Most trappers have probably dreamed about full-time coyote trapping and running a long line. Life usually gets in the way—careers, family, responsibilities—but sometimes the path circles back if you’re willing to chase it. For me, it did. From Fireline to … [Read More]
Tag Archives: Coyote
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]
Trapping Gear: Mountain Man Coyote Bait
North American Trapper’s coyote bait is a top-grade canine incentive for coyote, fox, bobcats and more. [Read More]
Fur Market Report September 2024: What to Expect for the 2024-25 Season
We have been seeing movement upward in our industry overall, and although we are far from record-high prices, the prediction is good that prices will once again advance in early 2025, so make plans to get out there and catch your share of prime fur this coming fall! [Read More]
Black Coyotes: What Causes Them and How Rare Are They?
Find out what percentage of coyotes have dark coats, how they came to be, and how they compare to the more common gray coyote. [Read More]
Fur Market Report April-May 2024: Subtle Changes Noticed in Fur Trapping This Spring
The talk around the watering hole lately has been about a few fur items selling particularly well, along with gear, lures and other items. Our fur market expert dives into all of the details here. [Read More]
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]
Fur Market Report January 2023: The Year Ahead
Trapping season is coming to an end very soon and a lot of fur is already in the shed, harvested and sold, or skinned, stretched and dried waiting for the next local or international auction, or waiting to go visit the local buyer. [Read More]
Fur Market Report December 2021: Coyotes & Castor Continue to Lead the Way
Regardless of what you choose to trap, have fun and enjoy it. Trapping season is here and once we get started — time flies. [Read More]
Fur Market Report November 2021: Muskrats, Coyotes and Castor Lead the Market Into November
October is the last month before everyone starts heading out to the fields and woods to set traps and harvest furbearers. October is prime time for anticipation. Then November arrives — action time. Every night from now on is going to be busy. November is when anticipation finally turns into reality. [Read More]
