Idaho residents will have the chance to add the right to hunt, fish and trap to the state’s constitution this November. The official wording of the amendment reads in part, “… the rights to hunt, fish and trap, including the … [Read More]
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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]
School Days: Protecting the Chickens
A young trapper and his dad trap to keep predators away from their laying hens My name is Michael Wolgamott and I am 12 years old. I live west of Grand Rapids, Mich. In the spring of 2007, my … [Read More]
Editor’s Call: Riding the Bubble
Whether fur prices are high or low, I’ll be out trapping For trappers, these are shining times. Prices for well-handled wild furs are at or near all-time highs for many species, and demand is strong for just about everything. The … [Read More]
Win a Trapline Trip With Jim Spencer, More From T&PC
Send us your favorite furbearer recipes to enter for your chance to win a trip or some great gear! Here’s your opportunity to learn firsthand from one of the most well-known and respected trappers in the country! Trapper & … [Read More]
Predator Hunting Tips: Using Calls to Make Coyote Sounds
COYOTE VOCALIZATIONS ARE AN EFFECTIVE HUNTING TOOL FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR By Steve Criner The light was dimming fast and I was getting ready to shut the camera off. It was the last stand of a long winter day filled … [Read More]
New Zealand Man Makes $40,000+ a Year Trapping Possums
How would you like to make a living as a possum trapper? One New Zealand man is doing just that, and he’s earning more than $40,000 a year. Shay Williamson, an 18-year-old from the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, … [Read More]
Nevada Wildlife Officials Have One-Hour Standoff With Badger
A badger snuck in the front door of the Fresca Waterhouse in Sparks, Nev. on Tuesday afternoon and started a one-hour standoff. The Nevada Department of Wildlife came to the scene and fired a tranquilizer dart at the badger but … [Read More]
Parker Dozhier Releases Novel on Fur Trade
Parker Dozhier, who was the fur market expert for Trapper & Predator Caller from 1983 through 2011, has released a fictional novel called “Pelts” that is based on the fur trade. “As a university-educated PhD author myself, Parker’s book is … [Read More]
Trappers Sue Minnesota DNR to Challenge Non-Resident Trapping Ban
Trappers have filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, stating that the department’s restrictions on trapping are unconstitutional. The group behind the lawsuit has distributed a press release detailing the reasons they’re pursuing the case. The full … [Read More]
