You Must Prepare Traps if You Want Them to Last By Mike Schoonveld Brand new traps come with only a coating of oil or light grease applied by the manufacturer to keep the steel from rusting before it’s sold. Thousands … [Read More]
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Rocky Mountain Fireworks & Fur Survives Suspected Arson Attempt
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has taken over the investigation of a fire that broke out at Rocky Mountain Fireworks & Fur, in Caldwell, Idaho, during the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 26. The fire, which caused substantial damage … [Read More]
FTA Convention Starts June 23
Fur Takers of America (FTA) will host its annual convention starting Thursday, June 23. Here are the details: June 23-25, 2011 Chautauqua County Fairgrounds 1089 Central Ave. (I-90, Exit 59) Dunkirk, NY 14048 For more information contact: David Miller … [Read More]
Montana Traps Announces Changes
Rumors have been spreading regarding the future of Montana Traps. The company, which was a partnership between John Graham, of Fur Country Lures and Amberg Snares, and Gerald Schmitt, of Schmitt Enterprises, is in fact going through some changes. Graham … [Read More]
Meet T&PC at National Trappers Association Convention
The 51st Annual National Trappers Association (NTA) Convention begins Thursday, Aug. 5, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Staff from Trapper & Predator Caller will be there for all four days. Stop by the booth to meet the people who make the magazine … [Read More]
Oneida Traps: From Religious Commune to Biggest Trap Company in the World
In the mid-1800s, a 250-person “family” began making traps, eventually becoming the biggest trap company in the world, only to later ditch trap making altogether in favor of dinnerware production. That’s just a small sample of the fascinating Oneida Traps … [Read More]
2010 Trapping Conventions Approach
Summer is here, and that means it’s rendezvous season. The annual gatherings provide the perfect opportunity for trappers to commune with fellow trappers, buy some new trapping gear and learn some new tricks for the trapline. Fur Takers of America … [Read More]
Reflections on the 50th
From left to right: Me, Field Editor Charlie Harder and T&PC Ad Sales Rep Chris Adamski at the T&PC booth at the 50th Annual NTA Convention (Photo courtesy of Charlie Harder) Trappers might be known as solitary outdoorsmen, but we … [Read More]