Indiana wildlife officials want to expand the state’s bobcat harvest in 2026. The proposal would raise the statewide quota and allow hunting as well as trapping. What Indiana DNR is proposing According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the … [Read More]
Predator Hunting Tips
The Most Essential Piece of Gear for the Modern Line
The quarry in canine trapping is notoriously intelligent, cautious, and constantly moving. Therefore, knowledge isn’t just power; it’s the most critical piece of equipment a trapper possesses. This reality makes the release of the John Chagnon Trapping DVD essential this … [Read More]
Coyote Attack in Suburban Backyard
A recent coyote attack in a suburban backyard has once again drawn attention to how close these adaptable predators live to our homes — and why trappers remain vital to public safety. It began like any other afternoon. A family’s … [Read More]
Gray Fox Season Ends in Illinois Due to Rapid Population Drop
Wildlife agency cites disease, habitat loss, and predator pressure as contributing factors behind emergency closure. A stealthy woodland predator with tree-climbing skills and a secretive nature is vanishing from Illinois forests. In July 2025, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources … [Read More]
Trapping Gear: Bobcat Trappers Special
Lenon’s has a new special for bobcat hunters: 4 oz Bobcat Super All Call Lure & 4 oz Bobcat Urine for $25. [Read More]
How the Pros Use Lights for Nighttime Predator Hunting
Hunting Eastern predators can be quite challenging since they are heavily pressured and mostly nocturnal. Utilizing bright lights can increase any predator hunter’s success rates, if performed correctly. Here’s how the pros do it. [Read More]
How to Call Wolves With Your Voice – The Ultimate Challenge
Calling and hunting wolves is one of the ultimate predator calling challenges, due to their large home ranges, ultra-wary senses and overall intelligence. Trapper & Predator Caller contributor Toby Walrath is a highly experienced trapper, hunter and guide, and has … [Read More]
Flying High with the New 224 Valkyrie
A game-changing caliber for long-range predator hunting By Matthew J. Breuer In late 2017, Federal Premium once again went above and beyond, and created an all-new round with a catchy name stamped on it. The 224 Valkyrie was announced in … [Read More]
Summer Project: Put Together Your Dream AR-15 Predator Rifle
By Matthew Breuer It’s either a huge coincidence that AR-15s and predator hunting are two of the fastest growing things in the hunting world, or people already know that AR-15s and predator hunting go together like peanut butter and jelly. … [Read More]
Everything in the Woods Wants to Eat a Turkey
CALLING IN A GOBBLER CAN BE A DINNER BELL FOR PREDATORS By Jim Spencer Have you ever been close enough to a bobcat to see the yellow-brown pigment flecks in his irises? I’m talking about a wild, on-the-loose, free-roaming cat, … [Read More]
