A cubby of one sort or another is part of almost every trapper’s tool kit, and for good reason. Well-made, properly guarded cubbies can be counted on to function through the most difficult of conditions. However, for this type of set to perform effectively, some serious consideration is in order long before installing that first trap. [Read More]
Trapping Advice
The Management Trapper: Managing Predators for Better Deer Hunting
In this new column, Steve Bartylla will provide proven tips and tactics for trappers that want to improve land and habitat for game species like deer, turkeys, upland birds and waterfowl. [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]
10 Tips for Serious Longliners
These are the little things that the trapping pros do to set personal bests. [Read More]
Harness Tough Terrain
Understanding the geography, the watersheds and the vegetation of a potential trapline all can add to a successful season. Too often trappers work against the terrain instead of harnessing its conditions. Take the time to study a few maps and aerial photos, and thoroughly scout on foot. Pretty soon you`ll find plenty of potential on your trapline terrain. [Read More]
Trappers Saving the World, One Endangered Species at a Time
Trappers have their own reasons for doing what they do. Many do it for the love of the sport, some do it to help control furbearer populations and maybe even some do it for the money they receive from it. How many can say that they do it to help endangered species? [Read More]
Trapping Lessons – Take Notes
How to introduce newcomers to the basics of trapping in a positive, informational way. [Read More]
How to Treat Your Steel Traps
Dipper, painter or naturalist? Preparing your traps is a big job and there are many methods that work. This is how one experienced north woods trapper does the job. [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]
A Decoy Dimensional Trapline
Decoys have been used by hunters successfully for centuries. But do they work for trapping? [Read More]
