I just started trapping this year and the end result is no different then hunting. When you trap an animal such as a fox, coon or coyote, removing that animal will increase the amount of food/habitat for the rest of its species. It is for the benifit of its population as a whole even it the fate of that one animal is not so good.That animal will die,but it willleave more foodfor the rest of the animals to survive, maybeeven saving the life of another animal that would have starved to death.Sosay theres50coons in a hollow and youtake out 20, then the other 30 coons willgrow stronger,,resulting in a healthier population. The same applies to hunting. Its just a matter of whether its for you or not. I do understand why some people dont trap. And as long as they respect my beliefs, i respect theirs.