Pennsylvania outdoor writer Ron Tussel recently authored a great article on trapping in the state. Trapping has had some bad press in the past, spurred and funded mostly by anti-fur and animal rights groups. Trapping, in fact, is highly regulated and foot-hold traps must not surpass a jaw width of 6.5 inches in Pennsylvania. Foot-hold traps are designed to restrain an … [Read more...]
Some Interesting Tales From Canadian Trappers
Philip Rushton of the Whitecourt Star recently interviewed a couple of old timer Canadian trappers who had some interesting tales to tell. Click here to read the full story. … [Read more...]
Trappers Misunderstood
James Foster of New Brunswick, Canada's Times & Transcript newspaper wrote an excellent article on trapping after taking the Province's sponsored trapping course for the first time himself. Like James said, taking a trapping course can be a real eye opener to folks who otherwise aren't familiar with the sport. The course was more than informative - it was downright … [Read more...]
Kids Trapping Program Director Receives Award
Guy Erasmus, who heads up the "Take a Kid Trapping" program as part of the Canadian government's Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment, received a prestigious award from the Fur Institute of Canada. It's great to see successful programs like this that promote trapping for the next generation. Here's the press release: GNWT Employee Receives National Award from the … [Read more...]
Alaska Trapper Makes Cover of Field & Stream Magazine
Several months ago, Fairbanks, Alaska trapper Marty Meierotto was featured on the cover of the special survival issue of Field and Stream. A cover shot for a trapper is pretty incredible - not just for Marty and his fellow Alaskans, but for all trappers in the U.S. and Canada. I don't think I've ever seen an issue of F&S that featured a trapper. While the magazine covers … [Read more...]