I can see by the responses some probley think I'm no good for saying that. However I will not backtrack or move from what I have said on the subject. Y'all say its inumane to do such a thing. Is it also inumane to put out rat poison or to put off an insect bom in your house for unwanted nucances? Or would you rather catch and kill every single mouse and bug in your house so that they do not suffer?
As far as morals go, I was raised by old timey hard working honest ppl. Most all of what I know to be true I have learned from my elders. As a kid I cannot tell you how many hogs or coyotes I saw my dad or grandpa shoot and leave lay out of pure hate of the animal. I will say that I don't think it is good practice to be running traps unless you have the time to check them. However I will not loose any sleep over a couple dead hogs. I feel no emotion twards the animal.
I understand what your getting at. I've left my fair share of em layin. In some cases, landowners have even asked that we stack em all in a bone yard so they can keep a count.