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Reintroduced in late 1960s, Fishers Fare Fine in West Virginia
Source: Charleston Gazette-Mail | Pulitzer Prize-winning West Virginia news | Reintroduced in late 1960s, fishers fare fine in WV … [Read more...]
Otter Recovery in West Virginia
Forty years ago, river otters were essentially extinct in West Virginia. Today, they can be found in almost every county of the state. Source: Charleston Gazette-Mail … [Read more...]
Looking for answers: Biologists monitoring wolf movements near Duluth | Duluth News Tribune
Some would lead folks to believe that foothold traps are dangerous, cruel and inhumane. But how can this be the case if responsible wildlife biologists are using these methods to capture and release furbearers for research studies? Here's an interesting story on wolf research in Minnesota. Source: Looking for answers: Biologists monitoring wolf movements near Duluth | … [Read more...]
2017 Fur Prices: NAFA July Auction Results
With the close of North American Fur Auctions' July fur sale, the 2017 wild fur selling season is in the books. It was a tough one for many trappers, with weak demand from foreign markets resulting in lower fur prices for most items. Oil prices remain low and Russia's economy continues to struggle. China is still buying fur, but at greatly reduced demand. Many buyers are simply … [Read more...]
Mike Marsyada inducted into PA Trappers Association Hall of Fame – Times Leader
Source: Mike Marsyada inducted into PA Trappers Association Hall of Fame - Times Leader … [Read more...]
Saskatchewan Implements New Cougar and Bear Trapping Seasons
The Government of Saskatchewan has established trapping seasons for cougars and black bears in select wildlife management zones in Saskatchewan’s farmland. “Both cougar and bear populations have. . .Source: New cougar and bear trapping seasons start in fall of 2017 … [Read more...]
Using Coni-Pans on Conibear / Bodygrip Traps (Video)
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