There are many options when it comes to unique fur coats, but a new coat commissioned by a global dairy company is truly one of a kind — it’s made from men’s chest hair. Arla produced the “Man-Fur Coat” “as … [Read More]
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Canadian Motorcyclist Chased by Wolf, Takes Pictures
Being chased by a huge wolf is the type of thing many people have nightmares about, but a Canadian motorcyclist who experienced it earlier this month says his encounter was “more exciting than scary.” On Saturday, June 8, Tim Bartlett, … [Read More]
FHA Sale Closes Major Wild Fur Auctions for the Season
The Fur Harvesters Auction sale that concluded earlier this week is the last major wild fur sale of the season. Following the June 18 sale, FHA reported an all-time historical gross sales record for the season. “The highlight of the sale … [Read More]
VA Trappers Association Annual Convention & Sportsman Show
In Passing: Jacob “Trapper Jake” Korell
JACOB “TRAPPER JAKE” KORELL Jacob “Trapper Jake” Korell died on March 6, 2013, only one month shy of his 99th birthday. Korell was always passionate about trapping. He started trapping muskrats at age 7 and continued trapping until his death, … [Read More]
In Passing: Harold Herbert Savaloja
HAROLD HERBERT SAVALOJA Harold Herbert Savaloja was born Oct. 8, 1928, in Sebeka, MN, to John & Selma (Wirkkala) Savaloja. He graduated from Sebeka High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army during the end of World War … [Read More]
In Passing: Harold W. Hoppe
HAROLD W. HOPPE July 5th 1921 to March 21, 2013 Harold entered the military on December 30, 1944 and served two years overseas near Seoul, Korea. When Harold sold the milk cows, he had spare time to trap. I was … [Read More]
In Passing: James T. (Big Jim) Valitsky
JAMES T. (BIG JIM) VALITSKY In memory of James T. (Big Jim) Valitsky. May 23, 1947—September 26, 2012. Jim was born and raised in Connecticut. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea. After his discharge, he became … [Read More]
West Virginia Trappers Association June-July 2013 Report
http://www.wvtrappers.com President — Janet Hodge, 28 VanHorn Dr., Glenville, WV 26351; 304-462-5985; hawkmtn@hawkmtn.com Vice President — Roy Link Wood; P.O. Box 141, Winona, WV 25942; 304-574-0810 Secretary — Briana Hodge-Frederick; P.O. Box 775, Glenville, WV 26351; 304-997-1863; members@wvtrappers.com State … [Read More]
Virginia Trappers Association June-July 2013 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; … [Read More]