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]
Author Archives: Steve Bartylla
The Management Trapper: Embrace Set Diversity
The author has learned that staying adaptable will always help his trapping seasons end up successful. [Read More]
The Management Trapper: Starting Out on the Right Foot
For those just breaking into trapping for any reason, but particularly those with the ultimate goal of managing the furbearers on their property, learning from seasoned trappers should be priority number one. [Read More]
The Management Trapper: Save Your Corn Crops
It’s no secret that growing corn in bear country or near a huge raccoon population can be downright tough. At the same time, almost all serious habitat managers understand that corn can be a powerful draw for whitetails, and be good for the deer to fatten them up for the rigors of the rut and then survive winter. [Read More]
The Management Trapper: Embracing the Management Mindset
There are two main challenges to overcome in management trapping. The first is simply learning the habitat and animals, and the second is how to switch from common sustainable trapping practices to a management and control trapping mentality. [Read More]
The Management Trapper: Managing Predators for Better Deer Hunting
In this new column, Steve Bartylla will provide proven tips and tactics for trappers that want to improve land and habitat for game species like deer, turkeys, upland birds and waterfowl. [Read More]
