Gordy Klassen, the president of the Alberta Trappers’ Association, is prominantly featured in a compelling Edmonton Journal story on the culture of trapping. “This isn’t a job that everyone can do,” Klassen said in the story. “It takes a lot of skills. … [Read More]
Tag Archives: Wolf Trapping
The Best Sets for Trapping Wolves
Trapper & Predator Caller Field Editor Serge Lariviére recently had the chance to interview expert wolf trapper Gordy Klassen. The renowned figure from DeBolt, Alberta, is known throughout the West and across Canada for his wolf trapping clinics and seminars. He is … [Read More]
Proposal Would Remove Federal Protection From Wolves in Lower 48
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]
School Days: Alaskan Wolf Surprise
Sable Scotton, 8, Galena, Alaska Family finds a bigger canine than expected in a fox set I live in Galena, Alaska, on the Yukon River. One day, my family — Mom, Dad and my little brother Hawken — went to … [Read More]
Groups Sue to Stop Wolf Hunting and Trapping in the Midwest
A group of animal rights organizations has teamed up to file a lawsuit in an attempt to bring back federal protections for gray wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Wolf hunting and trapping seasons opened in Wisconsin and Minnesota in 2012, … [Read More]
First Montana Wolf Trapping Season Set to Open Saturday
Montana’s first wolf-trapping season ever began last weekend. More than 2,400 people are certified to set out their traps, according to the Revalli Republic. The state held its first wolf hunting season in 2009, but this is the first opportunity for … [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]
Wisconsin Wolf Hunters and Trappers Nearing Quota Limit
About a third of the way through a four-and-a-half month wolf season, Wisconsin hunters and trappers are nearing the quota limit set by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Through 45 days, 98 wolves have been killed out of a … [Read More]
Wisconsin Hunters and Trappers Take 18 Wolves in First Week of Season
Wisconsin’s first wolf season, which began last Monday, is off to a surprising start as hunters and trappers have already tagged 18 wolves. “I think 18 wolves in the first week would certainly greatly exceed my expectations,” Fred Strand, a … [Read More]
Minnesota Lawsuit Will Not Delay Wolf Season
Minnesota will have a wolf hunting and trapping season in 2012. The Minnesota Court of Appeals has struck down a lawsuit attempting to stop the opening of the inaugural season. It will begin Nov. 3. The court found that the … [Read More]
