Post by FWS on Aug 12, 2008 6:13:31 GMT -6
Maine lawsuit aimed at protecting Canada lynx
Associated Press
August 12, 2008
BANGOR, Maine—Two organizations are suing to force Maine officials to take additional steps to prevent trappers from capturing Canada lynx.
Last year, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife settled a federal lawsuit by agreeing to ban larger foothold traps throughout northern Maine. But the number of Canada lynx caught inadvertently by trappers increased despite the new regulations.
On Monday, representatives of the Wildlife Alliance of Maine and the Animal Welfare Institute say they had no choice but to file another lawsuit.
Daryl DeJoy, executive director of the Wildlife Alliance of Maine, says the state will not do what the federal government has asked and requires of them.
Associated Press
August 12, 2008
BANGOR, Maine—Two organizations are suing to force Maine officials to take additional steps to prevent trappers from capturing Canada lynx.
Last year, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife settled a federal lawsuit by agreeing to ban larger foothold traps throughout northern Maine. But the number of Canada lynx caught inadvertently by trappers increased despite the new regulations.
On Monday, representatives of the Wildlife Alliance of Maine and the Animal Welfare Institute say they had no choice but to file another lawsuit.
Daryl DeJoy, executive director of the Wildlife Alliance of Maine, says the state will not do what the federal government has asked and requires of them.