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As the leading source of practical, comprehensive information for North American fur harvesters, Trapper & Predator Caller is your resource for how-to advice on trapping furbearers. From raccoons, coyotes and foxes to muskrats, mink and beavers, our expert writers have you covered with everything from beginner tips to advanced techniques.

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How to Cheaply Anchor a Trap

Hal Sullivan | April 17, 2025
Categories: Article Index, Beaver Trapping, Trap Prep, Trapping Advice | Tags: anchor, feed sack, feed sacks, trap anchor | Leave a reply

Use these items that you can find for free or less than a dollar to anchor a trap. [Read More]

The Ultimate Trapping Secret

Serge Lariviere | February 4, 2025
Categories: Article Index, Trap Line Blog, Trapping Advice | Tags: trapping, trapping secrets | Leave a reply

“What is the biggest secret in trapping?” During almost every trapping course that I teach — in groups or in private — there is always someone who asks me this question or something similar. And for years, my answer was … [Read More]

Lynx Lessons

Lucas Byker | January 18, 2024
Categories: Article Index, Trap Line Blog, Trapping Advice | Tags: Alaska, cubby set, lynx, snow | Leave a reply

The author walks us through six key takeaways from his Alaskan lynx trapline, that most any trapper can employ — no matter the furbearer or location. [Read More]

Dealing With Dug-Up Traps

Steve Bartylla | January 18, 2024
Categories: Article Index, Trap Line Blog, Trapping Advice | Tags: Coyote, foothold, fox, predator trapping, snare, The Management Trapper | Leave a reply

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]

One Trap to Rule Them All

Cary Rideout | March 28, 2023
Categories: Article Index, Trap Line Blog, Trapping Advice | Tags: best traps, longspring, pole set, trap size, trapping gear | Leave a reply

Is there one trap that can do it all? The author makes a case for his favorite. [Read More]

The Management Trapper: Embrace Set Diversity

Steve Bartylla | March 28, 2023
Categories: Article Index, Trap Line Blog, Trapping Advice | Tags: blind set, bounty, management trapping, pocket set, predator trapping | Leave a reply

The author has learned that staying adaptable will always help his trapping seasons end up successful. [Read More]

Weasel Ski Trapping

Zach Cason | March 28, 2023
Categories: Article Index, Trap Line Blog, Trapping Advice | Tags: cubbies, cubby set, Ermine, longspring, ski, Weasels, Winter | Leave a reply

Follow along as the author straps on his skis for a fun winter trapline. [Read More]

Going Blind for Bobcats

Jason Houser | March 28, 2023
Categories: Article Index, Trap Line Blog, Trapping Advice | Tags: blind set, Bobcat, Bobcat Trapping, bodygrip, Cage Trapping, foothold, snare, trail set | Leave a reply

Blind trail sets can be dynamite on a bobcat’s travel routes. Here’s how the author uses them to his advantage. [Read More]

Triple Trap Challenge

Cary Rideout | March 28, 2023
Categories: Article Index, Trap Line Blog, Trapping Advice | Tags: best traps, Cage Trapping, coilspring, conibear, longspring, snares, top traps | Leave a reply

Can three trap sizes really do it all? [Read More]

Setting Strategy

Cary Rideout | December 9, 2022
Categories: Article Index, Trap Line Blog, Trapping Advice | Tags: conibear, foothold, Foothold Traps, snares, strategy, tools, trap setter | Leave a reply

Effective trapline strategy is all about details and repetition. Even the most modest of lines will need a plan and close attention paid to the developing situations — both good and not so good. [Read More]

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