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]
Article Index
Dealing With Dug-Up Traps
Here are the best methods that this longtime trapper has found for dealing with trap-wise predators, although the general principles apply to most any furbearer. [Read More]
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]
Trapping Gear: The Skinner’s Friend Game Hanger
The Skinner’s Friend Game Hanger allows any animal, up to raccoon size, to be instantly hung for skinning or butchering. [Read More]
Trapping Gear: The Skinner’s Friend Hide Puller/Tail Stripper
Using the Skinner’s Friend system, you don’t need a strong grip because it clamps onto the hide and lets you safely use foot pressure to do the pulling. This portable skinning device can be used anywhere that you hang your animal, so it is even ideal for trappers and hunters who are skinning in the field. [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 Season
It 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]
Fur Market Report November 2023: Prices to Expect As Trapping Season Begins
Beavers remain the safest bet for respectable fur market prices — and this is good news for a lot of trappers! [Read More]
Fur Market Report October 2023: Beavers Are Worth How Much?
Many trappers have been talking about beaver prices in the fur market. Small beavers, large beavers, damaged beavers, all selling at prices much higher than we have experienced in the past few years. [Read More]
