Depending on where you are in the world, the trapping equipment you need varies right along with the rocks found there. Here are a few hard lessons the author has learned over the years. [Read More]
Tag Archives: Montana
The Evolution of a Wolf Trapper
In the rugged mountains of western Montana, the author has found the secret to wolf trapping success. Follow along on his adventures. [Read More]
Recapturing the Romance of Joe Cosley
By Brian McClung My name is Brian McClung, president of Glacier Park Books and Videos and author of several books on Glacier National Park: Belly River’s Famous Joe Cosley, Hooked for Good: The Passion for Fishing Belly River and Hiking Bear … [Read More]
Montana Outdoorsmen and Livestock Producers Battle Anti-Trapping Bill
By Toby Walrath Animal rights activists are gathering signatures in western Montana for ballot Initiative 167, which would make trapping on any public lands in Montana illegal. That includes about 60 percent of public land in western Montana and 35 … [Read More]
Montana Man Panhandling to Purchase Wolf Tags for Hunters
A Montana man is collecting money to help Montana hunters buy wolf tags. Jason Maxwell said he collected about $200 in only a few hours by holding up a sign that said, “I have a job, but I am taking donations to … [Read More]
Video: Mountain Lion Fishes in Montana Stream
A mountain lion was filmed on a trail camera recently as it tried to catch spawning rainbow trout in Montana’s Blackfoot River. It was a surprising find for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials. “I’ve never heard of a mountain lion fishing,” … [Read More]
Proposal Would Remove Federal Protection From Wolves in Lower 48
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering eliminating endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Lower 48. The only exception would be for a small group of Mexican wolves in Arizona and New Mexico. If the USFWS agrees … [Read More]
Anti-Trapping Groups Sue to Halt Trapping in 15 Montana Counties
Anti-trapping organizations filed a lawsuit last week that aims to stop trapping in areas of Montana that are known to be inhabited by Canada lynx. The groups claim Montana wildlife officials have violated the U.S. Endangered Species Act by allowing … [Read More]
Wolverine Protection Would Lead to New Trapping Restrictions
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that they are considering classifying the wolverine as a threatened species in the lower 48 states of the United States under the Endangered Species Act. “Extensive climate modeling indicates that the wolverine’s … [Read More]
First Montana Wolf Trapping Season Set to Open Saturday
Montana’s first wolf-trapping season ever began last weekend. More than 2,400 people are certified to set out their traps, according to the Revalli Republic. The state held its first wolf hunting season in 2009, but this is the first opportunity for … [Read More]
