The Trump administration has reinstated the use of M-44 cyanide bombs for predator control on public lands, reversing a ban enacted by the Biden administration in 2023. The M-44s, spring-loaded traps that release sodium cyanide, have been criticized for their potential to harm non-target wildlife, pets, and even humans. Predator Defense, an environmental advocacy group, has condemned the traps as 'indiscriminate killers' that pose significant risks to public safety. They argue that while M-44s are intended to control coyote populations, they can also kill endangered species and have a history of causing accidental poisonings. One such incident in 2017 involved a 14-year-old boy and his dog in Idaho, where the dog died from exposure to the poison. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has stated that the recent memorandum does not expand the use of M-44s but rather identifies them as tools that may be considered under existing law and environmental review. This decision has reignited concerns among environmentalists and public safety advocates, prompting several organizations to vow to challenge the policy.