In a recent district court case, judge Edward Lodge rejected an environmentalist challenge to the state of Idaho's wolf management program that includes trapping two packs of wolves in the Frank Church Wilderness. Basically, the state wanted to trap two wolf packs that were impacting the elk herd. Defenders of Wildlife sued, and the judge ruled in favor of the state. It's an … [Read more...]
January 2014 State Fur Auction Results – WV, OH, IN, IA
'Tis the season for state trappers association fur auctions! Posted below are results from West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana and Iowa. Hopefully these results will give you an idea of what to expect when selling fur in these regions of the country. Remember that fur quality is highly variable across geographic regions and small auctions with few buyers can produce lower results … [Read more...]
The Management Advantage #49 – Predator Trapping in Cold Weather
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The Management Advantage #41 – Summer Coyote Trapping
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Under Ice Beaver Trapping Video
I've been looking for some good videos of under ice beaver trapping lately, and had a tough time finding much. I wanted to buy a full length under ice beaver trapping DVD, but the options I've seen out there are few and far between. But as they say, sometimes the best things in life are free, and I found a great series of trapping videos from the Boss of the Swamp. Here's … [Read more...]
The Management Advantage #39 – Modifying and Building Snares
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Product Review: The Otter Sled
I've used a lot of sleds over the years. From ice fishing to trapping, shuffling gear to backcountry camps and working around the farm, sleds are critical to getting the job done in the winter months. My first sled was a Shappel Jet Sled - a fine product for the price, but the plastic wore out after just one season of hard use and the sled pretty much fell apart. My buddy … [Read more...]
FHA’s January 2014 Fur Auction Results
Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. held the first major fur sale of 2014, which will help set the stage for the fur market the rest of the season. Prices for most items were off from the 2013 highs, but compared to the low levels in the market just a few years ago, fur prices aren't looking too terrible. It's FHA's job to get the most value for their trappers and they have a … [Read more...]