this. <A
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