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...]
Group wants lethal traps banned in Idaho wolverine habitat | The Spokesman-Review
Sound familiar? Similar groups tried to ban trapping in Canada lynx habitat as well. I'll discuss lynx issues in episodes 5 and 6 of the Trapping Today podcast. An environmental group has asked Idaho officials to prosecute a trapper who killed a wolverine and ban lethal traps in areas inhabited by wolverines, but state officials say they will do neither. Source: Group wants … [Read more...]
County Tackles Gnawing Problem (Fairmont Sentinel)
The beaver population in Martin County has been on the rise, causing no end of trouble for area farmers. In December, Martin County commissioners increased the county’s beaver bounty from $20 to $50 per beaver, in an effort to alleviate the issue. According to drainage administrator Michael Forstner, this was necessary because of the low value currently in the market for … [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...]
Bobcat Sightings on the Rise in Southern Minnesota
The number of reported bobcat sightings have gone up in southern Minnesota over the past year. Source: Bobcat sightings on the rise in southern Minnesota … [Read more...]
Trapping Remains Humane (Indianagazette.com)
Here's another great trapping article from outdoor writer Zeke Wilson. Source: Trapping remains humane | Sports | indianagazette.com … [Read more...]
Roggenkamp has built his life around his passion for trapping (StarTribune.com)
Todd Roggenkamp, who started trapping when he was 6 years old, wanted nothing more than to follow in his father's footsteps. Goal, accomplished. Source: Roggenkamp has built his life around his passion for trapping - StarTribune.com … [Read more...]
Meet Mountain Man Marty Meierotto from Alaska (Rushville Republican)
ESCANABA, MICH. – Marty Meierotto and his family will be attending the National Trappers Association Convention and Outdoor Show, which is being held on July 26 – 28 at the Source: Meet mountain man Marty Meierotto from Alaska | Sports | rushvillerepublican.com … [Read more...]