HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-19 Asking the CO Wildlife Commission to take Certain Action Concerning Animal Leghold Traps in and Around the TOVRESOLUTION NO. 19
SERIES 1991
A RESOLUTION ASKING THE COLORADO WILDLIFE COMMISSION
TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTION CONCERNING ANIMAL LEGHOLD TRAPS
IN AND AROUND THE TOWN OF VAIL
WHEREAS, there have been numerous recent incidents in which pets of citizens of the
Town have been caught and injured in leghold traps; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail is an all season resort area which attracts visitors
interested in using the numerous trails originating in the Town for recreational purposes; and,
WHEREAS, Leghold traps are a serious threat to citizens, visitors, and their pets; and,
WHEREAS, the Colorado Wildlife Commission intends to meet on September 20, 1991,
to consider taking appropriate action to deal with the impact of animal leghold traps on pets and
citizens of the towns and cities in the State of Colorado; and,
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to ask the Colorado Wildlife Commission to adopt certain
policies to protect pets, citizens, and visitors within the Town of Vail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO:
The Colorado Wildlife Commission is hereby requested to adopt a policy regulating
trapping in and around the Town of Vail, prior to the 1991-92 trapping season, incorporating
the following:
A. A setback of 50 yards from either side of any trail or roadway originating within
the municipal limits of the Town of Vail, such ban to be effective on any such trail extending from
the top of Vail Pass to Dowd Junction if such trail or roadway is designated on any map published
by any government ("protected trail"). The setback shall be free of any leghold traps or any other
type of animal trap that may cause injury to any person or pet.
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B. The establishment of a "trap free" zone free of all leghold traps or any other type
of animal trap that may cause injury to any person or pet which extends 100 yards in all directions
from the parking or staging area of any protected trail.
C. The establishment of a "trap free" zone of five hundred feet from the Town of
Vail`s municipal boundaries.
D. Notwithstanding the restrictions in paragraphs A through C of this resolution, the
Town of Vail Animal Control Officer shall have the power to issue a permit for the trapping of any
animal which is a nuisance. The Animal Control Officer shall designate the type of trap and the
general area of its usage within the Town of Vail contained in the permit issued.
E. The establishment of a procedure which would permit the Regional Department of
Wildlife Agent to grant an exception to any of the above provisions when appropriate.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of September, 1991.
ATTEST:
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
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Kent R. Rose, Mayor
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