CULL OF THE WILD:
The Truth behind Trapping
An exposé of a modern-day genocide, perpetuated by a federal agency called—of all things—“Wildlife Services."
The federal arm of the US government—euphemistically called "Wildlife Services"—uses traps to kill what they call "nuisance animals." They also use traps—torture devices from the 1800s—to "manage" wildlife. As an industry, they have created their own language around this barbaric practice to dupe people into believing it's acceptable. Add to this, members of the public able to buy traps at will and kill between 4 and 5 million animals annually for the fur trade. Add to this, millions of non-target species—the collateral damage—and you have yourself a modern day genocide. Cull of the Wild is a record of these crimes and a plea to the public to fight for the biodiversity it deserves to inherit.
WINNER
BEST OF FESTIVAL
10th Berkeley
Video & Film Festival
WINNER
GOLD REMI AWARD
36th Worldfest Houston
Intl. Film Festival
WINNER
SECOND PLACE
EarthVision Environmental
Film Festival
WINNER
CRYSTAL AWARD
Intl. Association of
Business Communicators
WINNER
CONSERVATION
ADVOCACY
Intl. Wildlife Film Festival
WILDSCREEN INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL
ANCHORAGE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
HAZEL WOLF INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
FEMALE EYE FILM FESTIVAL, TORONTO
4TH SILVERLAKE FILM FESTIVAL
25TH BIG MUDDY FILM FESTIVAL
SACRAMENTO ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Reviews
You would be hard-pressed to find a more convincing case against animal trapping than CULL OF THE WILD. This video thoughtfully explores the problems behind the trapping industry and allows real-life footage to fill in when words cannot adequately describe the suffering that trapping causes.
— National Association for Humane and Environmental Education
CULL OF THE WILD provides 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, Forest Activist/Author
An excellent documentary that exposes the realities of hunting and trapping animals for fur, “wildlife management,” and “nuisance control.” Including interviews with trappers, supportive legislators, and wildlife biologists, the video is a wonderful educational tool.
— Elliot M. Katz, DVM, President, In Defense of Animals
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
I sat on my couch STUNNED after watching this film. Its images are forever emblazoned on my mind.
— Patricia M. Fazio, Ph.D., Coordinator, Wyoming Animal Welfare Network
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.org
