Trapping has deep roots in American history, starting with the old west pioneer people who used traps for subsistence. Fast forward to European colonization, and trapping became a cornerstone of the frontier economy. The fur trade, with beaver pelts as a hot commodity, really kicked off in the 1600s and 1700s, fueling exploration and trade networks.
By the 19th century, trapping was booming, with mountain men and trappers becoming the stuff of legend. But it wasn't all adventure; overtrapping led to a decline in many species. Because after sometime it became more and more like a sport and people could pay money to be in a competition with their hunting dogs and whoever would bring home the most critters would win the grand prize. And believe it or not there are still competitions like this around today which people participate in. I think it would be really fun to participate in a coon hunting competition with several dogs someday. This sparked the conservation movement, which began to regulate trapping to protect wildlife populations.
In the 20th century, trapping continued, but with more regulations and growing public concern for animal welfare. Modern trappers often use the practice for wildlife management or nuisance control, balancing tradition with sustainability. So now the topic of trapping animals is no longer near as large as it once was because of the regulations and there is no longer a high demand for the skins.
It's a complex history, with trapping playing a big role in the nation's development and ecological understanding. When America was just becoming the nation we are today, Trapping was one of the biggest industries we had. There were many large camps throughout the United States which would collect the furs and send them out on train cars to be made into clothing. Which is how most Americans would be kept warm during the cold months.
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do you think trapping was one of the main reasons the United states became a top country so fast
Would you like to trap animals and sell for clothing
do you think trapping is a lethal thing to do
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Good topic choicej and well done overall Alex. Be sure to include your opinions on trapping. Also be sure to comment on three different days.
I don't think that trapping was the main reason that it became the top country, but I could have helped a little bit. I would like to trap the animals and sell them for clothing . I think trapping is a lethal thing to do especailly if you try and make money off of it.
I don't think it was the main reason that the U.S. became a top country but it defiently helped. I would defiently trap animals and sell for clothing because I already have helped people do it in real life. I think that trapping is a good thing and not lethal to do.
I am not sure if it was a main reason but it could have been a reason. I dont think I would mind trapping and selling. I think trapping is a good thing for people and I don't think it is that lethal.
I would'nt personally trap animals but it could be something I would do and trapping is probably lethal most of the time for the animal as they are trapped and injured as well as not being able to go hunt or drink any water.
most of the time the animal will die instantly with a lot of traps designed to not harm the pelts of the animal and have a fast instant death
I think that trapping was a reason that the United States became a top state. How you are able to feed your family, and make a little money on the side is fantastic. I think that trapping is 100% legal. I have trapped and sold beaver tails to the local DNR. I also made a pelt out of the beavers fur.
Trapping is a very cool thing in my eyes
I do think that trapping was probably one reason alot of people came over to the US. I do trap animals on the river by my house, i trap beavers, racoons, opossums and coyotes. I think that trapping is a good thing because it help control the population of all the animals.
agreed if populations were not controlled there would be severe problems and our world could not sustain the amount of animals there would be
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