Residents Warned About “Wolf-Dogs”
State issues “shoot on sight” permission if people are confronted by escapees. [Read More]
Lynx Lessons
The author walks us through six key takeaways from his Alaskan lynx trapline, that most any trapper can employ — no matter the furbearer or location. [Read More]
The Trap Line
Dealing With Dug-Up Traps
Thursday, January 18th, 2024One Trap to Rule Them All
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023The Management Trapper: Embrace Set Diversity
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023Weasel Ski Trapping
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023Going Blind for Bobcats
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023Product Spotlights
Trapping Gear: The Skinner’s Friend Post Bracket and Skinning Gambrel
The new Skinner’s Friend Post Bracket is a unique tool that doubles as a Reese hitch insert to make a portable skinning post, and when mounted in an inverted position it becomes a hanger to support a gambrel. Just add your own 2×4 and you are ready to skin on the road. [Read More]
Trapping Gear: Jameson’s Ultra Blend Mouse Musk Oil
Mouse Musk Oil has been a work in progress for a few years now. This bait is basically a liquid form of whole mice with a very natural, mild, appealing odor. [Read More]
Resources
Trapper Resources Online
The Market Report
Fur Market Report February 2024: Auction Season on the HorizonThe first international fur auction of 2024 will be held soon — March 22-24, 2024, in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, by Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. The first international auction sale of the year usually sets the tone for fur prices, and many country buyers use this as their barometer to establish their own prices in the areas they cover. [Read More]
Fur Market Report January 2024: What Will the New Year Bring?The late date of the 2024 Chinese New Year is giving us a chance, COVID is almost a thing of the past now, and there is reason for cautious optimism on the fur market. [Read More]
Fur Market Report December 2023: Prices to Keep in Mind This SeasonIt is always quiet on the fur market front when harvesting seasons are on. Most trappers are busy in the fields and forest chasing furbearers, and on the buying front, there is always a lull, a slow time in the trade. [Read More]
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