Gray fox trapping BMP recommendations are worth paying attention to if you want to hold fox clean and avoid using more trap than you need. A lot of gray fox still get caught in oversized traps built for coyotes, but … [Read More]
Author Archives: Isabelle Sander
Forsyth’s Bear Tease Lure
A 500-Yard “Calling Card” for the Deep Woods In the world of professional trapping and wildlife management, few names carry the weight of Forsyth Lure. Stan Forsyth, an active Alberta trapper, continues a 50-year family tradition of producing time-tested lures … [Read More]
The Most Essential Piece of Gear for the Modern Line
The quarry in canine trapping is notoriously intelligent, cautious, and constantly moving. Therefore, knowledge isn’t just power; it’s the most critical piece of equipment a trapper possesses. This reality makes the release of the John Chagnon Trapping DVD essential this … [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]
Trapping Gear: Bobcat Trappers Special
Lenon’s has a new special for bobcat hunters: 4 oz Bobcat Super All Call Lure & 4 oz Bobcat Urine for $25. [Read More]
