Moon was a husky. A beloved family member. A rescue. A soul who deserved a long, joyful life. Instead, he died slowly in front of his family, caught in a baited Conibear trap just metres off a plowed public road in B.C.’s East Kootenays.
This isn’t a one-off tragedy. It’s a systemic failure. It’s time to make public lands safe for all. It’s time for Moon’s Law.
On January 8, 2026, Moon, a two-year-old Siberian Husky rescue, was killed by a baited Conibear trap placed by a licensed commercial trapper on Crown land near Radium Hot Springs, BC. Moon was just metres from a plowed road commonly used by skiers, hikers, families, and dog walkers. Lured by the scent of meat, he triggered the trap. His neck was crushed. He died in terror as his guardian, Sean, tried desperately to save him, injuring himself in the process.
Conibear traps are marketed as “instant kill” devices. Moon's death was anything but. This happened on government-sanctioned land, under outdated regulations that do not reflect modern public values or land use.
British Columbia allows lethal traps, including Conibear traps and neck snares, to be set on public land with virtually no restrictions:
Their populations are fragile and grow very slowly:
The commercial fur trapping industry represents less than 0.02% of British Columbians, yet the public, and their pets, bear the burden of its presence on shared land.
If you're having issues with this form, head to the Fur-Bears' page for Moon's Law where you send the same letter.
Alternative Link to Sign the PetitionResearch from The Fur-Bearers shows that 100 pets were reportedly caught in wildlife traps in British Columbia between 2015 to 2023
Learn more about the impacts of traps on pets, and how to release a pet from a trap.
Learn more about Moon's story and hear directly from his companions on their Moon's Law Facebook page (not run by Exposed Wildlife Conservancy).
