PETA has worked with states, municipalities, and businesses across the country to successfully develop humane, long-term wildlife-control programs. In fact, throughout the past year, PETA has corresponded and even met with Cape Hatteras administrators, urging the development of a humane trapping program and warning on more than one occasion about the real possibility that these traps could capture "nontarget" animals, including dogs and cats. PETA is reiterating its offer to assist CHNS.

"It is inexcusable to still be using torture devices from the Middle Ages in the 21st century," says PETA Wildlife Biologist Stephanie Boyles. "It’s high time for the USDA to stop maiming and killing animals and adopt modern, humane alternatives."

For more information, please visit PETA’s Web site BanParkTrapping.com. PETA’s letter to CHNS Superintendent Phillip Francis is available upon request.