By Art Isberg The predator hunter is always practicing something no other sportsman does. Predator callers are consistently trying to lure animals that are expecting to kill. That is the only reason why they’re coming in. This sets us apart … [Read More]
Trapping Advice
Trappers: A Hunter’s Best Friend
BY JIM SPENCER One morning last April, I shot a fine gobbler on the ridge behind our house. He was the fourth I’ve taken from that ridge since 2011. My wife Jill has taken two others. We’ve been trapping that … [Read More]
Money Sets for Martens
Plentiful in number with high-value pelts, simple sets for marten will fatten your fur check. By David O’Farrell e most productive marten set I’ve ever seen produced 17 marten in 14 days. No it wasn’t mine. My two daughters were … [Read More]
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]
Shipped & Sold: a step-by-step guide to selling your fur at an auction
BY JASON HOUSER I was a lot like most new trappers many years ago when I only sold my furs to the local country buyer. It was a simple process. They would buy about all my fur, and he did … [Read More]
New Michigan Out of Doors Episode Features Trapping Segments
Our good friend John Chagnon, of PCS Outdoors, is featured on this week’s episode of Michigan Out of Doors Television. The episode features an elk hunt and two segments on Michigan trappers, including footage of catches of foxes, coyotes, beavers, raccoons … [Read More]
What’s the Best Wood for Fur Forms?
This is a portion of Cary Rideout’s story “Formed Not Stretched,” which appeared in the December 2014 Trapper & Predator Caller issue. By Cary Rideout What’s the best wood for fur forms? Mine are all made from cedar since it cuts … [Read More]
How Far Should Trappers Go to Be Odor Free?
This is a portion of Jim Spencer’s story “’Clean’ Trapping,” which appeared in the December 2014 Trapper & Predator Caller issue. By Jim Spencer I can’t help but come to the conclusion that, in most cases, the concept of “clean” trapping … [Read More]
Trapline Preparation: The Pre-Season Scouting Run
This is a portion of Jim Spencer’s story “Scouting and Other Pre-season Chores,” which appeared in the September 2014 Trapper & Predator Caller issue. By Jim Spencer Whether you trap public land, private land or both, it’s always a good idea … [Read More]
Long Line Tip: Become a Numbers Addict
This is a portion of Serge Lariviére’s story “Top 10 Habits of Longliners,” which appeared in the September 2014 Trapper & Predator Caller issue. By Serge Lariviére Obsession with numbers is not just a byproduct or going big, it is a pre-requisite … [Read More]
