As responsible trappers, we should always do our best to avoid conflicts with hikers and pets. This sometimes means not trapping an area or changing our methods, even if not required by law. Pets being caught in traps near recreational trails might mean trouble for trapping in some parts of Alaska. More below. The still-emerging regulations would join strict but … [Read more...]
Warm weather leading to worst Yukon trapping season in years – North – CBC News
In addition to low fur prices, weather in the northern latitudes may keep fur supplies low this year. Yukon trappers are having the worst season in years, because of warm weather. The Yukon Trappers Association says some people have given up on the season. Source: Warm weather leading to worst Yukon trapping season in years - North - CBC News … [Read more...]
NAFA’s January 2017 Update – Ranch Mink Prices Decline
The 2017 selling season for ranch raised mink opened in Kopenhagen this past week with an offering of 2.3 million mink. After a strong September 2016 sale, we were all optimistic that we would see an increase over September, or at least similar price levels. Unfortunately, in general, ranch mink prices declined by 10% to […] Source: Wild Fur Update - January 2017 - NAFA … [Read more...]
Fur Trappers Keep Old Traditions Going
Lebanon’s Clarence Dies is among the ranks of professional fur trappers striving to keep an 18th-century enterprise alive in the 21st century. Source: Fur trappers keep old traditions going … [Read more...]
Horace Goudie, Labradorian who trapped for 70 years, dies at 94 – Newfoundland & Labrador – CBC News
Horace Goudie was an old time trapper who would canoe 200 miles into the Labrador wilderness to spend months on the winter trapline and take the long snowshoe journey back home. He was featured in a CBC documentary and wrote a book, "Trails to Remember". A man who devoted most of his life to the Labrador wilderness has died. Horace Goudie was 94. Source: Horace Goudie, … [Read more...]
Black bobcat snared in N.B., only 12th ever recorded in North America – New Brunswick – CBC News
A New Brunswick trapper snared a black, melanistic, bobcat on Christmas Day. Source: Black bobcat snared in N.B., only 12th ever recorded in North America - New Brunswick - CBC News … [Read more...]
Consumption of fur products up in Korea despite economic downturn – Pulse by Maeil Business News Korea
With all of the recent bad news in the fur market, it's nice to see some good news from Korea. Fur consumption is on the rise. The Korean market is a major user of muskrat and marten pelts, so this is potentially good news for these items. Consumption of fur products in South Korea has been on a steady rise over the last few years, mainly driven by a fall in international … [Read more...]
Ed Wimberley story by John Bradshaw
Eddie Wimberley is one of the legendary predator trappers of the West, and he developed the High Plains Plow, an innovative trap drag that works in open country. Here's a recent article on Wimberley shared on Trapperman.com. Source: Ed Wimberley story by John Bradshaw | Trapper Talk | Trapperman.com Forums … [Read more...]