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]
Furbearer News
“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]
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]
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]
Video: An Idaho Wolf Hunting Double
Predator hunter Stan Burt, of Idaho, called in and shot two wolves within a minute of each other during the 2011 season. The pack howls as it approaches. [Read More]
Discovery’s “Yukon Men” Features Alaskan Trappers
Somehow Discovery Channel’s “Yukon Men” slipped under my radar until earlier this week. The reality TV program, which debuted in late August, features residents of Tanana, Alaska, a town of 200 people deep in the remote interior of Alaska. Trapping is a … [Read More]
NPHA to Hold Rifle Contest at Convention
The National Predator Hunters Association wild hold a Rifle Contest at their convention in Douglas, Wyo., next month. The contest will be held on Friday, Oct. 26 at an offsite range beginning at 2 p.m. Registered participants will engage a series … [Read More]
Is Birth Control the Future of Coyote Management?
A research team from the University of Wyoming is studying the possibility of using chemical contraception to help control coyote populations. The group, led by zoology doctoral candidate Marjie MacGregor, has been experimenting with deslorelin, a hormone that makes coyotes sterile. … [Read More]