What happens if a dog trap or cat trap catches a wild animal?

Any wild animal caught in an animal control trap must be released on the property on which it was trapped. Any wild animal caught in a property owner’s trap must be handling according to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission for trapping if it is not going to be released.

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1. Can someone trap animals on their property to catch cats and/or dogs?
2. Does Burke County Animal Control provide traps?
3. What happens if a dog trap or cat trap catches a wild animal?
4. Can I used a trap I rented from Burke County Animal Control to catch wildlife?