The Accomplished Muskrat Trapper was written by A.E. Schmidt in 1922. Because of its age, the book's copyright has expired and it is available for reading in the public domain. Much of the information in this book is dated, but it can still provide some great insight into muskrat trapping in the past, and may include some valuable information for muskrat trappers today. … [Read more...]
Collecting Vintage Trapping Books
Mark Greenig wrote an interesting article in the Minnesota paper D-L Online about looking for vintage trapping books. Lots of old trapping books can be found, dating back to the 1800's. I've started collecting a few myself. Mark provides some useful information for collectors: Some names to look for which seem to be collectible include, A.R. Harding Publishing Co., S. … [Read more...]
Seasonal Pro Trapping – Mike Lapinski
Have you ever thought about becoming a professional trapper? Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern society and truly make a living off the land? How about moving all the way across the country to start your new career as a trapper? Mike Lapinski did it, and lived to tell the story. His 1991 book, Seasonal Pro Trapping, explains why Lapinski left … [Read more...]
Hoofbeats of a Wolfer: A Review
I just finished reading "Hoof Beats of a Wolfer", a coyote trapping book written by L. Craig O'Gorman, predator trapper from eastern Montana. O'Gorman has been trapping coyotes for decades and has tens of thousands of critters to his name. He traps and hunts coyotes 12 months out of the year. His experience in predator control with both the government and independently for … [Read more...]