Guide sticking trapping is one of the most overlooked skills on the trapline. When done right, subtle guides quietly direct animals into position without making a set look unnatural. When I come across another trapper’s set on public land, I … [Read More]
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Beaver Trapping Tips: 10 Ways to Catch More Beaver in Open Water
Beaver trapping tips are valuable for anyone running a serious line. Trapping beaver is physically demanding and often dangerous work, whether you’re dealing with open water or under-ice conditions. The right beaver trapping tips can make the difference between a … [Read More]
DIY Trapping Lures: How to Make Professional “Stink” at Home
On my line, all scents are called “stink.” This started because the lady managing the operation got in the habit of telling me how rank I was after a day of setting. Consequently, my trapping duds now live in the … [Read More]
Coyote Attack in Suburban Backyard
A recent coyote attack in a suburban backyard has once again drawn attention to how close these adaptable predators live to our homes — and why trappers remain vital to public safety. It began like any other afternoon. A family’s … [Read More]
Farmer Faces Felony for Killing Neighbor’s Dog
A 41-year-old crop farmer and his son are facing heavy fines and possible jail time for shooting and killing a neighbor’s dog that wandered onto their property. The Trapper is not naming the men, as all charges have not been … [Read More]
Colorado’s Creepy “Horned” Rabbits Have Locals Doing Double Takes
Colorado rabbits Shope papillomavirus is turning heads in northern Colorado, as locals spot rabbits with unusual horn-like growths. At first, people thought they were seeing jackalopes or photo edits—but these strange protrusions are very real and caused by a naturally … [Read More]
Gray Fox Season Ends in Illinois Due to Rapid Population Drop
Wildlife agency cites disease, habitat loss, and predator pressure as contributing factors behind emergency closure. A stealthy woodland predator with tree-climbing skills and a secretive nature is vanishing from Illinois forests. In July 2025, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources … [Read More]
Trapping Gear: Raccoon Trapping Package
Deal on raccoon trapping gear just in time for raccoon breeding season. [Read More]
Predator Returns After 125 Years
Since 2002, the Wildlife Department has confirmed 85 sightings of individuals, with an uptick in sightings since 2023. These two families represent the first ODWC-confirmed instances of possible mountain lion reproduction within Oklahoma. [Read More]
Summer 2025 Fur Market Report: Fur Harvesters Auction Results
The long anticipated sale at Fur Harvesters Auction in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, finally happened on March 19-21, 2025, and it may well be the very best sale we have seen in a long time. [Read More]
