Connecticut 2019 trapping legislation update

View this email in your browser HB-6014 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF LEGHOLD AND BODY-CRUSHING TRAPS. The Environment Committee held a public hearing on March 1st at the Legislative Office Building to allow testimony on 16 proposed Bills. HB-6014 was the last Bill on the list and wasn't called for testimony until midnight. There was a great turnout from trappers from all organizations ( Connecticut Fur Harvesters Association, Nutmeg Council of Connecticut Sportsmen, Connecticut Chapter of Delta Waterfowl, Connecticut Trappers Association, Connecticut Farm Bureau and the Connecticut Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators Association ) We wish to thank everyone who submitted written testimony and/or gave verbal testimony of opposition. The Bill is still in the Environment Committee and has not been called for vote as of yet. You can keep an eye on the Bill's activity by clicking on the following link: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB06014&which_year=2019 We will keep you posted if this Bill goes further. CFHA 5th Annual Fur RoundUp - March 31st. The Connecticut Fur Harvesters Association is holding their annual fur sale on March 31st in Berlin, Connecticut. If you wish to sell your fur to the onsite fur buyers or send your fur off to Fur Harvesters Auction (FHA), come on by! DEEP will be onsite to tag your fur if needed. Even if you don't have fur, stop on buy and say hello. We can use your support. Breakfast and Lunch will be sold. Copyright © 2019 Connecticut Fur Harvesters Association, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are listed as being a Connecticut licensed trapper. Our mailing address is: Connecticut Fur Harvesters Association PO Box 422 Enfield, CT 06083-0422 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.