Watch Trapped in the Past
In partnership with The Fur-Bearers, the Exposed Wildlife Conservancy is pleased to present the Trapped in the Past documentary series. Watch each episode of our 3-part series exposing the harsh realities of the North American trapping industry. With your help, we believe this series on trapping will be a game-changer in Canadian wildlife management, opening the eyes of the world to what's going on in our forests and with our wildlife.
Trapped in the Past - Part One
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Part One focuses on killing neck snares, diving deep into the science and the ethics behind this cruel and archaic trapping device that is still used in Canada and much of the U.S. despite being banned in more than 85 countries worldwide. This episode also unravels commercial trapping regulations and answers the questions: who is trapping and why?
Trapped in the Past - Part 2
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Trapped in the Past Part Two: The Economics of Trapping - Past and Present explores Canada's history with the trapping industry, its place in today's society, and the economic, environmental, and cultural sustainability of trapping. After this episode, you will be able to answer the question: does commercial trapping have a place in today’s society?
Trapped in the Past - Part 3
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The final episode "A Dying Industry in a Changing World" explores the common arguments that are used to support trapping and discusses whether these arguments are valid or not in modern day society and, finally, answers the question: where do we go from here?
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End of Series
You've reached the end of this series! We hope you feel more informed, and better prepared to discuss the topics covered to help educate those around you.
