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# Responsible & Legal Use

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This page is **general guidance, not legal advice.** Laws differ by country, state/province, and municipality, and they change over time. **You are responsible for knowing and following the rules that apply where you use your OcuTrap.**
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## Know Your Local Laws

Trapping animals — and especially **moving or releasing them somewhere else** — is regulated almost everywhere. Before you deploy a trap, check with your **local wildlife or fish-and-game authority**.

Rules commonly cover:

* **Permits and licenses** — some areas require one to trap at all.
* **Which species you may trap** — and which are protected.
* **What you may do with a captured animal** — on-site release, relocation, or, in some cases, required handling by a professional.
* **Relocation limits** — many areas restrict or prohibit moving wildlife, or cap the distance.
* **Trapping seasons** and required **check frequency**.
* **Consent** to trap on a given property.

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## Protected & Non-Target Species

* **Release protected and non-target animals immediately and unharmed**, at the place they were caught. Do not relocate them.
* OcuTrap's detection is designed to be **selective**, but no system is perfect — be prepared to release animals you didn't intend to catch. See [Handling & Releasing a Captured Animal](/getting-started/handling-a-captured-animal.md).
* If an animal is injured, or you're unsure whether a species is protected, contact your **local wildlife authority or a licensed wildlife rehabilitator**.

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## Pets

OcuTrap's target weight range (**5–25 lb**) overlaps with domestic cats and small dogs. If you trap a pet, **release it promptly** and, if it's identifiable, let the owner know. Consider this when choosing where and when to arm your trap.

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## Humane Treatment

* Check captures **promptly** — OcuTrap reminds you for up to 48 hours, but sooner is better for the animal.
* Keep a captured animal **shaded, ventilated, and out of extreme heat or cold**.
* Minimize handling time and stress. See [Handling & Releasing a Captured Animal](/getting-started/handling-a-captured-animal.md).

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## OcuTrap Policies

Your use of OcuTrap is also governed by our published policies:

* [Legal Disclaimers & Compliance Information](/legal-and-compliance/legal-disclaimers-and-compliance-information.md) — Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Animal Recognition Policy, and more.
* [Safety Information](/support/safety-information.md) — operating the device safely.

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## See also

* [Handling & Releasing a Captured Animal](/getting-started/handling-a-captured-animal.md)
* [Your Data & Privacy](/legal-and-compliance/data-and-privacy.md)
* [Legal Disclaimers & Compliance Information](/legal-and-compliance/legal-disclaimers-and-compliance-information.md)


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