Source: Gambo trapper feels coyotes have been turned into villains but agrees management is necessary | Regional | News | The Western Star … [Read more...]
Trapping’s Dead in California
Sad but true for trappers. Trapping in California has been on the way out for a while. It's a story of changing demographics and attitudes towards animals. Furry critters have gone from an important sustainable, renewable, natural resource, to individuals who we can't stand to let feel pain. We've gone from responsible population management in a tough natural world, to the … [Read more...]
Chip Davis from Expand-A-Pan Traps, Trapping Radio, MTA
In this episode I interview Chip Davis from Expand-A-Pan Traps. We talk about Chip's background, coyote trapping for the live market, Expand-A-Pan Traps, Mississippi Trappers Association, and his role on Clint Locklear's Trapping Radio. I had a great time chatting with Chip, and hope you enjoy! Support our sponsor, Kaatz Bros. Lures Learn more about Expand-A-Pan Traps: … [Read more...]
Hunters of the Northern Forest
This article was originally published in the Northwoods Sporting Journal. Hunting cultures are fascinating. The tools, techniques and survival skills developed to adapt and survive in harsh environments over time can teach valuable lessons to society. What if we didn’t have the benefit of cell phones, snowmachines and power boats? What if we needed to kill or gather … [Read more...]
Trapping — A Time-Honored Montana Tradition (Laurel Outlook)
Here's a nice commentary on Montana trappers. I particularly like the sentiment expressed toward newcomers to the area. Before you try to demonize and change activities practiced by longtime locals, try to understand them first. Source: Trapping — a time-honored Montana tradition | Laurel Outlook … [Read more...]
PA Man Explains Trapping
PA trapper Ralph Wagner provides some advice on getting started trapping. … [Read more...]
Two Old Foxes (Roots, Game, and Trail)
Podcast listener Robert McConnell from Roots, Game, and Trail recently shared this story his father wrote about an old trapper and an old fox. Thanks to Robert and Bill for sharing a great story! Be sure to check out more of their writing at www.rootsgameandtrail.com. Two Old Foxes by Bill McConnell If the house had ever been painted it had been decades ago, and a … [Read more...]
The Final Frontiersman: Heimo Korth
He left Wisconsin as a young man in 1975 and moved to Alaska, not to be famous or well known, but to live self sufficiently and get away from it all. But over time, Heimo Korth became a legend. Today, Heimo and his wife Edna live more remotely than anyone else in Alaska. They are the only permanent residents of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, having settled there just … [Read more...]