Montana K9 Safety and FWP to Host Free Dog Trap Release Workshop

Montana K9 Safety, along with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, will offer a free workshop for dog owners interested in learning how to free dogs from traps. The workshop is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 3, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Best Western Plus, 1425 US Hwy 2 (on the hill) in Havre.

For centuries, people have trapped furbearers across Montana. Fur trapping is highly regulated, biologically sustainable, and an important part of Montana's cultural history and outdoor lifestyle. However, sometimes traps that attract or surprise targeted animals may also put the family dog or bird dog in a bind.

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