Ain't just Cali....
State Trapping Bans
Washington (2000 ballot initiative)?Citizens voted in favor (55%) of banning the use of leghold traps, other body-gripping traps, and snares for recreation and commerce in fur. In May 2003, the governor vetoed a rollback of the ban.
California (1998 ballot initiative)?Voters supported (57%) Proposition 4, which banned the use of leghold traps, other body-gripping traps, and snares for recreation and commerce in fur.
Massachusetts (1996 ballot initiative)?Voters passed (64%) The Wildlife Protection Act, banning the use of leghold traps, other body-gripping traps, and snares for capturing fur-bearing animals.
Colorado (1992 ballot initiative)?Citizens voted in favor (52%) of a constitutional amendment banning the use of leghold, other body-griping traps and snares.
Arizona (1992 ballot initiative)?Voters (58%) enacted a ban on the use of leghold traps, other body-gripping traps, and snares on public land?which makes up 80% of the state.
New Jersey (1986 legislation)?The New Jersey legislature banned both possession and use of leghold traps, making it the most restrictive of the leghold trap bans.
Rhode Island (1977 legislation)?Rhode Island legislators banned the use of the leghold trap to capture any animal.
Florida (1974 regulation)?The Florida Fish and Game Commission enacted a regulation prohibiting the use of any steel or leghold trap where wildlife might be found.