CULL OF THE WILD examines the history and the legacy of the trapping industry in America today. The film explains and demonstrates different types of traps, and the viewer gets to see trapping from the point of view of the trapper as well as the animals. Interviews with wildlife biologists, veterinarians, and other experts detail the dangers to "nontarget" wildlife and household pets as trappers move away from commercial trapping and begin to specialize in killing "nuisance" animals.

Viewers are given reason to hope that change can be accomplished through grassroots activism, education, and changes in public policy.



Grade Level: 10-12, College, Adult
US Release Date: 2002     Copyright Date: 2001
DVD ISBN: 1-59458-834-1     VHS ISBN: 1-56029-951-7

Reviews "Provides important thought and heart provoking information to a world that must act now. Animals and the future are relying upon our passion, compassion, and commitment to end this senseless, destructive history." Julia Butterfly Hill, author of The Legacy of Luna "An excellent documentary that exposes the realities of hunting and trapping animals for fur, 'wildlife management,' and 'nuisance control.' ...a wonderful educational tool." Elliot M. Katz, DVM, President, In Defense of Animals "An excellent resource for teens interested in learning more about the cruelty of the trapping industry. It's perfect for high-school classroom presentations: persuasive and thought-provoking narrative and gripping visuals." Jessica A. Vanase, HumaneTeen "You would be hard-pressed to find a more convincing case against animal trapping than Cull of the Wild. This 26-minute video thoughtfully explores the problems behind the trapping industry and allows real-life footage to fill in when words cannot adequately describte the suffering that trapping causes." National Assn for Humane and Environmental Education "Cull of the Wild is a strongly recommended video addition to school and community library Wildlife reference collections and 'must' viewing for animal rights activists and governmental policy makers." Wisconsin Bookwatch "Watching so many animals suffer so terribly, for no reason other than vanity and greed, has cured me for all time of ever supporting the commerce of the fur trad