You’ll rack up more ‘coons when the winter heat waves hit — if you follow this trapper’s ways. [Read More]
Trap Line Blog
Snowstorms, Snowshoes & Fur
Deep snow makes for difficult conditions on the trapline. Here’s how one Western trapper adapts and uses it to his advantage every winter. [Read More]
Suburban Foxes Still Pay the Bills
Coyotes and bobcats are not backyard commodities for me. But, living in the suburbs the fox, in particular, suits my needs. It has adapted well to a suburban lifestyle. To trap foxes by the dozens I’ve adapted my own tactics and homemade bait for suburban trapping success. Here’s how. [Read More]
Targeting Top Bobcats
Learn how to identify and harvest the best bobcats in your neck of the woods with proven techniques from this longtime trapper. [Read More]
How to Call Wolves With Your Voice – The Ultimate Challenge
Calling and hunting wolves is one of the ultimate predator calling challenges, due to their large home ranges, ultra-wary senses and overall intelligence. Trapper & Predator Caller contributor Toby Walrath is a highly experienced trapper, hunter and guide, and has … [Read More]
Barn Bandits
For quality pelts, target well-fed, well-sheltered raccoons that love the easy farm life By Jason Houser In order to be a successful raccoon trapper, you have to follow their stomachs and figure out where they shelter. Early in the season … [Read More]
Editor’s Call: On a Losing Streak
If hunting or trapping was too easy it wouldn’t be any fun By Jim Spencer Nobody likes being a loser. However, sitting here in my camper in north Missouri in early May, listening to a steady, hard rain pounding the … [Read More]
Flying High with the New 224 Valkyrie
A game-changing caliber for long-range predator hunting By Matthew J. Breuer In late 2017, Federal Premium once again went above and beyond, and created an all-new round with a catchy name stamped on it. The 224 Valkyrie was announced in … [Read More]
January Fur Market Report
By Serge Lariviére The New Year has just gone by and we are now entering the beginning of the selling season, the next step after the “catching season.” January marks the start of many big sales at international auctions, and … [Read More]
Make It Dog-Proof
For catching coons, DP traps are perfect for beginners and experts alike By Jason Houser For many years all trappers had to catch raccoons were foothold, body-grip and cage traps. These traps have caught millions of coons, and will … [Read More]