The Wild Fur Newsletter released by North American Fur Auctions today included an interesting chart. The chart, which I included below, shows significant increases in quantity for nearly every species offered at NAFA auctions over the last three years. This year, … [Read More]
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Rabid Beaver Attacks Young Girls
Beavers and otters and raccoons, oh my? You can add beavers to the list of recent unlikely human attackers, following otter and raccoon attacks within the last couple of weeks. A rabid beaver attacked two Virginia sisters while they swam … [Read More]
Trapline Preparation: How to Dye, Wax and Dip Your Traps
You Must Prepare Traps if You Want Them to Last By Mike Schoonveld Brand new traps come with only a coating of oil or light grease applied by the manufacturer to keep the steel from rusting before it’s sold. Thousands … [Read More]
Video: Bobcat Breaks Into Washington Prison
Officials at the Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, Wash., had to deal with an unexpected intruder Tuesday morning. A bobcat scaled the razor-wire-topped perimeter fence last night and made it onto the roof of the prison. The ‘cat was originally spotted … [Read More]
In Passing: Richard E. Shotts
Richard E. Shotts Richard E. Shotts of Rural Valley passed away June 3, 2012 at 55 years of age. A retired coal miner, he was a member of Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 2 and also a member of the National … [Read More]
In Passing: Daryl B. Nichols
Daryl B. Nichols Trappers, it is with a heavy heart I bring to you the sad news of the passing of our friend and fellow trapper Daryl Nichols. Daryl served the trappers of Illinois for many years, working as Treasurer … [Read More]
In Passing: Richard F. Heckendorf
Richard F. Heckendorf June 22, 1932-June 3, 2012 Richard “Rich” or “Richie” F. Heckendorf, age 79, died on Sunday, June 3, 2012 in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Rich was born on June 22, 1932 to Richard H. and Jeanette Heckendorf Krestchmer … [Read More]
Wisconsin Trappers Association August 2012 Report
http://www.wistrap.org President — Virgil Schroeder, 3471 Earlwyn Road, Cottage Grove, WI 53527; 608-764-5218; virjo4t@msn.com Vice President — Scott Zimmerman, W9209 Bobolink Rd, Reeseville, WI 53579; 920-927-3420 Secretary — Shawn Bazile, N11950 Cty Rd E, Tigerton, WI 54486; 715-881-0707; sundrop9@frontiernet.net Bookkeeper … [Read More]
Washington State Trappers Association August 2012 Report
http://www.watrappers.com President — Bruce Vandervort, 5338 US Hwy 101, Humptulips, WA 98552; 360-288-2466; brucevandervort@hotmail.com Vice President West — John Consolini, 17030 Marmount ST SE, Monroe WA 98272; itrap4you@yahoo.com Vice President East — George Brady, P.O. Box 535, Pateros, WA 98846; … [Read More]
Virginia Trappers Association August 2012 Report
www.virginiatrappers.org President — Steve E Colvin, 2000 SB Rd, Barboursville, VA 22923; 434-996-6067; e-mail stvcolvin@aol.com Vice President — John Bedwell, 210 Fairway Lane, Wytheville, VA 24382; 276-620-5145; sinkthemink@hotmail.com Membership Secretary — Diana Craig, 2714 Knollwood Dr., Staunton, VA 24401; 540-430-2161; … [Read More]
