A T&PC fan from Alaska sent in these interesting photos of that state’s most infamous predators: bears. Predator hunting takes on a whole new meaning when confronting one of the world’s largest mammals. One false move and a hunter could … [Read More]
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At Least Two Tags Filled on First Day of Idaho Wolf Hunting Season
The Idaho Statesman reports that at least two wolves were shot in the first day of the Idaho wolf hunt. About 10,000 tags have been sold so far and hunters will be allowed to kill 220 wolves. Idaho is home … [Read More]
Idaho Wolf Hunting Season Is Underway
Despite last-ditch efforts by animal rights groups, a wolf hunt has begun today in Idaho, where more than 9,000 hunters have bought tags. Montana’s season is slated to begin on Sept. 15. Tags went on sale Monday there and almost … [Read More]
The Beavers or the Trees?
Residents of Bakersfield, Calif. are facing a decision of which of the two or most important to them as beavers take out trees at one of their parks. The beaver (or more likely beavers) has been spared the last couple … [Read More]
Coywolves — An Emerging Species?
The abundance of coyote-wolf hybrids in the wild is often discussed among trappers and predator callers. That discussion is especially interesting in the Northeast and Canada, where coyotes are generally larger and wolf populations exist. A recent story by Carola … [Read More]
Human Skull and Bones Found on Predator Hunting Trip
Submitted By Levi Adamson An early season predator calling trip south of Phoenix ends with an eerie find — perhaps a crime scene? On Saturday, Aug. 15, my calling partner, Josh, and I went out predator hunting to compete against … [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]
White Fisher Caught on Trail Cam
Flambeau pro staffer Tammy Koenig found an unusual trail camera pic when she checked her cards recently. The camera stationed near her bear bait in northern Wisconsin caught a white fisher patrolling the area. Do you have any trail camera … [Read More]
Man Fends Off Mountain Lion Attack With Chain Saw
A Colorado man was attacked by a mountain lion in Montana and defended himself with the chain saw he was using to cut wood. Here are the details: Dustin Britton, a 32-year-old mechanic and ex-Marine from Windsor, Colo., said he … [Read More]
Footloose Montana Files Initiative
Well, Footloose Montana has gone through with it. They filed a ballot initiative aiming to ban trapping on public land in Montana. You can read their press release on the initiative HERE. The U.S. Sportsman’s Alliance has joined the fight … [Read More]
