SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Trapping is not allowed in City parks, drainages, or on other City owned properties.
Cage-type traps are the only traps that are legal to use on private property in Sioux Falls. Any trap that could injure or kill an animal cannot be used because it could capture and injure an unintended target animal or child. Coil spring traps, otherwise known as “snap” or “leg-hold” traps and “dog-proof” raccoon traps cannot be used in Sioux Falls.
Recently Animal Control has responded to complaints of animal trapping in Sioux Falls:
- On Monday, December 27th, Animal Control officers received a report of illegal animal trapping at Dunham Park, 1301 South Marion Road. The officers found several coil spring traps and cage traps along the riverbank within the park.
- On Wednesday, January 12th, Animal Control officers were call for a report of an injured animal on East Regency Court. The officers found an injured raccoon with traps on both hands. The raccoon had to be humanely euthanized due to the injuries.
The traps found in the park can be claimed at the Law Enforcement Center. If there are questions concerning trapping in the City, or if you have any information about these traps, please call Animal Control at 367-7000.
(SFPD contributed this report/news release.)
