An Alberta trapper survived for four days after a trapline accident left him pinned under his ATV with nothing to eat but rotting beaver meat and with hungry coyotes threatening his life. He was rescued when a hiker came upon him on the trail and went to get help. Read more here … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2008
Division Among Hunters and Trappers Weakens Sportsmen
Unity among hunting, fishing and trapping groups is a very important aspect of preserving the outdoor heritage enjoyed by participants in these activities. Being a hunter, fisherman and trapper myself, I find it hard to understand why trappers and hound hunters can't seem to get along in many areas. I hate to pick on any one state in particular, but Michigan has recently … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Trapper Encounters Cougar, DNR Investigates
Trapper Kevin Edwardson came face to face with a cougar in a Wisconsin barn last week, in what could be the first confirmed cougar siting in the state in 100 years. The animal fled from Edwardson after he followed its tracks into the old barn and spotted it in the hayloft. Its tracks measured 3 1/2" across and it had a running stride of 12 feet. Many cougar sightings have … [Read more...]
Trapper Catches Heat for Selling Meat
A New Jersey trapper was recently contacted by his County Health Department and forced to remove a sign advertising the sale of muskrat meat from animals he legally captured. The call from the Health Department came after an earlier news article about he and another local trapper, which mentioned the popularity of muskrat as a food item. While there is a growing demand for an … [Read more...]
Trapping is An Important Part of Northwest Territories Economy
Demand for high quality fur plays an important role in the economy of Canada's Northwest Territories, where many people supplement their income by running a trapline. For some, trapping is their sole source of income throughout the winter. In the NWT, the prime target species are marten and lynx, and prices for those two species are in great shape this year. Read about NWT … [Read more...]
Harvesting ‘Coons For More Than Just Their Fur
In Illinois, hunters and trappers can sell the carcasses of raccoons that they capture for fur. This gives trappers a better return for their effort, allows residents to acquire a healthy source of protein at a very low cost, and helps control the population of critters that abound in suburban areas throughout the state. Most people who buy the 'coons are those who grew up in … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Considers Fisher, Otter Trapping Seasons
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering the possibility opening a season for the limited trapping of fisher, and potentially otter sometime in the future. Both species have very healthy populations in parts of the state, and experts believe that they can withstand limited harvest. Northeast Region biologist Tom Hardisky had this to say: “When it comes to trapping … [Read more...]
Mink Page Added
Check out the new mink species page recently added to the site. The page highlights some general mink biology and habits, as well as some mink trapping information. Access the page by clicking on the Furbearers link at the top of this page, and then clicking on the text link below the mink picture. You can also view the page by clicking here. Enjoy! … [Read more...]