February has arrived and by now, most of the wild fur that will hit the market in early 2025 has already been harvested. Trappers down South can still operate in snow-free environments, but in the North, deep snow and cold … [Read More]
Tag Archives: Wolf Trapping
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]
A True Story of Wolf Attacks and a Farmer’s Thoughts
A farmer details his experience with multiple wolf attacks and what happens when their numbers go unchecked. [Read More]
Trap Chain Matters
There are many ways that trap chains can be rigged, but with so many options available, knowing which way is best can be confusing. Here are a few principles that trappers must understand to clear up the confusion. [Read More]
Idaho Wolves: Coping With Canis Lupus
Learn how this state is facing its wolf management head on, with trappers and hunters leading the way. [Read More]
Edmonton Newspaper Takes a Deep Look Into Tradition of Trapping
Gordy Klassen, the president of the Alberta Trappers’ Association, is prominantly featured in a compelling Edmonton Journal story on the culture of trapping. “This isn’t a job that everyone can do,” Klassen said in the story. “It takes a lot of skills. … [Read More]
The Best Sets for Trapping Wolves
Trapper & Predator Caller Field Editor Serge Lariviére interviews expert wolf trapper Gordy Klassen about the sets he uses when wolf trapping. [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]
School Days: Alaskan Wolf Surprise
Sable Scotton, 8, Galena, Alaska Family finds a bigger canine than expected in a fox set I live in Galena, Alaska, on the Yukon River. One day, my family — Mom, Dad and my little brother Hawken — went to … [Read More]
Groups Sue to Stop Wolf Hunting and Trapping in the Midwest
A group of animal rights organizations has teamed up to file a lawsuit in an attempt to bring back federal protections for gray wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Wolf hunting and trapping seasons opened in Wisconsin and Minnesota in 2012, … [Read More]