Reprinted from the January 2017 issue of the Northwoods Sporting Journal Like many other trappers, a big part of my early trapping education came from the Fur-Fish-Game video library series on trapping. From 1985-1992, professional trapper Tom Miranda produced eight trapping videos geared toward educating trappers looking to get into the profession. It was a good time in the … [Read more...]
Trapper Pics
Trevor is a fellow trapper from the far northern reaches of Maine. He and his family operate a successful trapline each year in the North Maine Woods. Here are a few pics he shared for the site. Thanks, Trevor, and hope all that work on the line is paying off this season! … [Read more...]
New Trapper Pics
Trapper Keith and family have had a pretty good season so far! Here are some of their pics from the line. … [Read more...]
Why Am I Trapping This Year?
Passion and education. That's why I'm trapping this year. Fur prices are in the tank. If you're in it for the money, there's really no reason to trap this year. But I can't stand the idea of sitting out a season of trapping. I love trapping. Can't get away from it. Maybe that's a little bit crazy, but I really enjoy trapping regardless of fur prices. So I'm trapping … [Read more...]
“The Fur Trade” in Outdoor Life
Toby Walrath penned a great article on trapping and the fur trade for Outdoor Life Magazine. He takes the reader through the fur pelt supply chain, all the way from trap to garment, interviewing folks in the fur industry in Montana. Having lived and trapped in Montana for awhile, it was great to see some of the old faces in the story. The article provides the best overview … [Read more...]
Trapping Today News Roundup, January 2016
Ups, downs, highs and lows abound in the trapping world today. Let's take a look at some recent trapping news stories. New York Fisher Trapping Changes Trappers in western and central New York will enjoy a new, six day trapping season for fisher next fall. Expanded fisher trapping opportunity results from the species' population growth and expansion in recent years. … [Read more...]
Trapping Today’s 2015-2016 Fur Market Update
Looking for more detailed information on fur prices and alternatives for marketing your fur? Click here to learn more about Trapping Today's new Fur Guide eBook. All is quiet. That's the story thus far in the 2015-2016 market for wild fur. Folks are looking everywhere for answers to how much money they can expect to get for fur this season, but the answers aren't coming … [Read more...]