Driven by resurgent interest from catwalks, the international fur trade has remained strong despite a predicted slow down in the Chinese luxury sector, new figures reveal. Source: World fur trade remains strong, despite China slowdown | Apparel Industry News | just-style … [Read more...]
Tagging along with a beaver trapper – The Boston Globe
Here's a great story from a non-trapper beginning to understand why trappers do what we do. It's a great example of the benefits of responsible trappers taking others out with them on the line. Herb throws the pelt over his shoulder to take it upstairs to stretch, and as he walks away I ask him the big question — why trap? He answers easily, “Not everyone can kill; it’s not … [Read more...]
O.A.K. Scholarship and Grant Opportunity for Young Trappers
You don't see tons of scholarship opportunities out there for young trappers, but this one could be a really great boost for you or a young trapper you may know. In memory of their late grandfather Otto Kaatz, Kyle and Kellen of Kaatz Bros. Lures have started a new program to provide a $500 scholarship and a $500 entrepreneurial grant. Here are the details: O.A.K. Memorial - … [Read more...]
Fur managers call for vigilance in opposing trapping bans
MINDEMOYA—A representative of the Ontario Fur Managers Federation (OFMF) cautioned Manitoulin Island trappers/hunters to not ignore or shrug off the issue involving the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) putting in place an immediate ban on wolf/coyote hunting and trapping in 40 Ontario townships last fall. Source: Fur managers call for vigilance in opposing … [Read more...]
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Alaska Game Board Rejects Bear Snaring Measure
A proposal to allow bear snaring in remote central Alaska failed to pass a vote by the state's Board of Game recently. The proposal was aimed at giving another tool to villagers to control the abundant black bear population, which they believe is impacting moose numbers. Maine remains the only state that allows bear snaring. Unfortunately, the Board's vote was strongly … [Read more...]
In Belarus, wolf-hunters lay traps at edge of Chernobyl zone | Reuters
Source: In Belarus, wolf-hunters lay traps at edge of Chernobyl zone | Reuters … [Read more...]
Trapping Today is All About Predator Management: Buckmasters Article
Here's a neat article about how trapping is becoming more popular among those interested in managing predators to benefit wildlife like deer game birds. Source: Trapping today is all about predator management … [Read more...]