GA HR1928

Georgia House Resolution recognizing regulated trapping as an essential, humane, and effective component of modern wildlife management and conservation

Cites trapping's role in protecting endangered species (ground-nesting birds, sea turtles) and facilitating reintroduction of river otter and beaver populations

Notes predator management through trapping boosts waterfowl nest success rates from 5-10% to 15-20% by reducing predation from raccoons and skunks

References feral wild pig trapping across 35 states to address $2.5 billion in damages, and regulated private trapping saving taxpayers $16.5 million annually in nuisance control costs

Trappers contribute $884 million in GDP nationally according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service data