I understand you're concern with trapping being cruel. In this region trapping along with hunting is a way of life. Killing of any animal except for consumption is something that I'm not into, but hunting for meat is another story. Much of the meat we consume throughout the year is venison. Being a meat eater, I don't have any reservations when it comes to White Tail deer hunting. I would prefer to eat wild game such as venison, turkey, grouse, and other fowl, rather than the hormone injected meat you find in the market. Not only is this meat laced with growth hormones, the slaughtering of these animals is by no means any more humane then hunting.