A 60-year-old man bled to death following a beaver attack in Belarus. The man was on a fishing trip with friends when they saw the beaver early in the morning. “One of them went up to be photographed with it, … [Read More]
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Video: Mother River Otter Teaches Pup to Swim
The Oregon Zoo posted a video earlier this month of a baby river otter being taught to swim, an interesting process rarely seen in the wild. In the video, Molalla, a 9-week old pup, is taught by his mother, Tilly. … [Read More]
The 2nd Annual World Predator and Wild Hog Expo is Coming up!
The Second Annual World Predator and Wild Hog Expo & Modern Sporting Arms Expo will be held in Waco, Texas later this month. The convention will take place at the Waco Convention Center from Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April … [Read More]
Bill Banning Bobcat Trapping in California Put on Hold
In an encouraging development for California trappers, a proposed bill that would ban bobcat trapping in the Golden State has been put on hold. The California State Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee discussed Bill AB 1213, which is also known as … [Read More]
Canadian Municipality Aiming to Turn Mink Manure into Electricity
A Nova Scotia, Canada, municipality is moving closer to making electricity from mink manure. The Nova Scotia Department of Energy recently approved the renewable energy project for the District of Digby, which is located on the western shore of Nova … [Read More]
Bobcat Trapping Under Attack in California
California legislatures are considering a bill that would make bobcat trapping illegal in California. Bill AB 1213, which is also referred to as The Bobcat Protection Act of 2013, was introduced in February. Legislators are schedule to discuss the bill … [Read More]
Anti-Trapping Groups Sue to Halt Trapping in 15 Montana Counties
Anti-trapping organizations filed a lawsuit last week that aims to stop trapping in areas of Montana that are known to be inhabited by Canada lynx. The groups claim Montana wildlife officials have violated the U.S. Endangered Species Act by allowing … [Read More]
Trap Tag Memorial Will Honor Teen Trapper
Friends and family of a teen who tragically lost his life when he fell through thin ice while beaver trapping in late 2012 are planning on honoring the boy with a memorial made of trap tags and a wood stretcher. … [Read More]
Fur Harvesters Auction March Sale Results Posted
Fur Harvesters Auction held a fur sale on March 21 and 22. The results were posted on their site. Here are the results in chart form: The next FHA auction will be on May 19-20. The next North American Fur … [Read More]
Texas Trappers and Fur Hunters Association Inc. April-May 2013 Report
www.txtrappers.com President — Bill Applegate, Box 883, Marfa, TX 79843; 432-729-3349; fax: 432-729-3623 Vice President — David Pilgrim, 1323 RR 2341, Burnet, TX 78611; 512-756-4609 Secretary — Deborah Pilgrim, 1323 RR 2341, Burnet, TX 78611; 512-756-4609 Treasurer — Keith Jackson, … [Read More]
