booby traps in the GSENM

[flats]

We were out walking with our dogs today out the Smokey Mountain Road. Less than 50 feet off the road on what appeared to be a well traveled (probably cattle) trail when the little dog stepped on a coyote trap next to the trail covered with brush.
End of hike.
Checked with the rangers. Trapping is legal on the monument. However, to damage, move or even disarm a trap is illegal. Hikers, their children, and pets are fair game, but the traps are protected. So be aware of this.
And they say Angel's Landing is dangerous.

[Udink]

However, to damage, move or even disarm a trap is illegal.
Only if you get caught.

I ran into some traps last year and was pretty unhappy to find out that they were legal, even just a few feet from the road. I don't think they ever found out who triggered all the traps.

[denaliguide]

this has been discusssed before. http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14941&highlight=traps keep your pets on a leash. and watch where you step.

[Deathcricket]

On a side note COMEPLTELY unrelated to this thread. I hear pawn shops give you up to 10% of the value for traps found in dumpsters.

:roflol: