The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering eliminating endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Lower 48. The only exception would be for a small group of Mexican wolves in Arizona and New Mexico. If the USFWS agrees … [Read More]
Tag Archives: Predator Calling
Turkey Hunter Attacked by Bobcat, Shoots it
A rookie turkey hunter lured in some unintended attention last week when a bobcat jumped at him as he sat against a tree making turkey calls. Bud Griffith, of Danville, Ky., told Central Kentucky News that the bobcat jumped on his left … [Read More]
Utah and West Virginia to Offer Coyote Bounties
As coyote populations rise in many areas, the predators can become a threat to farm animals and pets. And as that threat increases, some wildlife agencies find that they don’t have the resources to control the growing problem themselves. Outdoor … [Read More]
Russia Paying for Top Wolf Hunters
Russia has a wolf population problem, and it’s willing to pay hunters to help control it. Wolf packs have been moving closer and closer to Siberian towns in recent years to prey on livestock, including horses and domesticated reindeer, according to … [Read More]
Michigan State Senate Passes Bill Classifying Wolves as Game Animal
Michigan has taken a step toward opening hunting and trapping seasons on wolves. The Michigan State Senate voted 23-15 Thursday in favor of a bill that would classify wolves as a game animal in the state. The bill will now go … [Read More]
The ICOtec GC300 Is an Affordable and Deadly Effective Electronic Call
Electronic predator calls have advanced greatly in the last handful of years, leaving predator hunters with an array of options many never dreamed of only a few years ago. But some predator callers are wary of investing hundreds of dollars … [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]
Video: An Idaho Wolf Hunting Double
The October 2012 issue of Trapper & Predator Caller features a story about Stan Burt, of Idaho. The veteran predator caller was the first Gem State hunter to record a wolf double. Using a strategy he developed in 2009 during … [Read More]
Going Bear Hunting? Lure Them in With Fawn Distress Calls
Photo by Harvey Barrison Calling Black Bears in Remote Wilderness Areas Is an Addicting Challenge By Jack Spencer Jr. Today’s predator hunters are living in historic times. Predator populations are thriving and expanding geographically. The Dakotas now have mountain lion … [Read More]
Michigan Wolf Hunt Proposed
With wolf hunts slated to launch in Wisconsin and Minnesota this fall, a third Great Lakes state could soon open a season on wolves as well. Michigan House Bill 5834, introduced Wednesday by Rep. Matt Huuki, proposes Michigan’s first modern-day hunting … [Read More]
