In this episode of Fur Harvesters NWT, Andrew Stanley's most important piece of trapping equipment - his Yamaha Bravo snowmobile - is broken down. He needs to barter some fur pelts with a guy in town for another snowmobile. We also get to see a nice marten catch and a couple of leaning pole marten box sets. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trigger Options for Bodygrip / Conibear Traps (Video)
An Overview of Trapping Supply Dealers
As trappers we're constantly in need of specialized supplies and equipment, and most of us don't have a well stocked trapping shop nearby. Traditionally we've relied on mail order supply catalogs, and in the modern age, many of us are turning to online dealers to get our trapping supplies. Here's an overview of some of the major trapping supply companies online … [Read more...]
Neil Olson’s 41st Annual Trappers Weekend
Last weekend I made the trip to Bethel, Maine to attend Neil Olson’s 41st Annual Trapper’s Weekend. It’s the biggest event of the year for New England trappers, with hundreds of trappers camped out in a field over the three or four days and probably a couple thousand coming in through the gates over the course of the weekend. I hadn’t been to the party for about 15 years, back … [Read more...]
Competition Line Fox Trapping
Tom Miranda's 1985 book, "Competition Line Fox Trapping" is a true classic in the professional trapping arena. You might know Miranda from his days as a pro trapper, writer and personality in the Fur-Fish-Game professional trapping video series. Miranda was born at just the right time to be one of the last of the professional fur trappers prior to the 1980's crash in fur … [Read more...]
Inside Jaw Lamination on Coilspring Traps (Video)
Popularity of Trapping Remains Strong in Pennsylvania
Some states across the Northeast are struggling to maintain their trapping ranks. Pennsylvania, though, is bucking that trend. Source: Popularity of trapping remains strong - EverybodyAdventures … [Read more...]
Prepping for the Fall Trapline
It's getting to be that time of year. Late summer is here, the days are getting noticeably shorter in the north, and morning starts with a slight chill in the air. Trapping season is starting to close in! Many trapping conventions are underway and others will be here in a few weeks. It's time to pick up those miscellaneous trapping supplies you don't want to be caught … [Read more...]