Marc Murrell writes about the great experiences he shared with his 9-year-old twins this past trapping season as they learned the art of trapping on the fly. He summed it up well in his last paragraph: Both boys got a … [Read More]
Furbearer News
Coyote Vs. Buster the Dog
Buster, a dog from Chanhassen, Minn., is lucky to have escaped his run in with a coyote near his owners’ home outside Minneapolis. It sure seems like there have been a lot of stories about coyote overpopulation and/or coyotes populating … [Read More]
Game Wardens Catch Alleged ‘Cat Poacher Using GPS
Game Wardens in northern Utah caught a suspected poacher by attaching a GPS device to his truck while he visited dozens of traplines. The alleged poacher is now challenging the use of the GPS. A state judge approved the use … [Read More]
A Look at Minnesota Wolf Research
Sam Cook from the Duluth News Tribune recently wrote a couple of articles on Minnesota’s wolf management. He specifically looked at research being conducted by the 1854 Treaty Authority, a natural resources management arm for the Grand Portage and Bois … [Read More]
Coyote Attacks on the Rise
The Today Show featured a segment on coyote attacks recently: Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Stories like this should help increase opportunities for trappers and predator callers.
Mountain Lions Moving East
A mountain lion has been spotted near the northwestern Wisconsin community of Spooner. The sighting has been confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, who are now pursuing the male estimated at 130 pounds. They will try to tranquilize … [Read More]
New Record Bobcat?
Retired conservation warden Dave Arendt of Antigo, Wis., shot this 52-pound bobcat in Langlade County on the final day of the 2008 season (Story in the Antigo Daily Journal). The massive ‘cat is the new state record (eclipsing the verified … [Read More]
Coyote Bites Woman, Attacks Dog in Denver
Here’s the story from the Denver Post: Coyote bites woman, attacks dog in SE Denver By Kieran Nicholson The Denver Post A 51-year-old woman was attacked by coyotes Saturday night as she walked her dog in southeast Denver, wildlife officials … [Read More]
NHL Player Grew Up in Family of Trappers
Jonathan Cheechoo, who plays Right Wing for the San Jose Sharks, grew up in Moose Factory, Ontario and is the first member of the Cree First Nation to play in the NHL. Gare Joyce of ESPN recently did a story … [Read More]
Pennsylvania Trapper Gets 37-Pound ‘Cat
Kevin Gallagher, of Dorrance Township, Penn., trapped a 37-pound, 40-inch long male bobcat last week in the White Haven area. It’s paws were more than 3 inches long and wide. A story on the dedicated trapper’s pursuit of the big … [Read More]
