Wisconsin’s first wolf season, which began last Monday, is off to a surprising start as hunters and trappers have already tagged 18 wolves. “I think 18 wolves in the first week would certainly greatly exceed my expectations,” Fred Strand, a … [Read More]
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Girl Mistaken for Skunk, Shot by Relative
A girl at a Halloween party Saturday near Pittsburgh was mistaken for a skunk and shot by a relative. “New Sewickley Township police say the girl was over a hillside and wearing a black costume and a black hat with … [Read More]
“Yukon Men” Star Stan Zuray Stands Up for Hunting, Trapping
The season finale of Discovery Channel’s reality show “Yukon Men” will air tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern. The show follows families in Tanana, Alaska, a small town located along the Yukon River, as they hunt, trap, fish and perform other … [Read More]
The Ultimate Trapline Vehicle?
Many trappers run dry land traplines by ATV and water traplines by boat. What if you could combine the lines and run them both with the same vehicle? With the Quadski, a one-person ATV that doubles as a personal water … [Read More]
Why Bother With Urine for Trapping Predators?
Correct application will increase your trapping success for upland predators [Read More]
Minnesota Grouse Hunter Kills Charging Wolf
A man shot and killed a wolf in northern Minnesota after the animal charged him and his dog. The man reported the incident to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials shortly after it occurred during a ruffed grouse hunting trip. The … [Read More]
Minnesota Lawsuit Will Not Delay Wolf Season
Minnesota will have a wolf hunting and trapping season in 2012. The Minnesota Court of Appeals has struck down a lawsuit attempting to stop the opening of the inaugural season. It will begin Nov. 3. The court found that the … [Read More]
Video: Coyotes Take Down Healthy 6-Point Buck
If you’re looking to gain access to some new trapping or predator hunting ground this winter, try showing the landowners in your area this video. The footage from a South Carolina trail cam shows a seemingly healthy 6-point buck being … [Read More]
Mountain Lion Shot in Des Moines
A police officer shot a mountain lion in northeast Des Moine this morning. The adult cougar was near an elementary school and the officer said he was forced to make a shot when the animal started to leave the yard … [Read More]
Trapping Tips: Scouting for Bobcats
Finding bobcats isn’t easy. The Trapper contributor Dave Morelli reveals tips on how to scout for ‘cats and make effective sets to trap them. [Read More]
