Entries Tagged Trapping

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Fisher Restoration Supported Through Wildlife Restoration Funds

For decades, Wildlife Restoration grant funds — supported through excise tax on sporting arms, ammunition and archery equipment, as well as revenue from state hunting license and permit fees — have supported fisher restoration, reintroduction, research and monitoring across much of the fisher’s range.

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Fur Market Heydays

A look back at the good old days — when fur was in high demand.

August 23, 2023

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Vermont Legislators Want to Ban Trapping

A bill in the Vermont House of Representatives would outlaw trapping in the Green Mountain State.

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Furbearer Hunting, Trapping Seasons Extended in Missouri

Missouri Conservation Commission extends furbearer hunting and trapping seasons.

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Trapping Ursus Americanus — Aka the Black Bear

Maine is unique, in that it is the only state where it is still legal to trap black bears.

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Op-Ed: In the Wild, What You See Isn’t Necessarily So

Next time you see or hear of a unique predator where it shouldn’t be, give some thought as to just where it might have come from. If it happens to be a jaguar, don’t call me, been there and done that!

November 16, 2020

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Best Tips and Gear for Dirt-Hole Trapping

Summer is a great time to tune up, resupply and learn new techniques for dirt-hole trapping.

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Op-Ed: For Predator Hunters It's Win Some, Lose Some

Lest folks begin to think that everything involving the anti-hunters is doom and gloom, there are points of light from time to time.

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Tips for Snaring Predators in the Snow

For catching coyotes, foxes and bobcats in the winter, it’s hard to beat a well-placed snare.

November 19, 2019

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California Bans Fur Trapping

With the signing of the Wildlife Protection Act of 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans commercial and recreational trapping on public and private lands.

September 05, 2019

Start Planning for the Best Baits And Lures to Trap Summer Coyotes

There are dozens of baits and lures for trapping predators. In this video Mark Olis will show you the specific baits and lures he uses when targeting coyotes in the summer.

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Don't Neglect Springtime Varmint Management

Spring is a great time of the year for turkey hunting, fishing and getting chores done that stacked up during winter. But don't forget about varmint management efforts that can benefit other wildlife species.

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More States Need Trapping Programs Like This One

Trapping has taken a hit in the last few decades for myriad reasons, but more states need trapping programs to help keep the tradition and its management aspects going strong.

October 19, 2018

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Tips For Trapping Wolves From A Veteran Trapper

In recent years, trappers in the northern Rockies and Great Lakes Region have been given the opportunity to trap the gray wolf. We get some pro pointers from a veteran Canadian wolf trapper.

October 17, 2018

Have You Tried Trapping With Canine Flat Sets?

Making a flat set could be the answer to trapping that coyote that is hard to call and catch. Jason Houser provides a simply tutorial for how to set one up.

September 17, 2018