The best way to combat animal rights arguments is with the facts. Massachusetts outdoor columnist Marc Folco did just that when he demonstrated, on video, what it's like to get your hand caught in the average foothold animal trap. Folco showed the public what most trappers already know: these traps are humane! The same traps demonstrated in the video below were banned in … [Read more...]
Kirk DeKalb’s Beaver Trapping Video
I just received a copy of Kirk DeKalb's TrappinTales video to review and watched the full 2+ hours. In short, the video is great! I'll post a review here within the next few weeks, but until then, you can check out a preview of the dvd below. Be sure to check out www.trappintales.com to purchase a copy of the full length dvd. … [Read more...]
Sharing the Trail: How Pet Owners and Trappers Can Avoid Conflicts in the Field
With trapping season underway in many states, it's important that trappers and pet owners both work hard to avoid having dogs caught in traps. Catching dogs is a hot button issue in many places, particularly on public land that supports multiple use. In most cases, dogs are safely and easily released from traps, but some situations can be fatal, and these need to be … [Read more...]
Destroying The Myth
Destroying the Myth is a 10-minute video filmed in 2004 and distributed by the National Trappers Association, which explains the use of the foothold trap used commonly by trappers. The video describes the use of foothold traps to capture and relocate animals in wildlife restoration projects, as well as the use of these traps to harvest animals for their fur. It shows tons of … [Read more...]
Great Trapping Video Clip
Check out this video from MyOutdoorTV.com. The first segment follows a couple of trappers making and tending sets on the Little Miami River in Ohio. The two trappers are well experienced and educated in wildlife management as well. Their interview provides a great perspective on the sport of trapping for the newcomer as well as the seasoned trapper. … [Read more...]