Source: Trapping-ban bill signals shift in attitudes toward animals | Borneo Bulletin Online … [Read more...]
Fur Trapping Could be Banned in California
Sure, there aren't many trappers left in California, but trappers and wildlife managers alike should pay attention to this bill. It's a perfect example of what can happen when folks who understand the importance of trapping become vastly outnumbered by folks who don't interact with wildlife on a regular basis. See the article below: Source: Fur trapping could be banned … [Read more...]
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Weighs in on Trapping | The Bridge
Here's a great interview with Louis Porter, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife. He brings up some excellent points about trapping, wildlife management, and the things animal rights advocates don't consider in the trapping debate. Great job, commish! I couldn't have said it better myself! Source: Vermont Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife, Louis … [Read more...]
Idaho won’t have to alter trap rules to protect Canada lynx | Idaho Statesman
A federal court has reversed itself and says Idaho doesn't need to change trapping regulations where federally protected Canada lynx are likely to be caught in traps set for bobcats. Source: Idaho won't have to alter trap rules to protect Canada lynx | Idaho Statesman … [Read more...]
Feds Say Lynx Recovery Warrants Delisting
Trappers in the northern forests of the Lower 48 can breathe a collective sigh of relief tonight. After more than a decade of political struggle, it appears that the Canada lynx is finally headed down the path toward delisting, and relinquished Federal control over the species’ management. Here’s the release: Status Review Indicates Canada Lynx … [Read more...]
Trapper Sounds Alarm on Further Protection of Algonquin Wolves (North Bay Nugget)
Wolves are capitalizing on a venison buffet as the deer criss-cross the newly formed ice on Trout Lake for a circuit of well-intentioned deer feeding stations on the shoreline.Source: Trapper sounds alarm | North Bay Nugget … [Read more...]
Federal agency denies protections for small, fanged predator – NBC Montana
Federal wildlife officials say a cat-sized predator that lives in old-growth forests of the Northern Rockies is not in danger of extinction despite worries about habitat loss and accidental trapping. Source: Federal agency denies protections for small, fanged predator - NBC Montana … [Read more...]
Bobcat Fur Farm Comes to Montana
Though they have declined significantly over the years, fur farms still make up a huge part of the fur industry. Most of the farms raise mink or foxes. Only two bobcat fur farms are known to exist in the world, and one of them is soon to be in Montana. Here's the story: Bobcat fur farm moves to Fergus County Larry Schultz inspects one of the pens in the … [Read more...]