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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White Wonders: Easy to set, fun to catch. Ermine are perfect for kids.
by Matthew Breuer My first encounter with an ermine was one I’ll never forget. I was 9 years old, and my dad had a side business doing cabinet and woodwork in our garage. He had a large pile of scrap … [Read More]
How to Modify and Adjust Your Traps
Trap Modification and Adjustment (An excerpt from T&PC Executive Editor Jim Spencer’s “Guide to Trapping”) Some trap manufacturers have made the advertising claim that their traps were ready for the trapline “right out of the box.” Don’t believe it. Every … [Read More]
