The Ultimate Trapping Secret

“What is the biggest secret in trapping?” During almost every trapping course that I teach — in groups or in private — there is always someone who asks me this question or something similar. And for years, my answer was … [Read More]
Top Trapping Tips With Alan Probst
We recently sat down with expert trapper Alan Probst, owner of North American Trapper, and discussed the best traps, bait and more to set for predators that will help deer and turkey populations. [Read More]
The Trap Line
Conservation Groups Intervene in Legal Battle Over Gray Wolf Protections
Wednesday, May 29th, 2024Black Coyotes: What Causes Them and How Rare Are They?
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024Residents Warned About “Wolf-Dogs”
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024Lynx Lessons
Thursday, January 18th, 2024Dealing With Dug-Up Traps
Thursday, January 18th, 2024Product 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]
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The Market Report
Fur Market Report February 2025: Selling Season on the HorizonFebruary has arrived and by now, most of the wild fur that will hit the market in early 2025 has already been harvested. Trappers down South can still operate in snow-free environments, but in the North, deep snow and cold … [Read More]
Fur Market Report January 2025: New Year, New OutlooksMost trappers know the value of the fur they caught only after trapping season is over, and selling season really starts in January when auction houses go into action with their fur-collecting routes, and private buyers start purchasing skins. [Read More]
Fur Market Report December 2024: December’s Ups and DownsDecember is a prime month for harvesting, and at this stage let’s hope that 2025 brings us a new reason to get excited about fur prices! [Read More]
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